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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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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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Playground Review: Walnut Valley Park
Walnut Valley Park is located in West Little Rock. Address: Just south of Breckenridge on Shackelford (click for map) Hours: Dawn to Dusk Equipment: Metal Baby Swings Swings Teeter Totter Merry-go-round Climbing Dome Small Slide Turtle Statue 2 Ride-on Bouncers Setting: Community park Shade: Partial Surface: Grass Seating: Benches, 2 covered picinic tables Restrooms: only when pool is open. Water: No Other Features: Tennis court, creek, walking trail, basketball court Comments: This is an old school park. My kids like it because it is spread out and has equipment that other parks don’t … Read entire article »
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