Willie "Woo Woo" Wong Park Playground

A climbable water dragon wrapped around a two-level tower and slide, and a fiery phoenix between the tot and big-kid zones.

Kid essentials

Good forAll ages

For the kidsPlay area

RestroomsYes

Picnic tablesYes

Coffee nearbyYes

How kid-friendly is it?

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