Overall Grade: A (20 points/ 24 points)
+ Playground is wheelchair-accessible
+ Large covered pavilion
+ Surrounded by a walking trail
– No rules posted regarding behavior
– No restrooms
– May be difficult to find
Mayfair Park has a wonderful playground for children of all abilities. It is wheelchair-accessible and contains a wide ramp running throughout the playground structure. High-backed swings, wide pathways, rubber surface material and a ramp leading into the covered pavilion make this playground safe and fun for children with physical challenges. There is only one playground, which is designed for children ages 2–5 and 5–12. Instead of a second play structure, the park offers a creative play area containing drums, steering wheels and other interactive equipment. Swings, slides and a small climbing wall round out this one-of-a-kind playground. You may have a little difficulty finding your way into the park; it’s situated off of Norwood Drive, but you access it by going into the surrounding residential neighborhood. Mayfair Park playground scored a 20 out of 24, giving it an overall grade of A* on the Safety Report Card. 1725 Norwood.
*Based on the National Program for Playground Safety’s Report Card at playgroundsafety.org
This review was distributed to the City of Hurst Parks and Recreation for further review and/or action.
