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PLAYGROUND REVIEW: Charles D. Owen Park

Check out this nice playground in Swannanoa

By Kaitlin O'Steen, Publisher Macaroni KID Asheville April 5, 2023

Address:

875 Warren Wilson Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778


Park Features:

Fenced: yes
Ground Surface: mulch
Picnic Tables: yes
Restrooms: yes





Review:


Outside of the playground fence, there is a cute musical garden with instruments shaped like flowers. Behind it, you can see the red building where the restroom facilities are conveniently located. 





One of the nice features about this playground is that it is entirely fenced with a gate. There is a fun four-seater seesaw, lots of climbing structures, and high slides. 





This bright and colorful playground has some nice shaded features. 





A nod to nature, I liked how this climbing structure was designed to look like a stem and leaves. We pretended it was Jack and the Beanstalk. There is also a kid size picnic table perfect for a quick little snack. 





These interactive boards, particularly the telling time one, were quite fun!





I'm passionate about sign language, so I'm always pleased to see these learning boards included in playgrounds. 





There are picnic tables, some shaded and some in more direct sunlight.





There is a wheelchair accessible swing along with a "little library" where you can take or leave a book.





There is a basketball court with four hoops to practice shooting.





With a waterfront view, there is a variety of exercise equipment.





There is a large baseball field. 





What a tranquil setting and pretty view! This is the perfect spot for a day of family fun. 







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

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