Located on the beautiful Rock River, Turtle Island playground offers imaginative fun for kids of all ages.
Address: 1200 S Riverside Drive, Beloit, WI
Description:
Turtle Island in Beloit, Wisconsin underwent a major renovation in 2025!
Turtle Island Playground is great for children aged two through twelve. There are several different play areas where kids can explore and imagine: climbing log, lookout tower with multiple slides, toddler playground, and a shallow man-made creek. There are also spinning cups, a spinning climbing tower, and web swing. The renovations in 2025 have made more of the playground accessible with rubber flooring. Turtle Island Playground offers hours of fun for kids of all ages.
Best for ages: 1-12
Features:
- Large playground structure with enclosed rope tunnel and multiple tall slides
- Man-made wading creek with rocks to climb or sit on
- Giant climbing log
- Separate toddler playground
- Climbing structures and nets
- Spinning cups and tower
- Single webbed swing
- Shaded picnic tables
- PortaJohn, bathrooms and drinking fountain nearby
Sun protection: Direct sunlight with two large sun shades with four picnic tables beneath
Parking: Large parking lot (50-100 spots)
Playground structure materials: Plastic and metal
Ground/surface materials: Woodchips and rubber flooring
Fenced in? Y
Slides? Y, several including toddler and large slides
Swings? Y, one webbed swing
Picnic tables, benches or other seating? Y, picnic tables and benches
Walking path, sidewalk or bike path? Y, sidewalk throughout the playground, river path nearby
Stroller accessibility? Y
Bathrooms? Y, PortaJohn next to playground entrance, bathrooms with sinks in nearby Harry C. Moore pavilion
Drinking fountain? Y, lion-shaped drinking fountain with a faucet on the side
Food and drink nearby? Y, concession stand on weekends and select dates in the pavilion
Special features: Water in the creek can be turned on by pushing the green button in the rock near the top of the creek
What makes it special or worth visiting?
Turtle Island Playground is a magical place for kids of all ages. The playground has views of the river and a lagoon where you can rent paddle boats. The water feature is great for younger kids while older ones will enjoy all of the climbing structures and imaginative play possibilities.
If you go, you may want to bring:
- Sunscreen and hats – Most of the playground is in direct sun
- Swimsuits
- Towels
- Change of clothes
- A packed lunch – There are picnic tables in the playground and a pavilion nearby
Note: Paddle boats and kayaks are available to rent on Monday through Friday in the summer. Concessions are also available to purchase, including drinks, food, and ice cream, in the lower level of the Harry C. Moore Pavilion.
