
Treehouse themed playground with inclusive zipline and parent and child swing
Address: 1420 S. Pierpont Ave., Rockford, IL
Description:
Levings Park playground is a medium-sized playground with swings, an inclusive zipline, parent and child swing, and a climbing slide.
Best for ages: 2-10
Features:
- Medium-sized two-level play structure with stairs and climbing entrances
- Climbing “slide”
- Three slides – 2 tall, 1 small
- 3 adult swings
- Parent and child swing
- Inclusive zipline with locking chair
- Bridge
- Climbing bar
- Climbing steps
- Bongo drums
- Ride-on frog
- Tree themed table and chairs
- Nearby basketball court
- Nearby tennis court
- Nearby bathrooms and water fountain
- Nearby picnic tables and grill
- Nearby garbage cans
- Hopscotch and other games painted on the sidewalk
- Nearby West Rock Wake Park
- Sidewalk up to the playground
Sun protection: The playground is somewhat in the sun
Parking: Parking next to the playground
Playground structure materials: Plastic and metal
Ground/surface materials: Woodchips
Fenced in? N, but located in a large park
Slides? Y, three slides
Swings? Y, 2 regular swings, 1 parent and child swing, 1 inclusive zipline
Picnic tables, benches or other seating? Y, picnic tables
Walking path, sidewalk or bike path? Y, there’s a sidewalk up to the playground
Stroller accessibility? Y
Bathrooms? Y
Drinking fountain? Y
Food and drink nearby? N
What makes it special or worth visiting?
Levings Park is a newer large playground with a treehouse theme. There are a few unique features including the climbing “slide” that’s perfect for climbing up, a parent and child swing where you can face your baby or toddler and swing at the same time at them, and an inclusive zipline with a chair seat. The park is surrounded by open green space and has colorful games painted on the sidewalk leading up to it. There are other playgrounds located in Levings Park that you can check out and make a day of your trip!
If you go, you may want to bring:
- Bug spray – There are mosquitos because of the nearby lake
- Sunscreen – The playground is in partial sun
- Water – The fountain may not be in service due to COVID19
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