Jackson Pond Playground
4.6 (323)park
4.6 (323)Free entry
Bordering Forest Park, this playground features a giant water spray area, multi-age play structures, and picnic tables.
Description
Spanning 1.1 acres at Park Lane South and Myrtle Avenue in Richmond Hill, the park expands beyond basic play equipment with chess tables and basketball courts, public restrooms, and ground suited for scooting. Play elements include a prominent slide alongside swings designed for toddlers rather than older kids, with the grounds set directly along a busy street.
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Toddler swings onlyBy a busy streetHas restroomsGood for scooting
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