Today marks the grand re-opening of the Dustin Redd Playground at Denver’s City Park! The beloved castle theme runs through with custom equipment, complete with a tall castle tower and large climbable dragon. It has a different feel from the previous playground style, however, I think the kids will love the updates! There are also many additions adding to the inclusiveness and overall accessibility of the playground creating a safe space for all ages and abilities.
For information about the reasons for the playground replacement, you can visit the Park Facility Projects page at denvergov.org. Thank you Rocky Mountain Recreation for the sneak peek!
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Address: : 2795 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80205
Bathroom: Portable restroom is available.
Shade: Some, the trees are incredible in City Park creating many shady spots throughout the day!
Surface: Combination of rubber pour-in-place surfacing and wood chips.
Age Recommendations: Children up to age 10, possibly 12, will enjoy Denver’s City Park. There are many inclusive features creating a fun place for kids of all ages and abilities.
Swings: There are so many swings! You will find two traditional swings, two baby swings, one “friendship swing” (shown below), one wheelchair swing and one community disc swing.
Water Features: None at the playground, however, there are lakes not far within City Park. Extend your visit and walk around – it’s beautiful!
The playground at City Park has many custom and unique features. One of the most eye-catching is the custom built dragon by Earthscape Play. Everything about it is “playable” with climbing holds across its back, rope nets inside and tunnels throughout!
The “Village Towers” play structure is also a custom built piece to tie together the castle theme and overall look of the previous beloved Dustin Redd playground at City Park. If you visited the old playground, you’ll remember the iconic purple castle tops.
Completing the list of my favorite parts about the new playground are the castle tower/slide and the We Go Round! The castle has a wheelchair transfer at the entrance and a spiraling rubber surface to reach the slide. The We Go Round provides wheelchair access as well as seats, making it a wonderful, inclusive place for kids of all abilities to play together!
If you fell in love with the dragon at City Park, you need to check out the playground at Washington Park next!
Complete your visit with a walk around historic sites of Denver’s City Park! From the Martin Luther King Jr statue to the Thatcher Fountain to the statue of Scottish Poet Robert Burns, you’ll enjoy beautiful views and learn something new along the way.
Do you have a favorite spot in Denver? Shout it out in the comments below!
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Thank you for continuing the very important naming of the Denver City Park playground dedicated to the memory of Dustin Redd with such a marvelous upgraded facility.