About Fox Point Playground
Fox Point Playground offers a versatile outdoor experience, uniquely combining a main playground designed for older children (5-12) with an adjacent splash pad/water area, making it ideal for cooling off on hot days. Its strategic location provides easy access to a scenic walking path connecting to India Point Park, the Newport Ferry, a public library, and a donut shop, allowing for a full day of varied family activities.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families with children aged 5-12 seeking an active and engaging playground experience.Hot days when a splash pad is essential for cooling off and extending playtime.Families looking to combine playground fun with other activities like walking, reading, or grabbing a treat.Parents seeking a public park with convenient amenities like bathrooms and nearby food options.**5-12 year olds:** Primary target age, as signs indicate equipment is 'built for 5-12'. They will find the main playground challenging and engaging.
Why families love it
- Integrated splash pad/water area directly next to the playground, crucial for hot weather.
- Walking path connects to India Point Park, Newport Ferry, and other attractions for extended family outings.
- Presence of bathrooms/changing rooms near the water area.
- Features a 'cool climber with bells' for engaging play.
- Kind staff person was on duty, offering chairs for parents to sit in the shade.
- Convenient bus route located directly in front of the park entrance.
Insider tips
- If planning to use the splash pad, arrive after 12 PM as it's closed earlier.
- Be prepared for puddles on the playground if visiting after recent heavy rain.
- When trying to open the water park gate, remember to pull up on the hinge with some force.
- Consider utilizing the bus route for convenient access, as it stops directly in front of the park.
- Explore the surrounding area, including the nearby donut shop, public library, and India Point Park, for additional family activities.
- Bring swimwear and towels for the splash pad, especially on hot days.
Good to know before you go
- Expecting toddlers (under 5) to fully engage with all main playground equipment, as some parts are advanced.
- Early morning visits if the primary reason is to use the splash pad (it opens at noon).
- Immediately after heavy rain if bothersome puddles are a concern.
- Trips where you're in a rush to access the water park, as the gate might require a specific opening technique.
- Troublesome puddles, particularly under swings, after heavy rain.
- Crowds
- Not specifically mentioned in the reviews, suggesting it doesn't typically reach overwhelming crowd levels that detract from the experience, though public parks can vary.
- Value
- This is a public playground, so access to both the playground and splash pad is free, offering excellent value for family entertainment.
- Food
- Not explicitly stated, but as a public park, outside food and drinks are typically allowed. The presence of a donut shop across the street suggests families can easily bring or purchase nearby snacks.
- Accessibility
- A bus route leads directly in front of the park.
- Safety
- A 'very kind staff person on duty' was observed, implying some level of supervision or assistance available on-site.
What parents say
"Wonderful playground for children all ages I’d think. The Fox Point water area is directly next to it. Walking path behind the baseball field that takes you too the bridge that crosses over 195 west and east bound into India Point area where theNewport Ferry is located as well as India point playground and all sorts of interesting things!"
5 years ago
"Had a great experience at the Fox Point playground, the water park definitely came in handy as our family was at the park, our kid's wanted play basketball, they did for a while until I seen they were too hot, instead of the day ending and rushing home for that A.C, we let the fun continue at Fox Point, the gate was close, I tried pulling up the hinge to the gate but would not open had to walk around. (The hinge to the gate does open have to pull up and with some force), a Gentlemen came over to us to let us know, we tried it out and it opened. There is a bus route that leads right in front of"
9 months ago
"A fun public playground. We came a day after a heavy rain and there were some troublesome puddles (like right under the swings). The equipment was a little advanced for my 2 year old, though signs indicate it's built for 5-12. There is also a splash pad which would have been awesome, but it doesn't open until 12. Overall it was fun!"
5 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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