Wilder Bluff Park — Attraction in Shawnee

This playground is very fun for kids because it is so unique. As an adult, I had a good time trying out some of the features. That being said, I would highly discourage anyone from bringing a child under the age of four or five. The treehouse-like equipment was very cool, and I loved watching my younger children test their courage, but their smaller legs and shoes got stuck a few times, necessitating a mom-rescue. There’s also a problem with stairs and heights at this park. As a 5’8” woman, I could not reach the top of the final platform, which features a fun twisty slide and a rope wall. This was great for older children, but it was hard as a parent knowing I couldn’t do much to stop my three year old from falling if he got off-balanced at the top. Unfortunately, there aren’t any stairs close to the structure, so the rope ladder is the only way up unless kids hike through the slippery terrain or use the concrete terrace rocks as makeshift steps- both of which have concrete as a landing pad if a kiddo falls. I personally got kind of sick of having to haul my not-quite-two year old up the hill every time she wanted to do the twisty slide since there was nowhere convenient for her to get back up. There are concrete steps on the other side of the playground by the splash pad (which I would kinda worry about getting slick in the summer either the water), but they were kinda steep and not super accessible from where most of the play action was happening. I swear I’m not a helicopter/anxious mom, but this place made me nervous, and I wish I would have known so I could have avoided all the stress.

That all being said, it really IS a cool park, and we’ll come back when my kids are ready for it. It had awesome walking trails, tables, a fireplace area, and was very stroller friendly. The small wooded area nearby was so pretty too. I felt very comfortable with the area, and would definitely recommend it to moms...

They definitely need to install a playground for the littles under 5, but other than that, it is one of our favorite parks. We now have all kiddos above 5, but when we meet up with our friends who have younger children, it definitely makes for a difficult playdate. The only thing the littles have to do is the splash pad. If you have little ones, be prepared to be on your toes the entire time you are there.

That said, the playground is great for the bigger kids. It offers lots of natural rock for them to climb and a very cool rope bridge to walk through. The platform for the slide is extremely small and meets at the top of a rope ladder. Sometimes, the bigger kids gate keep the slide and it feels a little dangerous, especially if there are no parents there to...

I recently visited a park for small kids and had a great time. The park had a unique and different selection of play equipment that was unlike the traditional monkey bars and slides. It was almost like little tree houses, and my kids absolutely loved it.

The park was well-maintained and clean, and I felt safe letting my kids play there. The equipment was sturdy and seemed well-built, which gave me peace of mind as a parent.

Overall, I would highly recommend this park for families with small children. The unique and different play equipment really appealed to my kids and kept them entertained for hours. If you're looking for a fun and safe park to take your kids to, this one is definitely worth...