OurArizonaAdventure !: 3/3 - Playtopia @ Tumbleweed, what a nice recreational place !

3/3/2013 (Sun)

Had wanted to go to Tangers Outlets and then Tumbleweeds Recreation Park but decided to just go to Playtopia @ Tumbleweed since it was late. First time to Tumbleweed, impressed by the facilities.

Here’s a short intro of Playtopia (http://www.chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=666)

Playtopia is a free, 2.5-acre playground and picnic section of the City’s Tumbleweed Park. It features several play zones with themes based on Chandler’s heritage. Playtopia is an ideal place for endless imaginative play, and attracts families from all over town. Come out and play!
The Playtopia parking lot is located south of Germann Rd. on Hamilton Street, one-quarter-mile west of McQueen Rd.

Playtopia is:

Farm Land
Numerous slides, bridges and climbing features designed to incorporate the farm life theme. Almost all of the Farm Land play equipment is under the protective shade provided by a large red barn canopy.
City Land
An urban-themed landscape with paved streets, street signs, lampposts and vehicles you would find in any big city. In addition to offering climbing, riding, and sliding structures for kids, City Land streets are great for riding tricycles and small bikes.
Critter Land
Children can hop on the back of a massive Gila Monster, walk through giant tortoise shells, and get down-and-dirty diggin’ in the dirt to discover dinosaur bones. It’s a great place for kids to explore and climb and expand their minds.
And there's more!
Playtopia amenities include swings, benches, restrooms, barbeque grills, sand volleyball, horseshoe pits, and 14 covered ramadas with picnic tables and seating that can be reserved for your family or corporate gathering. Of the ramadas, there are five that will accommodate 15-25 people, six that will handle 20-30 people, two pavilions for large gatherings of up to 80 people, and one giant corporate pavilion with a capacity of 320 people.