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Location map
Community: Inglewood – 9 Avenue and 14 Street S.E.
Parking: limited free street parking
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Gordie’s Review (8 years old): “It’s better than it looks at first. I really liked that they have a sandpit and logs.”
Nicky’s Review (5 years old): “I liked the little drums. I liked the logs but they scratched me.”
Robbie’s Review (2.5 years old): “I liked the logs”
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Age Range: best for 2-8 years
Ground Cover: wood chips and sand
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Shade: good shade in the surrounding park area
Features: Musical and drum features, 3 swings (1 saucer), silo climber with slide, log climbers, small double hill slide, sand area, loose pieces (log cut ends)
Surrounding Park Area: Small park space in the heart of Inglewood. Grassy area with large trees on the West end of the park.
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Accessibility: Accessible pathways
Seating: a couple of benches in the central space, garden swing
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Overall assessment: This is a great example of a natural playground in a small space. Taking design inspiration from ranch properties, kids can interact with natural materials and get a different experience from traditional playgrounds.
I found the visibility from one side of the playground to the other to be a bit challenging due to the log wall and older kids will probably not find the playground to be challenging enough to keep them engaged for long. On the positive side, I love the central space and garden swing that makes the park more of a community space.
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It’s nice to see some loose parts (sand and log ends) beyond the very common pea gravel. The musical features are great and the landscaping really add to the park.
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hi there,
Can you tell us when the Mills Park will have a grand opening? We would like to let the Inglewood community know.
Phil Levson
President
ICA Board