Location: 1405 Summerplace Dr., tucked away in the corner of the Spring Meadow neighborhood.
Why it’s noteworthy: Three orange slides that twist and turn give the taller structure the appeal of a water park attraction and the two climbing structures provide more adventure for older kids. Younger ones will find interactive features and games on a play structure that’s more their size.
Extras: Nearby you’ll find a covered pavilion with picnic tables, swings for both older and younger kids and a paved trail that loops around the park with benches scattered along the way. Bring your basketball for a game on the multi-use court.
Safety: Street parking is your only option so look both ways before you cross and steer clear of the stream while running around on the grass. The kids will head up to the birds’ nest for a great lookout spot but beware of one broken plastic pane. The playground scored an A* for overall safety.
Pluses & minuses
+ Large, separate areas for ages 2–5 and 5–12
+ Plenty of benches and shade
+ Good visibility of play structures
– No restrooms
– No separate parking lot
– Interactive features are difficult to operate
Our grade: 3.5/5 stars
*Based on the National Program for Playground Safety’s Report Card at playgroundsafety.org
This review was distributed to the City of Allen Parks and Recreation for further review and/or action.
Published May 2014
