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Playground Review: Allsopp Park

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

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

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

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

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: The Rocket Playground at Burns Park

Playground Review: The Rocket Playground at Burns Park

If the rocket at Meriwether Park isn’t adventuresome enough for your kiddos, check out the other rocket playground, located across the river in North Little Rock’s Burns Park. Address: I-40 Exit #150 GPS:34.797340, -92.302729 (click for map) Hours: dawn til 10pm Equipment: Metal/Plastic Huge Rocket Climbing Tower 2XL Slides 1 Medium Slide Rock Wall Talk Tubes Activity Panel Setting: Large City Park Shade: None Surface: Wood Mulch Seating: 2 benches, Picinic tables under pavilion Restrooms/Water: Across street at softball field Other Features: an army tank that kids can climb on, … Read entire article »

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