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Playground Review: Allsopp Park
Allsopp Park is a large park located near the Hillcrest neighborhood in Little Rock. Address: Click Here for a Map Hours: Dawn to Dusk Equipment: Plastic & Metal. 1 Large Slide 2 Small slides Monkey Bars Stairs & Platforms Climbing Bridge Twisty Ladder Tunnel Climbing Ladder Baby Swings Big Kid Swings Setting: City Park Shade: Partial Surface: Sand/Solid Rubber Seating: Benches and Picnic Tables Restrooms/Water: Yes Other Features: Softball Field, Walking Trails, Creek, Tennis Courts, Pavillion Comments: This is a pretty park with lots of spaces to explore. I’m not a big fan of the … Read entire article »
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Playground Review: St. Charles Neighborhood Playground
This is a fantastic playground, especially if you’re in the mood for breaking some rules. 😉 Seriously, it is clearly posted in the parking lot that this huge playground is for residents of the St. Charles neighborhood only. However, I think as long as you don’t throw rocks or show up with a playgroup with 15 kids, you should be fine. But you’ve been warned. Address: Click Here for a Map. Hours: Dawn to Dusk Equipment: Plastic & … Read entire article »
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Playground Review: Riverfront Park
Riverfront Park is also known as Peabody or Rivermarket Park and is located downtown, just to the west of the Riverfront ampitheater. Address: 202 La Harpe Blvd (click here for a map) Hours: Dawn to Dusk Equipment: Plastic, Metal, Rock 1 X-Large Slide “Spider Web” Climbing Structure Rock climbing walls 3 (maybe more?) Tunnels Spray Pad Stairs & Platforms Bridge Setting: City Park Shade: None (except for in the tunnels and under the bridge) Surface: Solid Rubber Seating: Benches Restrooms/Water: Yes Other Features: Large Pavillion with picinic tables, Walking Trails, Sculpture Comments: Riverfront Park … Read entire article »
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Playground Review: Marlowe Manor Park
Marlowe Manor Park is a neighborhood park located in West Little Rock Address: 2000 Schumate Drive – (click here for a map) Hours: Dawn to Dusk Equipment: Plastic & Metal. 1 medium slide 4 Small slides Monkey Bars 1 Ride-On Bouncers (fits 4 kids) Baby Swings Big Swings Stairs & Platforms Climbing Wall Tunnels Swaying Bridge 3 Activity Panels Setting: Neighborhood Park Shade: Full Surface: Pea Gravel Seating: Picinic Tables, Benches Restrooms/Water: Maybe when pool is open? Other Features: Covered gazebo, basketball goal (in parking lot), swimming pool Comments: Marlowe Manor Park is a nice, tame … Read entire article »
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Playground Review: Baker Park in Cammack Village
Baker Park is in Cammack Village, north of Cantrell and west of University. It’s the quintessential neighborhood park. Address: Corner of Greenwood and Audobon (click here for a map) Hours: Dawn to Dusk Equipment: Plastic & Metal. 1 Large Slide 2 Small slides Monkey Bars 4 climbing ladders Zip Line Baby Swings Big Kid Swings Tunnel Steps and platforms Setting: Neighborhood Park Shade: None Surface: Gravel and solid rubber Seating: Benches and picnic tables Restrooms/Water: none Other Features: koi pond, basketball court Comments: This is a great little park for kids of all ages, … Read entire article »
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Playground Review: Two Rivers Park
Ok, yes, Two Rivers Park does not technically have a playground. But, it is still a fantastic place to take the kids for some exercise and exploration. Address: Located north of Cantrell Road along the Arkansas River, there are two ways to access the park. Click here for a driving map. Our new favorite way to get to the park is via Two Rivers Bridge. Click Here for more info on the bridge and a link … Read entire article »
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