Our official playdate at this park got rained out but we’ve been going a couple of times a week with friends so I thought I’d go ahead and blog about it. We are fortunate to have several friends that live right near the park, so it’s a great meeting spot for us to get together once or twice a week! I love that it’s just down the street from Starbucks so I can get myself a beverage on the way!
14500 W 151st St. Olathe, KS 66062
What we love about this park: Gretchen loves the “castle park” as she calls it. The unique castle structure is fun for kids that like to play pretend. There are 4 slides, 2 bridges, and lots of climbing features for little and big kids to enjoy. Instead of mulch or sand there are plastic tiles with some bounce to them (not sure what exactly they are called) beneath the play structure. I like this as a parent as it means I don’t have to stop and empty my shoes (or my kid’s shoes!) in the middle of play time. Gretchen’s is currently obsessed with swings and this park has 2 baby swings and 2 regular swings. There is also a shelter that can be reserved for parties, a water fountain right next to it, and bathrooms are just a short walk away. There are 3 benches and a picnic table near the playground where you can sit and enjoy a picnic.
Other things to know about Blackbob Park:
-It is home to Blackbob Bay, an awesome pool to enjoy during the summer. I love the mini me swimming sessions in the mornings that allow you to enjoy the kid areas without the big kids. You just pay for one adult to get in and 2 kids under 5 get in with you for free. I also love to go on the evenings that they do water walking in the lazy river, it’s a low impact but effective work out.
-In the summer there are also batting cages and a mini golf course you can use.
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