Dunedin's Edgewater Park Playground Reopens

DUNEDIN, FL — Families can now bring their children to play at one of Dunedin’s most popular park destinations.

Dunedin Parks & Recreation has completed the playground and swing set renovation project at Edgewater Park, 51 Main St.

The playground features two separate play areas: one for preschool kids age 2 to 5 and one for school-age kids age 5 to 12.

With the location of the playground next to the Dunedin Marina, the Edgewater Playground has a nautical theme with aqua tone colors, sea life and life ring panels, and wooden planks.

The new swing sets include an Americans With Disabilities-approved swing with a molded seat back and harness. Additionally, a parent-and-child swing set was installed so families can swing together.

The previous addition of playground equipment at Edgewater Park opened in 2017 with extra consideration for inclusive design through the support of the GFWC Woman’s Club of North Pinellas and the Disability Advisory Committee.

The school-age unit included multi-generational and barrier-free equipment including a wheelchair-accessible rocking boat and a merry-go-round with raised seat backs for additional support.

For this renovation, parks staff expanded on the inclusive design.

An additional feature is a large shade canopy that covers the new equipment, protecting users from the harsh Florida sun.

Picnic tables are located under the shade canopy, providing a 360-degree view of the playground, allowing parents and guardians to simultaneously keep an eye on children of different age groups.

For more information and park pavilion rentals, contact Dunedin Parks & Recreation at 727-812-4530 or visit www.DunedinGov.com/parksandrec.

This press release was produced by the City of Dunedin. The views expressed here are the author’s own.