About This Playground
🌳 The playground at Stodden Park in Butte, Montana is a modern, inclusive play space featuring multiple play areas, innovative equipment, and various recreational amenities within the larger Stodden Park complex.
Visitor Experience: The playground receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from visitors, with families particularly praising the variety of equipment, cleanliness, and inclusive design for children of all abilities.>
More about this playground
Playground Type
Address
3103 S Utah Ave, Butte, MT 59701, USA
Website
playworld.com/stodden-parkCoordinates
45.98085, -112.52502
Hours of Operation
Hours may vary during holidays. Please call ahead for confirmation.
Playground Features
Age Suitability
Designed for children of all ages with separate areas for toddlers (2-5) and older children (5-12), providing age-appropriate challenges and activities.
Equipment Available
Features modern play structures including slides, swings, climbing apparatus, sensory panels, musical instruments, spinners, accessible merry-go-round, and unique play elements like a mining-themed structure reflecting Butte's history.
Shaded Areas
Some shade structures and trees provide partial coverage, though additional shade may be limited during peak summer hours.
Seating For Parents
Multiple benches and picnic tables surrounding the playground areas allow for comfortable supervision and family gatherings.
Restroom Availability
Clean public restrooms available within the park complex near the playground area.
Drinking Fountains
Several drinking fountains available throughout the park, including accessible options.
Safety Accessibility
Fencing
Partial fencing around some playground areas, though not completely enclosed from the broader park.
Surface Material
Features impact-absorbing rubber surfacing in most play areas, providing safer falls and excellent accessibility.
Ada Accessibility
Designed with accessibility as a priority, featuring ramps, transfer stations, and ground-level play elements for wheelchair users.
Cleanliness Maintenance
Well-maintained with regular cleaning schedules, equipment inspections, and prompt repairs when needed.
Additional Amenities
Nearby Parking
Ample free parking available in dedicated lots surrounding the playground and park facilities.
Pet Policy
Dogs allowed in the broader park on leashes, but not within the playground areas; dog waste stations provided throughout the park.
Bike Racks
Bike racks available near the playground entrance encouraging active transportation.
Nearby Food Options
Picnic areas with tables throughout the park; seasonal concessions may be available; nearby restaurants within driving distance.
Sports Areas
Adjacent sports facilities include basketball courts, baseball fields, tennis courts, and a disc golf course.
Walking / Biking Trails Nearby
Paved walking paths throughout Stodden Park connect the playground to other park amenities and provide opportunities for walking, jogging, and biking.
Community Reviews
User Submitted Photos
Many visitors share photos of their children enjoying the playground equipment, particularly highlighting the inclusive features and mining-themed elements.
Recent Reviews
Recent visitors consistently praise the playground's cleanliness, innovative design, and variety of play options for different ages and abilities.
Crowd Levels
Busiest during summer weekends and holidays; weekday mornings typically offer less crowded experiences.
Special Events
The park hosts various community events throughout the year, including summer concerts, holiday celebrations, and family-friendly activities.
User Experience
Entrance Fee
Free admission to the playground and park.
Space For Groups
Spacious design accommodates birthday parties and group gatherings; pavilions nearby can be reserved for events.
Nature Connection
Set within the larger park with trees, open green spaces, and landscaped areas providing natural elements alongside play structures.
Noise Level
Moderate noise levels typical of a playground environment; the spacious layout helps disperse sound.
Aesthetic Design
Thoughtful design with mining-themed elements honoring Butte's heritage; colorful equipment arranged in distinct play zones with attention to flow and visibility.
Safety Regulations
Security Presence
Regular park patrols by local law enforcement; well-lit areas enhance security during evening hours.
Rules Restrictions
Standard playground rules posted including adult supervision requirements, no smoking, proper use of equipment, and age recommendations for different play zones.
First Aid Availability
Park staff typically have basic first aid training; emergency services can quickly access the playground area if needed.
Community Interaction
Community Activities
The playground and surrounding park areas serve as community gathering spaces for organized activities, family reunions, and informal social interaction.
Social Interaction
Design encourages cooperative play with elements requiring teamwork; open layout allows parents to socialize while supervising children.
Sustainability Environment
Eco Friendly Practices
Landscaping includes native plants requiring less water; waste receptacles throughout encourage proper disposal and recycling.
Renewable Energy
Some solar lighting features in the broader park area, though comprehensive renewable energy systems are limited.
Walkability Bike Access
Well-connected to nearby neighborhoods via sidewalks and trails; bike racks encourage alternative transportation to the park.
Reviews
Malachi Nyhuis
a year ago
What a fun park! They have an excellent playground that will keep kids busy for hours, a great Vietnam Memorial, a small water park with a lazy river (fee required), and twenty horseshoe pits if you want to start a league. I definitely recommend a visit for a lunch break, especially if you have kids. (See photos for more details)
View on GoogleAaron N
a year ago
This is one of the absolute best playgrounds I have ever brought my son to. Not only are the grounds, beautifully kept with awesome landscaping. It has the most pieces of equipment that I have ever seen on a public playground.
View on GoogleAaron Bond W1ATB
7 months ago
This is one of the coolest kids parks I've ever been to... Should of taken more photos....
View on GoogleDavid L
a year ago
Stodden is a great multi-feature park, and the playground is very nice, a great place to let your kids burn off some energy and get some exercise. Just a reminder to all the dog owners, our kids playground is NOT your dog's bathroom, dog's are NOT allowed ANYWHERE in Stodden Park. If you are seen letting your dogs out to defecate where our kids play we will photograph you, your vehicle, and turn you in, you WILL be fined.
View on GoogleFreeman York
a year ago
Awesome playground. My 5 year old had a blast and couldn’t pick one area as a favorite! Grounds were very well kept
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