Thursday, October 22, 2015

HC4, HC5, HC7



We visited three tot lots in Harpers Choice on October 6, 2015.  One note about the Harper's Choice tot lots. When I looked on the CA Pathways app it only listed 2 tot lots, but there are many more. However, on my husband's app it does list all of the HC tot lots. (possibly a difference btwn using the app on an iphone vs. non-iphone?)
HC4 is right off of Harpers Farm Road, parking near 5525 Harpers Farm Road.  HC4 and HC5 are right by an apartment complex and serve more as tot lots for those in the apartments. HC4 has one adult swing and one baby swing. The baby swing is a bit high. There is also a small sit sandbox and one bouncy animal.  There is one bench to sit on.



HC5 can be seen from HC4. It has a slide about 4 feet high, with a bounce in it. There are steps going up to the slide. There is one baby swing and one adult swing. There is one bench to sit on.
HC3 is on the map as being right near HC5, but I did not see it there.





HC7 is about a 10 minute walk away. There is a nice square sandbox with toys. However, the sandbox backs up to a hill that goes down to a creek. So, keep an eye on your little one if they are in the sandbox. The plastic slide is about 4 1/2 feet high and has a couple of bounces in it. There are steps going up the slide, however, the steps are very narrow - my size 6 1/2 foot didn't fit fully on the steps. There is one baby swing and one adult swing.  One bench to sit on.







Friday, October 16, 2015

LR24




LR24 is right off of the circle at the end of Sea Water Path.  It is also accessible from both Tamar and Old Montgomery Road. The tot lot backs right up to Old Montgomery Road, there are a few feet of grass and then trees, then the road.
There is a small, square sandbox, about 8 feet by 8 feet. There are 3 adult swings, 1  baby swing, and 2 bouncy animals. The slide is metal, and only about 4 1/2 feet high, going straight down. A ramp goes up to the slide, and there are some tunnels underneath. There are 2 benches to sit on. The rest of the tot lot is pretty sunny, and since the slide is metal, it can get hot. (Visited on 9/1/15)



Tuesday, October 6, 2015

tot lot TC1




TC1 is on Vantage Point Rd. We found that it's closest and easiest to park on the road in front of the tot lot.  There's a nice sandbox with a lot of toys here. However, the edges of the sandbox are a good 8 inches or higher around. Keep an eye on your child getting in and out of the sandbox, as one of ours took a tumble when we were here. There is one bouncy car, with an opening on the side. There's a nice slide contraption with 2 plastic slides, about 3 feet high each. There are metal steps and ways to climb up as well. There are 2 baby swings. Everything here has signs that says these are meant for children ages 2-5 (like you often see in the parks). In a slightly separate area is another swing set with 2 adult swings and 2 baby swings. Near these swings is a gazebo with a couple of picnic tables. There's also a small Little Free Library box nearby! There are 2 benches to sit on near the main play area, and another bench near the one set of swings.  Both swing sets are pretty much in the sun, but the rest of the tot lot is nicely shaded. Visited on 8/14/15.




Little Free Library

tot lot WL4



WL4 is by the Wilde Lake Barn and Boat House, off of Hyla Brook Rd. The parking lot is a bit gravelly. There are 2 adult swings and one baby swing. The slide is about 5 feet high, and goes straight down. The slide was in direct sunlight. There are steps going up the slide. There are 2 bouncy animals here as well. There is no sandbox. There's a very nice view of Wilde Lake from here, and the tot lot is off the path that goes around the lake.
On the day we visited there was a camp in session, so it was a bit busy and loud. However, I suspect on non-camp days, it's pretty quiet and a nice place to stop as you walk along the lake.
As we didn't stay here very long, we went over to TC1, which is close by, but not walkable.