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PLAYGROUND REVIEW: Leah Chiles Park

Check out this neighborhood gem!

By Kaitlin O'Steen, Publisher Macaroni KID Asheville March 17, 2023

Address:

129 Lakewood Pkwy
Asheville, NC 28803


Park Features:

Fenced: no
Ground Surface: rubber
Picnic Tables: yes
Restrooms: no





Review:


This is one of those parks that you almost don't want word to spread about so it can remain a hidden gem. We throughly enjoyed our morning having this park all to ourselves and most definitely plan to return. 


We parked along the street as there is only one designated parking spot for those with a handicapped placard. The kids were squirming to get out of their carseats and check out the slides. 





The red one provided a great deal of fun for my preschooler and the smaller metal one kept my toddler quite busy. 





There are only two swings which given their ages was perfect for them to swing side by side. As we were getting ready to leave, another family pulled up and had we been there together this would've been a good lesson in "waiting our turn" to swing.





There is a small basketball court although I wish it was fenced as I could picture a ball rolling dangerously close to the road; however, I will say we observed little to no street traffic. It seemed to be a very quiet and lovely neighborhood. 



Want to find other awesome parks in the area?  Click here to view our Buncombe County Playground Guide.


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