Monday, June 21, 2010

Kenney Park














Where is it? The corner of Grove St and Highland Ave. (Davis Sq)
Can I park? Quite a few metered spaces, some Somerville resident parking close by, handicaped spots too
The good stuff:
-structure is fenced
-benches
-a good amount of shade
-a few blocks from the Red Line T
-2 separate structures for younger & older kids-some equipment that could possibly be adaptive for some kids
The not as good:
-no restrooms
-no adaptive equipment
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Sunday, May 23, 2010

Albion Park















Where is it? Albion St between Lowell and Cedar
Can I park? Somerville resident parking only, 1 handicapped spot
The good stuff:
-a nice grassy area
-water features
-small structure is fenced
-1 adaptive swing!
-cushy ground covering around play structure
-benches and picnic tables
-2 separate structures for younger & older kids
-some equipment that could possibly be adaptive for some kids

The not as good:
-not really any shade
-no restrooms
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Saturday, May 8, 2010

Lexington St. Park


Where is it? Lexington St , close to Davis Sq.

Can I park? resident parking only, no handicap spots

The good stuff:
-water fountain
-benches and picnic tables

The not as good:
-except for the concrete, it's all mulch
-no bathrooms
-no adaptive swings or other equipment
-nothing to play with or on for wheelchair bound kids or others


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Thursday, April 22, 2010

Prospect Hill Playground




Where is it? Munroe St just outside of Union Sq.
Can I park? Somerville resident parking only, no handicaped spaces
The good stuff:
-ground material is wheelchair friendly
-water fountain
-picnic tables and benches
-completely fenced in
-wheelchair accessable under the play structure, but nothing but steering wheels to play with under there

The not as good:
-no restrooms
-very little shade
-no grass
-no adaptive equipment
-no water features

*nice shade and grassy area right across the street (the last photo)*
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Hoyt-Sullivan Playground





























Where is it? Located on Central St. and Vernon.
Can I park? There is street parking for residents of Somerville. There are a few spaces of 2 hour parking around the corner on Vernon.

The good stuff:
-completely fenced
-decent amount of shade
-both smaller and larger play structures
-water fountain
-small area of grass
-picnic tables and benches

The not as good:
-ground around the structures is either mulch or sand
-no adaptive equipment
-no public restrooms
-no handicaped parking
-no water features
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Welcome!

This blog was made to serve families with children who have special needs. Having a place to play is something that every child deserves. Unfortunately, city parks and play grounds don't always provide that. This blog will serve as a resource of the parks of Somerville (and eventually Cambridge....and then the world!) for parents and caregivers to find information about play grounds and if they are appropriate for their kids' needs. Please feel free to leave comments about experiences in parks/playgrounds that you have had. While there are many city guides for typically developing children, I was unable to find something like this. My professional life is devoted to children that have a wide range of abilities and I wanted to do something to serve these awesome kids.
Now get out there and play! (and then tell us about it!)