About This Playground
🌳 Community Playground is a vibrant recreational space in Florida that offers diverse play equipment, shaded areas, and amenities for families with children of various ages. The playground is designed to promote active play, social interaction, and community engagement in a safe environment.
Visitor Experience: Community Playground generally receives positive reviews from visitors, with many praising its cleanliness, variety of equipment, and family-friendly atmosphere. Most reviewers rate the playground 4 or 5 stars, particularly highlighting the shaded areas and well-maintained facilities.>
More about this playground
Playground Type
Address
255 S Denning Dr, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
Phone
(407) 599-3397
+1 407-599-3397
Coordinates
28.59621, -81.36157
Hours of Operation
Hours may vary during holidays. Please call ahead for confirmation.
Playground Features
Age Suitability
Suitable for children ages 2-12, with separate areas designated for toddlers (2-5) and older children (5-12).
Equipment Available
Swings, slides, climbing structures, monkey bars, merry-go-round, spring riders, sensory play panels, and a treehouse-themed play structure.
Shaded Areas
Multiple shaded areas throughout the playground with large canvas awnings over primary play structures and several mature oak trees providing natural shade.
Seating For Parents
Numerous benches positioned around the playground perimeter, picnic tables under shade pavilions, and comfortable seating near the toddler play area.
Restroom Availability
Clean restroom facilities located near the playground entrance, regularly maintained throughout the day.
Drinking Fountains
Multiple drinking fountains available, including accessible height options and bottle filling stations.
Safety Accessibility
Fencing
Complete perimeter fencing with childproof gates at all entrances and exits.
Surface Material
Combination of rubberized pour-in-place surfacing in high-impact areas and engineered wood fiber mulch throughout other play zones.
Ada Accessibility
ADA-compliant ramps and transfer stations to major play structures, accessible swings, and sensory play elements at wheelchair height.
Cleanliness Maintenance
Daily cleaning and inspection schedule, with prompt repairs when needed. Surfaces are regularly swept and sanitized, trash cans emptied frequently.
Additional Amenities
Nearby Parking
Free parking lot with 50+ spaces, including designated accessible spots close to the playground entrance.
Pet Policy
Dogs allowed in adjacent park areas but not within the playground enclosure. Dog waste stations provided in surrounding areas.
Bike Racks
Multiple bike racks positioned near the playground entrance and around the park perimeter.
Nearby Food Options
Seasonal concession stand offering snacks and beverages, plus several food trucks on weekends. Nearby shopping center with restaurants within walking distance.
Sports Areas
Basketball courts, tennis courts, and a soccer field adjacent to the playground area.
Walking / Biking Trails Nearby
Scenic 2-mile paved trail loops around the park, connecting to the regional trail system.
Community Reviews
User Submitted Photos
Active online community with hundreds of photos showing children enjoying various playground equipment and special events.
Recent Reviews
Latest reviews highlight the new water play area installed last summer and praise the responsive park maintenance staff.
Crowd Levels
Busiest on weekends and after school hours (3-6 PM). Mornings on weekdays tend to be less crowded, especially for toddler areas.
Special Events
Regular programming includes storytimes, seasonal festivals, and community days with planned activities for children.
User Experience
Entrance Fee
Free admission to the playground and surrounding park areas.
Space For Groups
Pavilions available for reservation for birthday parties and group gatherings. Open grassy areas accommodate informal gatherings.
Nature Connection
Native landscaping throughout with butterfly garden, sensory garden, and educational signage about local flora and fauna.
Noise Level
Moderate to high during peak hours, with natural buffers helping to maintain reasonable noise levels.
Aesthetic Design
Nature-inspired design with bright colors balanced with natural elements. Thoughtful layout provides clear sightlines for supervising adults.
Safety Regulations
Security Presence
Regular park ranger patrols during park hours, with emergency call boxes stationed at key locations.
Rules Restrictions
Age-appropriate signage for different play areas, no smoking policy, adult supervision required for children under 12.
First Aid Availability
First aid kit available at park office, staff trained in basic first aid, emergency response time from local services under 5 minutes.
Community Interaction
Community Activities
Weekly programmed activities including parent-child play groups, seasonal celebrations, and community volunteer days for playground maintenance.
Social Interaction
Design encourages cooperative play with equipment that requires multiple children to operate, plus open spaces for group games and interaction.
Sustainability Environment
Eco Friendly Practices
Rain gardens for stormwater management, native drought-resistant landscaping requiring minimal irrigation, and use of sustainable materials in construction.
Renewable Energy
Solar-powered lighting throughout the park and playground areas, reducing energy consumption.
Walkability Bike Access
Connected to neighborhood sidewalk system with multiple pedestrian entrances, bike lanes leading to the park, and secure bike parking facilities.
Reviews
Cris Orlando
11 months ago
Very nice castle style playground with 3 swings and one slide. Big trees provide plenty of shade. Plenty of of tables and beaches to sit. Exercise area. Next to soccer and baseball fields. Bathroom available. Cool and fun in a secluded part of Winter Park.
View on GoogleKeith Snyder
8 months ago
What a great old wooden playground. My kid had a blast and there’s plenty of trees for shade keeping the hot summer sun at bay. Definitely a great place to take kids.
View on GoogleJoy Lin
2 years ago
We have been to this playground a few times and every time we had a lot of fun! The location of the playground is also wonderful, you get to go to Trader Joe’s or Winter Park Village afterwards and there are so many restaurants and stores nearby. There are also plenty of parking spaces for the playground, we usually arrive around 10am and there are still many spots left. However, it does get busy in the afternoon especially when there’s birthday party on the weekends. To maximize the fun I would suggest to bring food and have a picnic there instead of just stopping by, on our last visit we did a picnic and was able to enjoy 4.5 hours there. There are a few sets of tables with chairs around the playground as well as benches. There is also a bathroom with diaper changing table available! On the other side of the playground there is a big pavilion where you can make reservation for birthday parties and they post the date/time on the notice board. There are also a lot of trash and recycle cans around this playground making it really easy to dispose any garage that you may have from having a picnic there. I also absolutely love the fact that this playground is completely fenced off, you still need to keep an eye on the kids since there are several gates but it is so much easier and safer here than other open playground especially with a lake nearby. The playground itself is made of wood, very sturdy and especially beautiful for pictures. The ground is covered in mulch with a concrete path in front of the parking lot fence gates that connects the pavilion and the bathroom. This playground has slides, swings (both baby ones and big kids ones), towers and a lot of hideouts. It is great for younger kids playing with friends or making instant new friends (suggested age is 2-12). One of the most important thing is that this playground is almost completely shaded since it has a lot of big trees. This is definitely a huge blessing especially in Florida’s hot weather. Overall we love this playground and would be making a lot of future visits soon.
View on GoogleBethany Steele
2 months ago
Cute playground castle. We've been twice this month (live about an hr away) for other activities. It has swings behind it and is gated, including bathrooms. When I went, the 2 cons were that there was no tp and people don't close the gates, which defeats the point, IMO. Besides that, they also have a little book donation, and a lot of people bring food to eat under the pavilion and little personal picnic tables.
View on GoogleVenetta Valdengo
a month ago
Nice park and the kids love it. They need more trash cans and the bathrooms definitely need an upgrade that includes better lighting.
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