{"id":511,"date":"2011-10-11T14:07:01","date_gmt":"2011-10-11T19:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kansascityparentsplace.coolopticalillusions.com\/?p=511"},"modified":"2011-10-18T13:45:55","modified_gmt":"2011-10-18T18:45:55","slug":"franklin-park-roe-ave-somerset-dr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kansascityparentsplace.coolopticalillusions.com\/uncategorized\/franklin-park-roe-ave-somerset-dr\/","title":{"rendered":"Franklin Park – Roe Ave & Somerset Dr"},"content":{"rendered":"
Franklin Park is one of the larger parks in Prairie Village, KS. It has been recently renovated and updated. It is usually busy and can get crowded on nice days and weekends. It has a very large open space, 1 baseball field, exercise track, play equipment, large covered shelter with cooking grills, ample parking, and restrooms.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0Play Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n The play area is very large. It includes:<\/p>\n Nature Stream<\/strong><\/p>\n With the new renovations, a eco-friendly stream was added near the playground. It was supposed to be used as a place for kids to play in the water and learn about nature. They also placed a large sandbox next to the stream. However, the one thing that clogs the stream filter system\u2026.sand. Not sure who was in charge of the planning?!? How can kids resist putting sand into water? We are thinking that moms must not have been consulted in the design. J As of now, the stream has been turned off and the sandbox has been replaced with woodchips. We are not sure if it will be re-opened this summer. It was such fun for the kids to play in – we hope it returns. The area near the stream is still nicely shaded with great logs for sitting and having a picnic.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Exercise Track<\/strong><\/p>\n There is a newly refinished, long flat track that circles around the park. The path is perfect for kids learning to ride bikes or parents wanting to take a nice run. The track circles the entire park, so we would not recommend letting your kids bike around the park while you stay at the play equipment. There are areas where you could not see them. You also have to be cautious about the traffic \u2013 parts of the track are close to busy roads.<\/p>\n \u00a0Covered Shelter<\/strong><\/p>\n There is a large full-covered shelter separate from the play equipment. It has:<\/p>\n This is great for renting. It is separate closer to the play equipment, so it would be great for entertaining the kids, but no so good if you want a quieter environment.<\/p>\n \u00a0Open Space and Baseball Field<\/strong><\/p>\n Parts of these areas are closer to the road so you do need to watch the younger ones. However, there are also areas which are far from the road \u2013 great for a picnic or playing ball. These open areas are often used by teams for practice or games. So, you may have to move to a different spot or beware of this after school or on the weekends.<\/p>\n \u00a0Insider tips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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