Samuel W. Shaw School Playground

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Address:  Shawnessy – 115 Shannon Dr SW
Parking: free street parking

Nicky’s Review (10 years): “I liked how there was a lot of monkey bars and the red climbing wall with holes in it.”
Robbie’s Review (7 years): “It was good. I liked the slides.”

Age Range: 5-12 years
Ground cover: pour-in-place recycled tire

Features: Large interconnected climber with slides and overhead features.

Surrounding park area: Large park area, with pathways and fields. Walking distance to Father Doucet School Playground. Shawnessy outdoor rink.
Accessibility: There is accessible flooring throughout the play area. However, there is not path to the playground so you have to navigate grass to get there. The playground has little in the way of inclusive features.

Shade: There is a large tree near the playground.
Seating: a few benches.

Overall Assessment

This playground is great for kids who love a fairly traditional playground set up with climbing and overhead features but don’t like pea gravel. It is also is a great option if you like playground hopping as the Father Doucet School playground is nearby.

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