Location: map
Address: 1308 Panatella Blvd NW
Parking: free street parking
Gordie’s Review (10 years old): “I liked that it had interesting monkey bars and a natural part. It was so fun!”
Nicky’s Review (7 years old): “I liked the roller slide, the rings where you can do lots of things and the parkour stuff”
Robbie’s Review (4 years old): “The roller slide, the maze [labryrinth], the little monkey bars and the place that has wood.”
Features:
Musical/Natural Area – labyrinth, natural areas with logs and rocks, outdoor musical instruments
Playground (at the back of the school) – school-aged climber with slides, overhead features, slide, roller slide and saucer swings.
Age Range: best for 5-12 years
Ground cover: pour-in-place recycled tire under the playground at the back of the school
Surrounding park area: grassy area and athletic fields
Accessibility: musical features are accessible and can be accessed from the ground. Playground around the back has accessible flooring and pathway with some ground level features. Saucer swing could be used by someone able to transfer.
Shade: minimal. Some young trees by the natural area.
Seating: a few picnic tables by the natural area, a few benches.
Overall Assessment
This playground is set up in two sections, a natural area to the side of the school and a traditional area at the back of the school. It would be difficult to monitor kids directly at both places although they are not particularly far apart.
The two play spaces make the playground pretty varied and will appeal both to kids who want a more typical playground to climb on as well as kids who like to challenge themselves on natural elements.
The roller slides and saucer swings really add to the traditional playground and my daughter adored the set of rings which we had never seen before.
The musical features produce great sound and are also a lovely addition.
The playground equipment is a bit more challenge than most – my 4 year old had a more difficult time with it than at many playgrounds. Overall it is a great school playground and a fantastic addition to the community.