Walker Johnston Park in Urbandale has so much to offer with so four separate play areas and a storywalk around the pond. It's also connected via a paved trail to the Urbandale Library.
PLAY AREA #1
Play Structure: Ages 5-12
Surface: wood chips
Swings: traditional, toddler, tire
Restrooms: seasonal portable
Parking: parking lot
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Play Area #1 |
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Play Area #1 |
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Play Area #1 |
PLAY AREA #2
Play Structures: Ages 5-12
Surface: wood chips
Swings: none
Restrooms: seasonal portable (near Play Area #1)
Parking: parking lot
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Play Area #2 |
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Play Area #2 |
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Play Area #2 |
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Play Area #2 |
PLAY AREA #3
Play Structures: Ages 2-12
Surface: wood chips
Swings: traditional, toddler
Restrooms: seasonal modern near softball fields
Parking: parking lot
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Play Area #3 |
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Play Area #3 |
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Play Area #3 |
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Play Area #3 |
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Play Area #3 |
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Play Area #3 |
PLAY AREA #4
Play Structures: Ages 2-5
Surface: wood chips
Swings: traditional
Restrooms: seasonal portable near Play Area #1
Parking: parking lot
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Play Area #4 |
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Play Area #4 |
In addition to the play areas, there's a storywalk around the pond (0.2 mile walk) and many picnic tables throughout the park, including several shaded tables.