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PLAYGROUND REVIEW: Leicester Community Center Playground

By Kaitlin O'Steen, Publisher Macaroni KID Asheville June 30, 2023

Address:

2979 New Leicester Hwy
Leicester, NC 28748


Park Features:

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






Review:


Upon arriving, I noticed the merry-go-round which brought back memories of my childhood. 


While my kids headed to test out the slides, I walked closer to the flags to read the plaque and discovered it was a memorial for Mitch Carver, an army helicopter pilot who died in Iraq.  






This playground has plenty of parking, colorful picnic tables, and a basketball court.






There is a climbing dome, animal rockers, and a wooden play structure with slides and monkey bars. 






As evidenced by part of the missing monkey bar handle, it is clear this playground has been well-loved. 






There is a tire swing, see saw, and balance beam.






We didn't test out this portion of the playground due to large muddy puddles in our pathway, but it features swings, monkey bars, and a spiral slide.







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


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