Located on a quiet street, a new, much-needed playground opened at Hillcrest Avenue, Tacoma in October 2019, and it’s a little hidden gem.
With lots of room to kick a ball on the grassy area behind the park, this is a space where multiple ages can enjoy the sunshine.
A massive plus for local families is that the playground has rubber soft-fall ground cover: this makes it great for families with special needs, crawling bubs, and – well – anyone really who doesn’t want their kids covered in mulch!
Plenty of trees surround the park providing natural shade, so keep it in mind for a Summer outing.
The playground is great for toddlers through to primary school kids and features two slides, a climbing net, rock climbing walls, spinner and rocker, a group swing and tic-tac-toe.
Hillcrest Avenue Playground, Tacoma
Park Name: Hillcrest Avenue Playground, Tacoma. Aka the park near Tacoma Public School.
Ages: Toddlers, preschoolers and primary school kids.
Fenced: This park isn’t fenced. It’s in a quiet area but still be watchful for cars as it’s close to the road.
Groundcover: Soft fall.
Toilets: No.
Other facilities: Park benches, bin.
Shade: Plenty of trees shade this park throughout the day.
Parking: Street parking on Hillcrest Avenue.
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Written By: LAUREN TIERNEY
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Lauren is a photographer who is lucky enough to have grown up on the Central Coast. She has always loved the outdoors, exploring and capturing the beauty the Coast has to offer. Now with a toddler by her side, lots more fun and adventure awaits. Check out her stunning photos on Lauren Tierney Photography.
