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February 2007
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Cunard Memorial Playground at John
Howell Park
 Features: This three-acre park in
Virginia-Highland is full of meaning and adventure.
The park includes unusual equipment sure to appeal
to older children. Kids can spin, surf on a
doughnut-shaped sphere, and experiment with
equipment designed to test their strength. Pieces
for young children, including a fire truck and a new
mainstream playground system, also can be found
here. A rubberized surface makes this park top
notch. The community raised funds to build the
playground in memory of a mother and her two
children who died in 2003.
Amenities: Parking is located on surface
streets in the area. Benches and drinking fountains
are available. Sculptures, green spaces, sidewalks
for skating and biking, and a sand volleyball court
also are available. The grounds are popular with
Frisbee fanatics.
Directions: John
Howell Park is located at the corner of Virginia
Avenue and Barnett Street in Atlanta, across the
street from Inman Middle School. From the I-75/I-85
Connector, take the 10th Street exit east to Monroe
Drive. Turn right on Monroe Drive and then left at
the next light on Virginia Avenue. Drive east until
you see the park on the right.
– KW
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