May 2008  View Previous Playground Articles 

Tolleson Park

Features: Kids will enjoy the boldly colored playground structure that boasts a tubular twisty slide, spiraling double-helix climbing bars and a three-in-one curvy slide that’s great for racing playmates to the ground. And even if your child only tries to see how fast he can spin them, you’ll still love the educational panels that (ideally) teach kids the states and their capitals. A pair of benches keep you near enough to the action for the occasional reprimand, but not so close that your Crocs get trampled. With softball, little league and soccer fields, six tennis courts, a sand volleyball court and an Olympic-sized pool, Smyrna’s Tolleson Park has something for everyone.

Amenities: The complex offers plenty of parking and restrooms that are both clean and centrally-located.

Directions: Tolleson Park is only a couple of miles from I-285. Take the Atlanta Rd. exit (exit 16), and head south towards Smyrna. Then take a left at Cumberland Pkwy., hang a right at S. Cobb Dr., take a right at King Springs Rd. and the park will be a half-mile down on your left. The address is 3590 King Springs Rd., Smyrna. Call 770-431-2844 or visit www.smyrnaacity.com for more information.

 – KG

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