Saturday, March 3, 2012

Aloha Shores Park


I took the little man to the park on Saturday. We think it is kind of fun to try out new parks and see what they have to offer. So here is a run down of the park

Location: Buffalo and Cheyenne (It is right on Buffalo, but is somewhat hidden. It is right next to the Library)

Amenities:
  • Playground equipment with 4 slides, all pieces hooked together. Easy to get on and off by using the gradual stairs
  • Playground equipment is covered
  • Tennis courts x 2
  • Fenced in Roller Hockey Rink (no goals)
  • Sand/Gravel Volleyball pit - the ends are overgrown with weeds and the net leaves much to be desired in terms of height but it is there
  • Covered group picnic area (3 tables)
  • 5 other picnic tables scattered around the park
  • BBQ pit stands next to each table
  • Bathroom with water fountain
  • Horseshoe pits x 2
  • Medium size flat grassy area (although the grass was pretty much all dead, but looks like it is the type that will come back in the summer)
  • Good size trees that will help provide shade during the summer
Downfalls:
  • Limited Parking, no lot for the playground itself
  • No benches close to the playground equipment for parents to sit and watch their children
  • Sand/Gravel under play equipment

I don't know if we will go back to this park, the sand/gravel under the playground is a big turnoff. Not just for me but for the little man, he hates getting sand in his shoes. We probably had to dump out is shoes 4 times during the hour we were there.

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