Elm Creek Playground

Inspired by this playground in May 2012, I incorporated similar equipment into Elk River parks during my tenure as Parks and Recreation Director from 2011 to 2024. Having assessed over 100 playgrounds, I highly regard this one. The main tower showcases "Miracle" commercial equipment, paired with "Kompan" rope-themed options. This expansive playground accommodates various age groups with diverse playsets, dinosaur dig areas and sloping terrain requiring suitable footwear. Picnic tables are plentiful, and bathroom facilities include waterless soap. This playground exemplifies excellence in playground design within the Twin Cities region.

A great fenced in playground area with lots of activities! Playground equipment made for toddlers to teens! The playground is a mixture of rubberized surfacing and wood chips. There is an area that contains sand but it’s to help uncover pretend dinosaur bones! There’s adaptive swings. A lot of different climbing structures and ropes to climb. There’s a variety of areas surrounding the playground to take a seat and have a break on a bench or picnic table and some are even covered and under the shade! The playground also has a water station to fill up your water or grab a quick sip. Lots of bike trails lead to the playground. The parking lot is large with lots of parking!

Large playground with a variety of activities for kids of varying age. When it's busy expect kids to wait awhile to try out the various slides, swings, and climbers. The slides on the big structure are all identical so it would have been nice to have a bit of variety. Some of the elements have a slight danger level to them such as the large yellow spinner that could fling kids off the top. Most of the play area is covered in the medium-hard foam that protects against modest falls, but there are plenty of drops and hard rocks.

Multi level playground for kids of all ages. Toddlers and up. The playground is huge. There are so many areas, each with a different playset or activity for kids. One of the best parks I've ever seen. You can even do a dinosaur dig in the sand pit. Make sure you wear good fitting shoes as there are many slopes to walk on. There are also many picnic tables for families or get-togethers. There is a bathroom, but it is just a glorified outhouse with waterless soap and no sinks or changing tables. This is a playground we will be back to. Wish there were playgrounds like this when we were young.

Large playground area of various capabilities to challenge different age groups. Surrounded by trails. Restrooms open but permanent Porta John style. Separated areas under shade that looks good for picnic and birthday parties