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Northmoor Sensory Playground (and a bonus playground too!)
You may read this title and think “What makes a playground a sensory playground?” Or, maybe your child needs a sensory playground and you’ve been searching for more options. This was a new term for me a few years ago, here’s what I found… A sensory playground provides a solution for children on the spectrum. Specifically designed to meet their needs, a sensory playground offers ASD children the type of sensory input they’re most comfortable with, while fostering enhanced motor skills, balance and coordination. Fun Factory Sensory Gym There are many aspects that make up a sensory playground, including more space between equipment, areas/panels for individual play, and a focus…
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Dinosaur Thrills at Trail Winds’ Indoor Playground!
Have you been to the new indoor playground at Thornton’s Trail Winds Rec Center? It will be your dinosaur-loving child’s new favorite place to go! The play area is completely true to its theme AND it’s FREE! 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: 13495 Holly St, Thornton, CO 80602 Based on REAL dinosaur bones found in Colorado! What makes this playground even more amazing is that it resembles the real dinosaur fossils uncovered in Thornton just a few years ago. In 2017, scientists discovered that the bones found were…
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Jungle Updates Delight at this Arvada Park
The Town of Arvada has really impressed us with their commitment to updating older playground equipment. Just this month, as part of the “Taking Lasting Care” (TLC) program, the Rainbow East park was completely redone to provide a safer, more imaginative playground. 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: 8181 Yarrow Street, Arvada CO 80005 **Note that Rainbow East Park is also called Rainbow III Park or Rainbow Three Park depending on which map you use. It is just northwest of 80th & Wadsworth. Bathroom: Unfortunately, no bathroom at this…
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The Most Amazing Arvada Park You’ve Driven By and Never Noticed!
If you drive along I-76, you have passed this park, and I will tell you right now, it is worth the stop! My girls absolutely love Clear Creek Valley Park and I’ll tell you why! 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: 3700 W 58th Pl, Arvada, CO 80002 Bathroom/Shade: The park is still quite new so there isn’t a lot of shade from trees yet, however, there are covered pavilions for the parents and some rooftops on the play structures. There is a bathroom building and running water fountain…
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Choose Your Jungle Adventure at Avery Park!
With its vibrant colors and jungle-inspired features, your kiddos will love this Fort Collins park! Recently redone, Avery Park has something for everyone and will be an instant favorite for more adventurous little visitors. 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: 1101 Castlerock Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80521 Bathroom/Shade: This park is in an established neighorhood so it is surrounded by huge shade trees! There is a small bathroom building making this a great place to meet some friends and hang out for a while. Age Recommendations: All! Toddlers will…
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3…2…1…Blast Off at Quail Crossing Park in Westminster!
For all of your little future astronauts, you have got to make a quick trip to Westminster, Colorado! Quail Crossing Park is a small playground in a neighborhood just off of 136th & Huron, but it will bring your kiddos so much joy! WHERE IS IT?? First off, I will mention that I have found THREE different addresses for this park! The most accurate (that I got from standing right where you park) is here. If you just find the park on your phone maps, it may take you a block east of where you need to be – the clue is if you end up in a culdesac staring…
