French Regional Park Play Area
The play area at French Regional Park has been an iconic play area in the Twin Cities for generations of park guests. Three Rivers conducted a re-design process in 2016 to develop a new play area at the park that will meets or exceeds its status as a signature creative play facility.
Fun Facts & New Features
The French Regional Park play area features iconic towers and nets, slides and more. Here are a few fun facts about the play area:
- The tallest tower is 28 feet, 9 inches.
- The longest point of the play area is 96 feet, 3.5 inches.
- There are six slides.
- The tallest slide is 12 feet, 5 inches.
- There are 47 climbable nets.
The re-design process also added features, including:
- Water misters
- A play area for smaller children
- Additional seating around the play area
- Shade umbrellas on the patio
- A ramp through the second level, making it fully accessible
FAQs About The Project
1. How old is the French creative play area?
The Creative Play Area was first constructed in 1989.
2. Why was the creative play area replaced?
The Creative Play Area was almost 30 years old and scheduled for replacement. French Regional Park underwent a pavement rehabilitation project in the summer of 2017, so replacing the play area in 2017 limited the impact to the recreation area.
French Play Area In the News
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Watch CCX Media's coverage of the play area after it was redesigned in 2017 and see what visitors initially had to say about it.
