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Location: map
Community: Manchester – 57 St SW and 1a St SW (North East of Chinook Centre across Macleod Trail)
Parking: free street parking
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Gordie’s Review (8 years old): “It has a really interesting look. I liked the saucer swings”
Age Range: 2-12 years
Ground Cover: pour-in-place recycled tire flooring
Shade: shade from large mature trees
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Features: Large bug shaped climber, with playhouse, slides. Saucer swings, Apollo spinner. Gound level panels. Overhead features.
Surrounding Park Area: Small park space, flat grassy area
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Accessibility: Completely accessible flooring. Swings and Apollo spinner are great for kids who can transfer. Ground level panels. Steps up to the large climber.
Seating: large stump. Picnic table set back from the park.
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Overall assessment: This new imaginative playground is the first for the Manchester area. Little kids will love the ground level features and being able to run around with ease.
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Older kids will love challenging themselves on the climber equipment and engaging with the imaginative play features. Everyone will love the saucer swings and large Apollo spinner.
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