August 2008  View Previous Playground Articles 

Laurel Park, Marietta

Features: In the heart of historic Marietta, or Marietta City as the town boasts, Laurel Park sits as a central point for recreational fun. With three play sets, perfect for the tiniest of tots to the more adventurous older kids, the playground area has something for everyone. Children may enter the play area from the ground floor of the sets or by a playful elevated walkway that leads directly from the parking lot to the first set of slides. The smallest area has two slides, one of which is a fun tunnel, and a mid-sized area contains two more slides including a curvy one. For those looking for bigger thrills, the central play area contains a rock climbing wall, a large tunnel slide, an uneven twisted slide and various towers to climb in and on. The woodchip ground also holds three swing sets and an oval set of monkey bars. Kids will think they are riding the teacups at Disney World as they spin around and around on the playground’s elevated merry-go-round.

Amenities: With three picnic pavilions, a tennis center, two restroom facilities close by and a lot of shade, the park makes playing outside enjoyable for kids and parents. There is plenty of parking, and lots of space for recreational games. Best of all, after the kids are done playing on the playground, take them to the near by duck pond, which is home to a number of birds and reptiles alike.

Directions: From I-75, take exit 265 to N. Marietta Pkwy. Go west 2.3 miles to Whitlock Ave. and turn right. Follow Whitlock 1.3 miles to Manning Rd. and turn left on Manning. Go 200 yards, and the entrance to the park is on the left. The address is 151 Manning Rd. SW, Marietta. Call 770-794-5634 for more information.

 – Sarah E. King

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