Looking for a great park that is designed so that children of all abilities can play? Well, look no further than newly-remodeled Maple park (if you are looking for more inclusive play parks nearby check out our review of Brookside Park in Pasadena) in the city of Glendale.

What Works:

  • The park is near a rec center so the bathrooms are better than average park bathrooms.
  • There are activities for different ages and abilities so my 1.5 year old and 3 year old both loved it.
  • They have a music space with instruments that work surprisingly well.
  • The park has a castle theme to encourage creative play.

What needs improvement:

  • Parking is a little difficult.
  • It was not near a major street, but I would say the street was busy and there is no gate around the park
  • There is not a bench that gives you a good overview of the play area so you have to move around a bit to keep an eye on kiddos.

My Favorite Parts:

The swings are thoughtfully designed and in great condition. They even have a boat-like piece of equipment that has a ramp leading up to it that you sit and rock back and forth.

I also loved that there was a piece of equipment with images and language from the Let’s Talk campaign that encourages parents to have conversations with their young children as a way of eliminating word gap.

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