Will D.

An Imagination Playground in Prince George's County. Nothing for babies (no bucket swings or really small obstacles) but a fun spot for toddlers (2-4 years old) who like exploring and climbing around as well as for older children (5-12 years old) who want to pretend they teleporting back in time to the mill era with wagons and cattle around. The rustic theme is sprinkled throughouy the equipment which includes slides, climbing wall, monkey bars, seesaw, and swings. Several benches and two game tables surround the play area. Not really enough space for a picnic which is a tad unfortunate because there is plenty of parking next to it and a trail to go exploring. All the equipment is in excellent condition.

A description from the Imagination Playground brochure: "Explore this historic park with an existing water mill building. The imagination playground includes an oxen-drawn cart with flour sacks. The water mill play structure has cool water hues of blue on the overshot water wheel, similar to the water wheel that was actually used at the historic site. This is a fun and exciting playground that has many places for climbing, sliding, hanging, and spinning. The site includes an area of large trees which blend into the creek."

One of the Imagination Playgrounds in Prince George's County. Suitable for young (0-4 years old) who like stepping, sliding, or swinging. Also good for older children (5-12 years old) who like scaling or walking balanced across (webbed) objects. Has a couple of swings including bucket seats. No seesaws. Tables to be play checkers or other games. Bike parking. Pollinator and native plants on borders. Everything is in good shape.

A description from the Imagination Playground brochure: "This environmentally sensitive park includes plantings native to Maryland, botanical signage, educational rain garden panels, a community f lower garden, and children’s handprints set in the paving around the playground to symbolize “protecting the earth.” A Green Garden storybook was produced with the help of local elementary school children to tell the story of the magic of the green garden. The story is as creative as the playground, and provides a conservation message of earth, environment, and education."

A playground with a section for infants and babies as well as another side for toddlers and youngsters. Several slides, a climbing wall, and bridge. Swings and a picnic bench, too. Has some shade in the summer months (not all playgrounds do in the area).

Easily accessible on the Trolley Trail and a short distance away from the shops around Whole Foods, Riverdale Town Center, and Hyattsville.

A wonderfully colorful playground with obstacles that differ from the usual ones in the area. Has a spider web to navigate up, balance beam, slide, climbing wall, and a kind of elevator like stand that goes up and down with weight. Next to the elementary school and a hop off the NE Branch and Anacostia Tributary Trail system.

An older but fun little playground for younger kids. Located at the Sweetgum parking area and at the start/end of the Azalea Trail. Tables around for a picnic. Big open field next to it.