Well managed public spaces and a neighborly community atmosphere are two of the idyllic qualities of life in the Traverse Bay Area. Community parks and playgrounds, large and small, are tucked into neighborhoods throughout our community. PLAYGROUNDS AT SCHOOLS These playgrounds are open to the public at times when school is not in session. MINI GOLF Great Wolf Lodge Mini-golf is available to public, you do not have to be a guest. 3575 N US Highway 31 Traverse City (866) 274-3203 Pirates Cove Adventure Park Pirate themed mini-golf with caves, foot bridges, and running water. 1710 N US Hwy 31 N Traverse City 938-9599 INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS Grand Traverse Mall “The Tree” is the official indoor playground at the mall. It is located near Macy’s and is appropriate for babies through preschoolers. The food court has a carousel (rides are $1/child) and some amusement vehicles that kids can pretend to drive. They are fun to climb in, but to “make them go” costs a few quarters. 3200 South Airport Rd W Traverse City 49684 922-0077 Great Lakes Children’s Museum Children’s exploratorium teaching kids the wonders of The Great Lakes. Features include a climbing structure, slide, water table, play kitchen, lighthouse play house, art corner, baby sensory play area, various multi-media and sensory exhibits, and a common room that frequently hosts organized activities. 13240 S West Bayshore Dr Traverse City 932-4526 www.greatlakeskids.org McDonald’s PlayPlace Climbing tubes and slides. Best suited for children age 3+ who are tall enough to climb the steps. 933 US Hwy 31 Traverse City 49684 943-0774 Burger King Playground East Traverse Climbing tubes, passages, and slides. Best suited for preschoolers age 3+. 2504 Us 31 North Traverse City 49686 938-3600 Burger King B.K. Clubhouse Chum’s Corners “Clubhouse” climbing passageways and slide are all toddler accessible. 920 Us 31 South Traverse City 49684 943-9600 Art Van Kids Castle Of course this is intended to be used only by Art Van customers, but if you have to do a little furniture shopping anyway, make it a family outing. 1775 Oak Hollow Dr Traverse city 49686 932-1050 |
PUBLIC PLAYGROUNDS ACME YUMMY FAVORITE The best of all worlds is an enclosed outdoor playground next to a café. Such is the playground tucked behind Woodland Creek Furniture Have a romp and then nip over to the café next door 4290 N Us Highway 31 Traverse City (Acme) 49686 938-8025 for an ice cream cone!
HOT TIP A universally accessible playground is now completed at People of all abilities, including toddlers and kids in wheelchairs can play and learn in this active environment.
Silver Lake Recreation Area Thank you to the Grand Traverse County Parks & Recreation Department for assisting with the compilation of this list of outdoor playgrounds. Grand Traverse County Parks & Recreation Department |
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