I was on the lookout for a new playground not too far from Nana and Grandad's house when I read about Viewlynn Park. We pass within a couple of blocks of it every time we visit Nana and Grandad, but we've never been there as it's not on the route. I guess I knew of it because I had found a cache there before - but that was long before Charlotte was born and I paid attention to playgrounds and their relative merits!
The street was jammed with the parked cars of families enjoying a beautiful day at the playground and water park. We parked quite a way down the street - but then our trip to the playground was delayed by a chocolate milk disaster in the car. A chocolate milk waterfall - onto the passenger seat and everything on the passenger seat. It took a while...
We finally made it to the park and Charlotte ran off to play. She climbed and had fun, but wouldn't go to the water park for some reason. She hadn't even wanted to put her swimsuit on. Before long, she was upset about a kid who kept talking (like they do!) and another who was playing with her, but wouldn't share her bubbles. Things were not that great...
Charlotte was quite enamored with Bubble Girl, who was considerably older than her. She followed her around - and followed her out of the park. Not far, just past the fence, but Charlotte knows the rules. It was a good opportunity for a TALK.
The playground is located at N 49.19.898 W 123.02.075 and is point no. 161 on the map at the bottom of home page.
