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Emerald Park Playground, A Park, 1300 Lake Drive, Eugene, Oregon

Rides On Springs
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Two rides on springs were located nearest to the parking lot. Fixed benches allowed parents to watch their kids play.


Emerald Park external link Playground   •  A Park external link   •  1300 Lake Drive external link   •  Eugene external link Oregon external link   •  Nikon D300S Camera external link AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikon Lens external link   •  (Date Photographed: 10:13:23 Saturday 14 May 2022)   •  (Date Published: Sunday 15 May 2022)   •  © 2022 Bryan Costales external link Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C22_0545
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Trash Top
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The top of a trash can, located next to the playground, was decorated with painted hands, a pail and shovel, and a castle.


Emerald Park external link Playground   •  A Park external link   •  1300 Lake Drive external link   •  Eugene external link Oregon external link   •  Nikon D300S Camera external link AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikon Lens external link   •  (Date Photographed: 10:13:33 Saturday 14 May 2022)   •  (Date Published: Sunday 15 May 2022)   •  © 2022 Bryan Costales external link Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C22_0546
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Play It Safe
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A sign was located next to the path that ran alongside the playground. The sign read:

Play it Safe!
This play area has been provided for you by the River Road Parks & Recreation District for your enjoyment. Adult supervision is always recommended and is required for children under eight year of age Please respect others, have fund & Play Safely!
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Absent Children
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The playground looked spooky on an overcast morning. No children were present that early.


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Three Slides
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Three slides were available at the playground. One was formed from a curved tube. Another looked like a corkscrew. And the third was a normal flat and straight slide.


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Swing Sets
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Two sets of swings were joined together. The swings for younger children were in the foreground. The swings for older children were beyond.


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Tire Swing
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A tire suspended by a chain created a ride for older children.


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Spinning Ride
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A spinning ride was located next to the park path. Beyond that was a rigid hoop for kids to play upon.


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Later That Morning
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Kids were present later that morning. Here the kids walked the wrong direction up a slide.


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Four Kids
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Four kids bravely swung together on the yellow tire hung by a chain. In the foreground and out of focus was a totem pole.


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