57,000+ sqft of new play areas in Unity Park

Children playing in a greenspace with tunnels, balance beams, trees, and towers

Rendering of Synnex Playground | Photo via the City of Greenville

Yesterday, the City of Greenville unveiled 57,000+ sqft of new play areas under construction at Unity Park.

Map of 4 new play areas in Unity Park | Photo via the City of Greenville

Map of 4 new play areas in Unity Park | Map by MKSK via the City of Greenville

The new space for kiddos will be broken down into 4 different areas:

🚧 Synnex Playground | 30,400 sqft (about the size of 3.5 tennis courts) | A mound playground with slides, rope climbing structures, boulder scrambles, balances logs, and 2 lookout towers

Children playing in a greenspace with tunnels, balance beams, trees, and towers

Rendering of Synnex Playground | Rendering by MKSK via the City of Greenville

🚧 Toddler Playground | 13,200 sqft (about the size of an Olympic-size swimming pool) | All-in-one play structure, log bridge, swings, teeter-totters, auditory/sensory equipment, and giant green salamander play sculpture

🚧 Anne Watson Trotter Memorial Garden | 9,400 sqft (about the size of 2 basketball courts) | Swings, several natural play elements, climbing wall, and storytelling circle

🚧 Greenville Water Splash Pad | 4,100 sqft | 40 spray jets + a special toddler-only zone

Children playing outside in spray jets in a splash pad

Rendering of Greenville Water Splash Pad | Rendering by MKSK via the City of Greenville

And some of the best news for all the parents + caregivers out there — these play areas are all conveniently located right next to restrooms.

The 60-acre Unity Park is on track to open in the spring of 2022, and you can stay up to date on all the latest information about the park here.

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