Playground: Springvale Park, Atlanta
n Features: Caring for a pair of brothers who differ in age, personality, and interests can be uniquely challenging; finding an activity that both agree upon and enjoy is a particularly tricky maneuver. Fortunately for me, we have Springvale Park, a place where you can catch frogs, fish and crawdads in the pond, or enjoy the brand new play equipment, including a giant new slide that one brother called “a rollercoaster.” This newly renovated park is tucked away in a ravine in the heart of historic Inman Park, “Atlanta’s first suburb,” although today it’s very much intown. Thanks to the efforts of hundreds of local volunteers and generous donations from sponsors, renovation was completed this year, and the revamped Springvale looks better than ever. The new equipment is intended for a variety of ages; the slides, swings and climbing equipment come in multiple sizes, so toddlers can safely play alongside adolescents. There is a tree house/watchtower structure with its own working telescope at the top. In addition to the playground itself, children (and parents!) can enjoy feeding Canadian geese and ducks, fishing for catfish and blue gills, or just spreading out a blanket on the soft grass. n Amenities: Most of the play structures are covered, providing shade. There are only a few benches, although they are well positioned for watching children on the playground. There are no restrooms or water fountains, unfortunately. n Directions: The park is located at 922 Euclid Avenue in Inman Park, near the Inman ParkReynoldstown MARTA Station. – Amy Drolet
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June 2013 Atlanta Parent 59