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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Rochester, MN Parks - Lincolnshire

Neighborhood park located by soccer fields and a baseball field. There is one port-a-potty located near the basketball hoop in the parking lot (not near playground). In winter they have a skating rink here.

5276 Members Parkway NW Rochester, MN 55901

This is the 2-5 year old area.

Back of the 2-5 year old area.

This playground has several unique climbing features like a waterfall, spiderweb, funnel web, rock climbing holds and more. I like the fact that it has a little bit of shade from the umbrella on the top of the 5-12 year old area.

Rochester, MN Parks - Arbor Glen

This park is located in an easier access area, has 2 distinct play areas and kept the kids busy with different options, however there was not a port-a-potty or restroom available at this park.

Swings, triple slide and monkey bars on pea gravel.

Rope climbing wall, bridge and fort kept them busy for a long time. They did not want to leave this park.

The kids loved this teeter totter and the bouncy airplane and dinosaur.

Rochester, MN Parks - Schmidt Park

This is another neighborhood park and does not have any restrooms or port-a-pottys nearby. The hill at this park is used for sledding in the winter.

This play area was marked for 2-12 year olds. There are 2 baby swings available in this area.

The other side of the 2-12 year old area.

5-12 year old area. The kids really enjoyed hiding in the long tan tunnel.

Rochester, MN Parks - Ridge View Manor

This is a neighborhood park-it does not have a restroom or port-a-potty available. There are entrances from Florence Dr. and Ridgeview Dr. There is not a sign indicating the name anywhere.


Ridge View Manor Park - 5337 Florence Dr. NW Rochester, MN 55901

Triple slide-2 curvy and 1 bumpy slide in the middle.

Smaller section for 2-5 year olds.

Monday, June 30, 2014

Rochester, MN Parks - Jefferson Elementary School playgrounds

We found this playground when we were looking for an entrance to the Silver Lake Park playground. The kids enjoyed the parallel bars, stand and bounce thing and the teeter totters.

1201 10th Ave NE Rochester, MN 55906

One of the playgrounds...assumed this was for the younger kids. Equipment was more typical of most playgrounds, so the kids chose to play on the other one.

Rochester, MN parks - Quarry Hill Park

9th St. NE & 19th Ave. NE Rochester, MN 55906

This is a smaller playground located at Quarry Hill Park. It is near a tennis court and baseball fields. I did not see a restroom near this playground. The kids enjoyed the balance beam that made up the end of the tail section of the dinosaur as well as the bouncy teeter-totter horses. There were a couple swings that are not pictured.

4 slides make up the dinosaur's arms and legs. A giant ladder and balance beam form the tail. The kids wished they could've slid down the pole that was holding up the head, but there wasn't a platform near it.

Rochester, MN Parks - Silver Lake Community Playground aka Three Links Park

This park is a favorite for many people. It has a walking/biking path, lots of picnic tables, restrooms, 3 play areas, 2 bench swings and is wheelchair accessible. While we haven't decided on a top 10 yet, my guess is that this one will make the list. The kids love running around on the paths, bouncing on the animals, driving the train/car/truck and playing pirates in the giant ship.