New North Beach Playground To Open In Santa Monica

SANTA MONICA, CA – The grand opening of the North Beach playground will be on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. in Santa Monica. The park is the City's newest universally accessible playground, and joins the four other beachside playgrounds, the press release said.

Everyone is invited to come out to the opening to help the City welcome the newest space for family fun north of the Santa Monica Pier and east of the beach trail at Montana Avenue, the press release said. Mayor Pro Tem Gleam Davis and the Recreation & Parks Commission Chair John C. Smith will say a few words, followed by play for kids ages 2 to 12.

"Come check out the playground’s universally accessible design that inspires activity, mobility, and imagination in all children," the press release said.

The playground will include separate playing areas for children 2-5 years old and another for children 5-12 years old. Both play areas are highlighted by barrier-free equipment such as a two-mast space net, a bird nest basket swing, and a sensory garden, according to the City. These structures will allow for increased maneuvering space and are complimented by accessible surfaces and paths, the press release said.

"With the addition of the North Beach playground, families visiting Santa Monica State Beach will now have five unique locations to make play a bigger component to having a great day at the beach,” Karen Ginsberg, Director of Community and Cultural Services, said in a statement. “This playground also complements Santa Monica’s South Beach playground, Ocean Park playground, Muscle Beach’s equipment for kids and the Annenberg Community Beach House playground.”

Visit santamonicaparks.org/north-beach-playground for more information.

Photos courtesy of Jason Abraham/City of Santa Monica