Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Seward Community Playground

This is the new playground in Seward! It is walking distance from everything you might want to do downtown, like the Sea Life Center. It is just the right place to take a break after a meal or after a 2 hour drive (like the one we just took to get here!)
 Our trip was on a foggy morning. It was really nice and quiet while we were there and I enjoyed watching the fog roll past, trying to find a place to settle in.
The bathrooms are located out front in the huge parking area, there is a city bus stop right out front, and there is an RV park and campground directly adjacent.
 Bear proof/tot proof trash cans are located around the park and it appears that there is a local custom of placing lost and found items on the fence. That is handy.

 My boys were thrilled to drive theAlaska Train car, next to black sand box. It is reminiscent of coal cars that still bring coal to the Seward docks. I heartily approved that the toddler area is only accessible from park interior, so I knew my little ones weren't wandering out to the campground, road or water.
 Fishing boat
Fire truck with slide!
 Small town square and settlers village
 There are swings in both the toddler and older kids areas. This park had so many things for every age of child. I would say this is a whole family playground. Don't be surprised if you find yourself atop the fire truck or climbing the rock wall! This is a fun park!
 The park is also accessible from a paved path that runs along water front. Watch little ones, though the rear entrance is from big kids area. The rv park and campground, skate park and pavilion all use this path.

 Skate park - plus for older kids

 Fun crab cut out.

 Your child can pretend to drive a dog sled  - This was donated by the Seavey family
 Under sea caverns - from the Sealife Center
A tribute to Mount Marathon - a mural climbing wall. Just one of many great murals throughout the city of Seward.
I think the creators of the playground did a great job embodying Seward in a park. Each feature sparks a memory or interest in another wonderful facet of this jewel of the Kenai Peninsula.

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