Centennial Park North Playground — Attraction in Columbia

Nice. Very new with interesting play equipment. There's a train setup for the littlest kids, so if you've got a little engineer, plan a visit. There's also a nifty merry-go-round with "teacups" style self-spinning. Pretty cool. And then there are a couple double swings that let little ones swing while facing mom or dad. Never seen that before. Lots of noise-makers and tactile gizmos scattered about.

I'm starting to get a little jealous of kids these days. These new playgrounds are pretty awesome. Though, the old timbertown-style forts and even better, the tire parks! were a lot of fun, back in the day. You could get thoroughly filthy on...

A new playground (Open 2021) with interesting play equipments. For 2-5yo area has a train setup with tunnel and slide with a merry go round next to it. There are 2 double swings for caregivers with smaller kids that facing each other in swings area. Another play equipment for bigger kids (5-12yo) has more advanced setups, with different steps, ramp, climbing setup around, and a small part of it is covered with a small tarp.

It’s fun playground for both children and caregivers because it’s easier to watch out while hangouts.

Next to the playground, there’s a gated skateboarding setup, tennis courts and a connecting to...

My younger grandkids ( ages 2,6,6,7,7,7, 11, &12) all enjoy this playground and we visit often.

Tip: If you go to the playground go on a sunny day be sure to bring hats and swather in sunscreen as shaded areas are few and far between.

The park on a whole is great. Nice circular walking path around the park that leads to Centennial Lake. The circuit stations next to the handball courts are awesome!

The tennis courts are decent- but get there early for court time as they fill quickly and remain active until dusk.

Cool little...