Purple Playground — Attraction in New York

As a preschool teacher (with the agreement of my colleagues, too) I feel that this particular playground needs a major renovation. We love the big trees, the cobble stone edges, the benches and the way it is kept up (mostly clean-except for windy days). But it lacks a water source- no drinking fountains for the children to drink. We also have noticed that we could do with more rubber based padding for safer play space. The present rubber padding surrounding the jungle gym is coming undone in places. For that matter, the jungle gym needs a replacement of a larger one for all the children who come to use it in the community. A hop scotch could be...

A little shabby yet dog friendly with grass, pick-up bag dispenser, and trash can. Redbud and flowering bush are nice in April and May. Pretty quiet even though the highway is right there below. Lots of benches. Wifi from you home internet provider is available if you already pay and...

Quaint little pocket park with a basketball hoop. Would not impress most people - old jungle gym, no swings or sand - but space to simply run and climb that's not too crowded. Parking is generally available, no restroom or fountain. Great...