Warm weather is here to stay which means it is time to get outside! What better way to enjoy the outdoors than by playing at the playground or splashing at a splash pad? Luckily, Forsyth Country has so many amazing playgrounds and splash pads. So many that I’ll be doing a five-part series on them from May to September!
Terrific Themes Abound at These Parks
Nothing is more fun than a great theme. Kids love them, and they make for fun add-ons to parks. Winston-Salem has eight different parks with themed playgrounds and/or splash pads. Each will let your child’s imagination soar!
Sedge Garden Park – Avast!
Both the playground and splash pad at Sedge Garden Park have a pirate theme. From checking out the treasure chest to steering a pirate ship, this place is full of pirate fun!
Location: 401 Robbins Road, Winston-Salem
Washington Park – Roar!
Aptly known as the Dino or Dinosaur Park, Washington Park has an impressive dinosaur-themed playground. The T-Rex, Stegosaurus and Dilophosaurus statues that are built into the playground are a huge hit with kids and dino-lovers.
Location: 1490 S Broad Street, Winston-Salem
The Quarry at Grant Park – Rock On!
This rock quarry turned park now features one of the city’s newest, and arguably coolest, playgrounds with its rock quarry theme. It has play excavators, embedded trampolines, a huge and impressive climbing tour, and all with an amazing view!
Location: 1790 Quarry Road, Winston-Salem
Leinbach Park – Ahoy!
This nautical-themed playground features the stern of a ship, the USS Leinbach. Kids’ imaginations will go wild with sailing playtime ideas from dropping an imaginary anchor to pretending to navigate the seas.
Location: 3635 Sally Kirk Road NW, Winston-Salem
Blum/Dinah D. Blanding Park – Mother Nature
This park captures the fun and whimsical aspect of nature. The playground is made up of structures resembling trees, rocks, plants and animals. From large cattail statues to a rope ladder leading to a tree structure hideout, there are plenty of climbing opportunities here.
Location: 2401 Ivy Avenue, Winston-Salem
Oak Summit Park – Blast Off!
At the center of the larger playground at this park is a structure that resembles a spaceship. Whether your child dreams of being an astronaut or simply loves outer space, it’s full of fun.
Location: 370 Oak Summit Road, Winston-Salem
Shaffner Park – Magical Adventure
Kids can pretend they are searching for dragons at this park and actually find one on the climbing structure. The other part of the playground resembles a ship, so kids can sail off on their magical adventures.
Location: 900 Yorkshire Road, Winston-Salem
Hathaway Park – Once Upon a Time
This playground designed like a castle is the perfect spot to act out your little one’s favorite fairytale. Plus, beside the playground is a splash pad for cooling off on a hot NC day.
Location: 301 Anita Drive, Winston-Salem
Be on the lookout for Part 2 of Play & Splash Destinations in next month’s issue. It’ll feature big water fun as I’ll cover all the splash pads in the area that are combined with pools.
