HR16 & HR17

We visited HR16 and HR17 on July 11, 2018

We started at HR17. Looking at the map it was a bit difficult to figure out the best way to get to there, because there was no direct path from a main road. (It is off of the Clary's Forest Loop.) We parked on Green Meadow Dr, and it was an easy walk, right past basketball courts. There is a 4 seated seesaw (2 seats on each side). There are 4 big kid swings on one beam and 2 baby swings on a second beam. There's a nice merry-go-round here. Two bouncy cars and a sandbox. There is a very nice slide structure here. On the back was a chain link ladder as well as big steps to climb up. The slide is about 5 1/2 feet high, plastic and has a couple of bounces going down. There are high monkey bars attached to the back of the slide structure. There is a tic tac toe game too. There are 3 benches to sit on, 2 in one area, and the third in another area. There's a nice green grassy area for kids to run around in too. This tot lot was pretty well shaded at the time we were there (morning).

seesaw

big kid swings

sandbox

baby swings

slide structure

slide structure

bouncy animals

merry-go-round

tic tac toe game

We got back in the car to go to HR16. While it probably is walkable - at least for an adult, it looked a bit too long to 'risk' with kids. The drive was about half a mile, and only took a couple of minutes. We parked on White Cord Way, at the end of the circle. It's a short walk down the path to the tot lot. There's a nice sandbox right next to the benches. There is a beam with 2 baby swings, and a second beam with spots for 4 big kid swings. However, today the swings were missing. I spoke to a couple of parents/nannies who were there and said the swings had been there a few days ago, so my guess is that the swings are being replaced and will hopefully be back soon! There is one bouncy animal. There's a nice slide structure with a ramp going up. There are 2 slides attached, both are metal. One is about 5 feet high, the other is about 3 1/2 feet high, both go straight down. This is also a nicely shaded tot lot.

bouncy animal

slide structure

baby swings

beam for big kid swings - but, no swings

sandbox

LR01 and LR02

We visited LR01 and LR02  on Thursday, July 5, 2018.

We started at LR02, which is next to the Phelps Luck Pool. There is parking by the pool and by the Phelps Luck Elementary School. This is a small tot lot, but is fenced in. There is no sign either. There is a small sandbox right at the entrance. There is one bouncy animal, and a slide. There are steps going up to the slide, which is plastic and about 4 feet high. There's a little tunnel area under the slide structure. This tot lot is in full sun. There are no trees around, so it isn't likely that there's ever much shade. Other than the pool there are also basketball courts right by the tot lot. There are no benches to sit on.

entire tot lot

bouncy animal 

sandbox

slide structure

We walked over to LR01, which was only a 5 to 7 minute walk. We did have to cross Phelps Luck Dr to get to the other path. This is a larger tot lot. There are 2 baby swings on one beam and 3 big kid swings on another beam, but they are next to each other. The big kid swings are of varying heights.  There are 2 bouncy animals and a sandbox. There are steps up to the slide, which is plastic, about 5 feet high and has a couple of bounces going down. There is a little green field across the path, but there's also a small lake, so keep an eye out if your kids are running around over there. There is one bench to sit on. This tot lot is a bit shaded, but not completely shaded.

sandbox

bouncy animals

slide structure

baby swings

big kid swings

OB06 and OB02

We visited OB06 and OB02 on July 2, 2018.

OB06 is located right by the Owen Brown Community Center and the Dasher Green Pool. It's behind the community center. There is no sign saying that it's OB06. Since it's right next to the pool, this tot lot is fenced in. There are 2 bouncy animals and one bouncy car. There is one baby swing and one big kid swing on the same beam. There's a nice set of monkey bars that are a bit lower to the ground, making it easier for the smaller kids to try, and easier for the parent hold the child up! There's a small sandbox. The metal slide structure has steps going up. There are 2 slides side by side, which are about 5 feet high.  There are no benches to sit on. Most of the tot lot was not shaded (at least in the morning, and based on the trees, or lack thereof).

monkey bars

bouncy car

swings

slide

bouncy animals

sandbox

Despite the very hot weather, we walked over to OB02. We had to cross Cradlerock Way, but the path was right across the street and the walk was less than 10 minutes. If you were to drive there, parking on either Rising Moon or Sunset Light will lead you right to the tot lot. There are 2 bouncy animals and a nice sandbox with toys.  There is one baby swing and 2 big kid swings (of slightly different heights) all on one beam. The slide structure has a ramp going up. There is also a ladder on the back, but the ladder goes up pretty high, and is not on an angle, making it a little harder to climb. The slide is metal, about 5 1/2 feet high and goes straight down. The slide was in direct sun, at least in the morning, which made it very hot to the touch. There are 2 benches to sit on here.

These tot lots aren't far from OB05, OB04, and OB03.

slide structure

bouncy animals and slide

swings

sandbox

OM12 & OM13

We visited OM12 and OM13 on June 15, 2018.

OM12 is right off of Camelback Ln, right where it meets a road name "The Bowl"! This was a nicely shaded tot lot. There are 2 bouncy animals and a sandbox here. The plastic slide is about 4 1/2 feet high, and goes straight down. There are steps going up to the slide and a little tunnel area underneath. Across the path the baby swing and big kid swing share a beam. Once again the big kid swing was a bit high off the ground. (Confession: my kid is short, but even so, I think the swings are almost always pretty high off the ground!). There is one bench to sit on here.

bouncy animals

slide structure

sandbox

swings

We walked to OM13, which was about a 6 minute walk (turn right when the path forks). This was another small-ish tot lot. The plastic slide is about 5 feet high and goes straight down. There are two baby swings, but no big kid swings. There is also 1 bouncy animal. We spoke with a neighborhood mom who was there who told us that there used to be 2 bouncy animals, but a recent downed tree took out one of them. Hopefully it will get replaced! There was one bench to sit on. There is a small bridge right by this tot lot that goes over a little creek, the creek winds its way around the tot lot. Although it's not a big fall, it's worth noting. Our kids seems to enjoy standing near the creek and on the bridge throwing leaves and sticks into the water. But, one step too close and someone could definitely end up wet!

bouncy animal

slide structure

baby swings