Structures for different ages
From "King Park Renovation"
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The old structures at King Park were great when my kids were 1-3, but as 5-year-olds they have already largely aged out of the structures there. I would love to see a range of playground equipment: some smaller structures for kids 1-5 with short slides and stairs for the littles, plus some much taller climbing structures for kids 5-12, similar to the ones at Heurich Park playground, University Park playground, or at other playgrounds in DC. Swings are a definite must!! They are fun for kids of all ages. A splash pad or mister feature (like the misters at the playground in Walker Mill Regional Park) would be a fantastic bonus if budget allows.
The gazebo area with tables is great and I would love if the new playground could retain a similar feature. However, the large open grassy area is very underutilized space, and could be much better utilized if filled with playground equipment.