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Joyful New Playground at Loomiller Park in Longmont!
Have you heard that Longmont, Colorado has a new playground at Loomiller Park?! This 15-acre park was named after Fred Loomiller (1863-1950), and his wife Grace (1883-1965), following part of the park’s land being donated to the City by the Loomiller’s children in 1962. Located just north of Longmont High School, this new playground will be an instant favorite for kids and parents alike. Although there is a lack of shade, there was a lot of thought put into the play elements chosen and they all will enjoy the natural theme. This article is sponsored by Bounce Empire, the Ultimate Extravaganza! Bounce Empire is a revolutionary amusement park in Colorado filled with…
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Top 13 Parks of 2020!
After the year it has been, let’s take a moment and celebrate something fun…our favorite parks of 2020! There are many factors to consider, everything from its inclusivity, location, age range, etc. While a few of the playgrounds were built this year, some were just new to us. Which parks have you been to? Leave us a comment with your favorite! See one you want to visit? Click on the review link below the park description to get the address and find more pictures! Or, want even more amazing playground recommendations? Check out our Top 10 list from 2019 as well! #13 Chaucer Park – Littleton Kicking off our list…
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Best Themed Playgrounds in Colorado (part 2)!
Did you love part one of the best themed playgrounds in Colorado? What have been your favorites so far?! We would absolutely love to hear what you and your kids enjoy so give your favorite a shout out in the comments below! (If you missed part one, make sure you check it out here!) And now, without further delay, here are 10 MORE of our favorite themed playgrounds in Colorado! 10 – Westminster Center Park (London / Peter Pan Theme) Watch your child be transported straight to Neverland when visiting Westminster Center Park and it’s London-themed playground! The Thames River, Tower of London and Big Ben are true to the…
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Here’s Your Ticket to Ride at Longmont’s Train Park!
After a hot morning of shade-less playgrounds, we were pleasantly surprised to come across this adorable train park in Longmont! We love a good theme and this train play structure at Collyer Park was enjoyed by all. And, if your kiddo is a train lover, the park is next to actual train tracks where you can watch real trains roll by! This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional cost to you. Collyer Park Logistics Address: 619 Collyer St, Longmont, CO 80501 Bathroom: Yes. There is a bathroom building available with running water sink. Shade:…
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Swing through Summer at Longmont’s NEW Carr Park Playground!
For the next trip you take to Longmont, Carr Park needs to be on your agenda! This completely updated playground is a blast for all, adults will be out enjoying the fun too! This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional cost to you. Address: 1301 21st Ave, Longmont, CO 80501 Bathroom: Yes! There is a bathroom building with running sinks and hand dryer. No soap though so make sure to take along some hand sanitizer or wet wipes 😉 Shade: There are some large trees along the south side of the playground providing shade…
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Kanemoto, One of the Best Parks in Longmont!
Near the southern edge of Longmont, just north of Prospect, you will find a new favorite place, Kanemoto Park. Not only is the playground fun (and next to a perfect summer pool for little ones), it comes with a bit of town history as well. In 1966, the land where the park currently sits was donated to the City of Longmont by the Kanemoto family. The seven-acre park was named after the patriarch Goroku Kanemoto (1882-1935) who immigrated from Japan in 1910. According to the Longmont Observer, the sons of Kanemoto, Jimmie and George, commissioned the Tower of Compassion (explained in detail below) in 1972 as a symbol of gratitude…
