Washington Has A Brand New Chutes And Ladders Themed Playground And You Can Actually Play The Game
Think about the board games you played as a child. A few might come to mind – Candyland, Hi-Ho Cherry-O, and the classic game of tunnels and slides, Chutes and Ladders. When you see the brightly-colored boxes on the store shelves, they might stir up fond memories of rainy days spent playing for hours. You might even play those same games with your own children. But did you know that Kent, Washington is home to a life-size Chutes and Ladders-theme playground? If not, you need to check out West Fenwick Park, where the colorful game board comes to life creating fun memories for a whole new generation of children.
Located on Reith Road in Kent, West Fenwick Park is a "sliders and climbers" park for kids ages 1-10, based on the popular children's board game, Chutes and Ladders.
West Fenwick Park was designed by local, family-owned Northwest Playground Equipment Inc., with the specific needs of the community in mind, and using the highest quality Playworld materials.
The fenced-in playground was installed with the safety of children in mind. Parents and caregivers will appreciate the wide open play structure with a clear view of the park so they can relax as their kids run around and get their wiggles out.
Inclusivity was important in the design of West Fenwick playground, and the result was an inclusive, wheelchair-accessible playground where children of diverse backgrounds and varying mobility can play independently and with their peers.
Not only can children climb, slide, and swing on the play structures, but they can also step into the life-sized board game and play! The merry-go-round doubles as a spinner, and children follow the whimsical rainbow path until the finish line at the end of a large slide.
Your children will love stepping into a life-sized board game at Kent’s magical West Fenwick Park. Make a day of it and enjoy the walking trails, basketball courts, and picnic areas. This is one board game you’ll want to play again and again! Have you visited West Fenwick Park? What did you think? Let us know in the comments. For indoor family fun, check out the Kent Valley Ice Centre.
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Address: West Fenwick Park, 3808 S Reith Rd, Kent, WA 98032, USA
Sherri Adams is a writer, photographer, and travel enthusiast from the Evergreen State. She currently writes for Only In Your State Washington and enjoys the flexibility and creativity that freelance writing provides. In her spare time Sher enjoys gardening, baking, and exploring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The seashore is her happy place, and you’ll often find her combing the beaches and taking photographs of one of her favorite towns, Seaside, Oregon.
