Dennis The Menace Playground — Attraction in Monterey

This is a great playground for kids of all ages. Well, up to around 10-12 years old.

They have all sorts of fun rides, swings, climbing options, slides, and scenery.

Let me desfile a few.

Merry-Go-Round / Spinning Platform They have a spinning merry-go-round like contraption with rope ladders or rope webs and spinning climbing cylindrical cages on top of the spinning platform. It’s fairly difficult to get it spinning too quickly and it slows down quickly so it’s not a huge hazard for kids. Kids of all ages had fun on it.

Swings The have a group of four swings. Two for toddlers to sit inside and two regular ones.

Slides They have around 8-10 (or more) slides spread across the various structures including a unique one that consists of conveyor belt like rollers. There’s also a very steep slide. They have long and twisty slides that are also rather long.

Bridges There are several bridges to cross including a rope bridges and a semicircular bridge.

Climbing wall There’s an awesome climbing wall station with options to climb from several sides with varying difficulty.

Running areas There’s lots of open areas and tunnels and maxes to run through for small kids.

Overall the park is a lot of fun and a heat place to stop by on your way to...

My kids, 7,5,&3, love coming to this park. It has a little bit of everything and clean restrooms!

There is a rock climbing wall, a suspension bridge , water fountain, various things to climb on, a boat/water play area for smaller kiddos, two very large play structures, a roller slide, a small hedge maze with a lookout tower, and this rotating/spinning play structure that is like a crazy and modern take on a merry-go-round. There are also a few swings.

Beyond the playground itself, there is a small pond with paddle boats for rental, picnic tables, and a small skate park.

The entire playground area is fenced with only 1 gate for entrance and exit. This definitely helps ease anxiety for those with a runner or multiple kids since it helps to keep them contained. Majority of the play area is covered with mulch with the exception being some of the areas around the actual play structures and slides. Mainly the areas where a more traumatic fall would occur, there is the rubbery, flat material.

There is a decent amount of parking but only a small bike rack. I imagine parking may be harder when there is a ball game happening at the attached ball field. However, there would most likely be plenty of street parking.

Overall a wonderful playground...

An Absolute Blast! This playground is Incredible! Wow! We just visited [Playground Name] and it was extreme fun! This isn't just a playground; it's an entire adventure zone.

What really stands out is the sheer number of diverse play areas. There's something for every age, with structures thoughtfully spaced out so kids can explore safely and independently. The huge roller slide was a massive hit – a definite highlight that brought out screams of joy! They also have an impressive variety of swings, including a special swing that accommodates both an adult and a toddler, which was fantastic for our little one.

Beyond the play structures, the amenities are top-notch. The restrooms were clean (a big win for parents!), and there was plenty of parking, making the visit stress-free from the moment we arrived.

The overall setting of the park is simply amazing. It's beautifully surrounded by a serene pond where people were enjoying boating and paddleboarding, adding to the relaxed and vibrant atmosphere. We could easily spend hours here. Highly, highly recommend [Playground Name] for an unforgettable...