So, I've been checking out all of the new local parks so, that my kids have more options in our area for different kinds of play. One of the latest is called "Caney Park Preserve" (off Caney Rd., off 141 in Cumming). This is a neat park with different nature themed play areas grouped together. They also have walking trails and a dog park as well as a picninc pavillion & restrooms. I went w/my 2 yr old & 5 yr old & my visiting Sister-in-Law & 9 yr old nephew. The 2 boys had a great time climbing the giant rope spider web. The kids also liked the water feature that is basically rocks that you climb on with a water stream running down the middle of it & it's enircled by sand. The kids can play in the water & sand (yes, it's kind of messy). We didn't really let them play much in this part because I didn't dare mess up my new car that I had only had for about a week! They also have giant ants that kids can climb on but, they're just like giant stepping stones so, who cares? They have a "Dinosaur Dig" area with pretend (permanent) fossils sticking out of the sand. Since we brought our sand toys, the kids had fun playing in the sand. I will say this park is best for 3 or 4 yrs old & up (not much to keep a young toddler occupied). Of course little Emily tried to keep up with the big kids anyway. Unfortunately, like most parks in our area, there's not a lot of shade but, the Dinosaur Dig area did have some shade from the trees. The playground has a very woodsy surrounding & I'm sure the trails must be nice but, we didn't go on them this time. I'll have to report more later after another visit. My adice would be to bring sunscreen ( & maybe bugspray, depending on when you go) and sand toys. I liked it because it was different but, I think 2 yr old Emily was missing the slides or swings that are at most playgrounds.
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