Showing posts with label tunnel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tunnel. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Norton Park

Norton Park is tucked in on a dead end street in the Norton Park neighborhood of West Duluth.  There is a community center and baseball field, basketball court, picnic table, and large trees to one side.

The playground has a coarse sand surface (almost like gravel is mixed in) and:

  • 2 baby swings
  • 2 swings
  • 2 bouncy riders
  • See-saw
  • Ladders (NO stairs, but my two year old could make it up one of the ladders)
  • Monkey bars
  • Double slide
  • Swirly slide
  • Tunnel
  • Corkscrew
  • Fireman pole





Duluth Parks page

Monday, June 20, 2016

Grosvenor Square

EDIT 6/1/17: This playground is no more!  The play structures have been removed.  :(

Grosvenor Square is a little playground next to a soccer field right off Superior Street in the Lakeside neighborhood.  It is a pebble surface with one structure and a little tunnel.
The structure has:

  • 2 slides
  • Fireman pole
  • Ladders and steps





Duluth Parks page

Friday, June 10, 2016

Lincoln Park


Lincoln Park is a beautifully wooded area that follows the Miller Creek downhill from Piedmont to the Lincoln Park neighborhood.  It is surrounded by housing on several sides with paths and sidewalks going off in many directions.

The playground is not fenced and it is right next to the road that goes through the park.  The road is solely for the park, so it is not busy, but it is a road nonetheless.  Across the road is a bridge over the Miller Creek to a field and closed off structure.  The creek is not very blocked off, so younger children will need close supervision.  We did not find any porta-potties or restrooms.

The park has a disc golf course, a pavilion, and plenty of paved and unpaved walking paths.

The playground is a sand surface with two separate areas, one for older children and one for younger.  When we visited, there were several abandoned sweatshirts and food wrappers throughout the playground area.

EDIT: I just read an article that Lincoln Park will be going through a major renovation to improve safety and access to natural elements!  http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/4061878-plans-improve-lincoln-park-get-boost-vikings-us-bank

The larger structure is one of the most varied we have come across.  It has:
  • 2 slides and 1 double slide
  • Track glider
  • Monkey bars of several varieties
  • Ladders and steps
  • Wobbly balance beam
  • Fireman pole
  • 4 swings
  • 2 baby swings
The other section is intended for toddlers.  It is a cute little house with a picnic table inside and also includes a steering wheel, tunnel, and two bouncy animals to ride on.






Duluth Parks page