Thursday, March 10, 2016

tot lot LR20




LR20 is just off of Bird Race. We actually parked on Deer Season Run and walked from there, it was less than a 5 minute walk.  This tot lot is also pretty sunny, however it's one of the nicest we've been too. It's a nice size, fairly spread out. The sandbox is square, about the average size of 8 by 8.  There's a balance beam with 2 different heights, and uneven bars at 3 different levels.  The 4 adult swings are on one swing stand, and the 2 baby swings are on a separate stand. The adult swings are a bit high off the ground. The plastic slide is about 7 feet high, with a couple of bounces going down. There's a nice big ramp going up to the slide, as well as some rungs on the side for kids to climb. There are 2 benches to sit on, which are in the shade.  (Visited on 9/1/15)

baby swings and uneven bars


Tuesday, March 8, 2016

KC29



KC29 is my local tot lot, so I visit it often!  It is between Stonebrook Ln and Blue and Sea Drive. It's a nice sized tot lot and well shaded. The metal slide is about 6 feet high and goes straight down. This is one of the few metal slides that I've noticed at the tot lots. There are steps going up to the slide as well as a ladder to climb on the side. There are monkey bars attached to the slide structure. There's a nice sandbox with a few toys in it. There are 3 adult swings on one stand and 2 baby swings on another stand. There are 2 bouncy animals, and one balance bouncer to stand on. There are 2 benches to sit on.
New in 2016....The benches have been replaced and are brand new. Some of the wood sidings have been replaced, and the balance is different.


monkey bars/back of slide structure




new balance for 2016

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.




Wednesday, September 23, 2015

OM8 & OM9



OM8 is off of Mirrorlight Place, we visited on July 17, 2015. There's a short, plastic slide, which is only about 4 feet high. There are steps going up to it, and a little tunnel underneath. It has a small, square sandbox, which had a few weeds growing in it. There are 2 bouncy animals. It has 2 baby swings and 5 adult swings. There's a lot of green area around this tot lot for the kids to run around in as well. There's even a little hill that the kids could roll down. One bench to sit on. This is not a shaded tot lot, so go prepared with sunscreen and hats, or go on an overcast day.



We took the path to OM9. If you were to drive there, it's off Wandering Way Ct. There's a square sandbox here, which had a few dry leaves in it. There are 2 bouncy animals here, although they're a little high off the ground. It had 2 baby swings and 4 adult swings, which are on separate frames. There's a plastic slide about 6 1/2 feet high, with a bounce in it. There's a ramp going up to the slide, and a nice area to play up to the slide. There are 2 benches to sit on. There's also a lot of green area here for the kids to run around. This tot lot also wasn't very well shaded.