Dunwoody Park

McClellan Rd & Baisden Rd (off Bayou Blvd)

Not to far from Pintado Park, Dunwoody Park sits in a quiet neighborhood. This surprising find was filled with fun for the boys. The super tall triple slide took up most of our time while the spring animals were a good source of amusement too. This park had a good mixture of shade and also sun. While we were there, children's soccer teams were holding practice and the atmosphere was very friendly. The lengthy walking track encompasses the park. There are also swings, including those for toddlers, and a basketball court. Picnicking is possible at this park. Parking is curbside.

Dunwoody Park 4.1/5

Slides: 5/5

Climbing: 5/5

Running: 5/5

Covered Area: 4/5

Shade: 4/5

Upkeep: 5/5

Surroundings: 5/5

Bathrooms: 0/5

Swings: 4/5

Picnic Area: 4/5

Pintado Park

Morningside & Hallmark (Bayou Blvd)

This park includes a play structure, swings, a dinosaur to climb on, a walking track, baseball diamond, water fountain, and benches. This is a sand playground so it comes with the added bonus of a beach in your floorboard. The dinosaur was something new and unexpected. Climbing places are abundant in this park. The swings include those for toddlers. The grounds are extensive and include a surrounding walking track.

Pintado Park 3.1/5

Slides: 4/5

Climbing: 5/5

Running: 4/5

Covered Area: 0/5

Shade: 2/5

Upkeep: 5/5

Surroundings: 5/5

Bathrooms: 1/5

Swings: 5/5

Picnic Area: 0/5

Shell Street Park

5550 Shell Street off of Davis Hwy.

This park, while conveniently located, is not as well maintained as many others. Shell Street park does boast 2 play structures, swings, picnic tables, and a covered patio. This was an immediate favorite of the boys' because of the spiral slide and log roll. Unfortunately, the spiral slide is not easily accessed by the smaller of parksters. Once I put the toddler up on the platform, he was also enthralled with the spiral slide as it is angled and does not move too fast for him. While on the double slide, we learned that it moves super fast with not enough of a slowing ramp. Both kids slid down and right off of the double slide. The park has plenty of shade trees which leads to plenty of ground debris.

Shell Street Park: 3.3 /5

Slides: 5/5

Climbing: 5/5

Running area: 4/5

Covered Area: 3/5

Shade: 5/5

Upkeep: 2/5

Surroundings: 3/5

Bathrooms: 0/5

Swings 3/5

Picnic areas: 3/5