Address:
125 Idlewood Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
Park Features:
Fenced: no
Ground Surface: mulch
Picnic Tables: yes
Restrooms: no
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Review:
Embrace the mess was the theme of today's playground visit. Having arrived after several days of heavy rains, the playground was quite muddy but still provided a fun time.
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My kids always gravitate towards the sandbox at playgrounds, but this one seemed very thoughtfully designed. It was completely shaded from the sun with a bench right next to it (also shaded) and filled with various trucks and toys to borrow. I thought to myself, "A parent who has spent some several hours on a playground clearly designed this."
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There were various swings.
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The wooden play structure features a swinging bridge, steering wheel, slide, and tire swing.
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There are monkey bars as well as a climbing tunnel. In the background of this photo, notice the bright and colorful area to ride tricycles/bicycles or simply run around.
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There is an awesome pump track that is truly the highlight of this park.
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Notice the mud kitchen and climbing walls.
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From the stepping logs to the climbing walls, this section kept my two little ones quite busy.
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The sink was filled with mud and my daughter promptly began using a ladle to scoop it up and fill up the muffin tin. I was watching her become dirtier by the second, but she was so filled with glee. I can remember as a kid having so much fun digging in the dirt and making mud pies.
As a parent, I find it can be so hard to watch your child actively getting dirty, and not rush in and immediately put a halt to it. Discovery is such an important aspect of childhood, and I'm grateful my two remind me that it's okay to make a mess sometimes. Put on your rain boots, jump in the puddles, and have some fun. Just be sure to pack wipes, paper towels, and a change of clothes in the car.
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There is also a volleyball net and basketball court.
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There are picnic tables, a grill, and a fireplace.
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