Located at the Rec Center, if you don’t know, “1000 Hands” playgrounds are just that: community playgrounds built by hundreds (even thousands!) of volunteer hands. Pleasant Ridge’s playground was built in 2000 by more than 3,000 volunteers — then renovated in 2013 to be even better and safer. (In fact, this Cincinnati Recreation Commission playground was also expanded to include a water-park worthy spray ground.)
For more 1,000 Hands Playground fun in Cincinnati, check out Sawyer Point Playground!
But enough about that — let’s talk about 1000 Hands Playground! From swings (infant, big kid and tire) to bridges, fairy tale castles to chomping crocodile slides, this playground is tons of fun. Here are some highlights:
Larger-than-Life Xylophones
What kid doesn’t love banging on stuff?
Ropes, Beams and Bridges
My kids love the various ropes, balance beams and bridges — these areas are really fun for kids to work on their coordination and balance at 1000 Hands Playground!
The Crocodile Slide
This is just plain fun! My kids especially love being chased around by Mommy Crocodile. Chomp!
The See-Saw
No kid can resist a see-saw — and this bouncy, springy see-saw is a blast!
1,000 Steps!
Maybe that’s an overstatement, but this 1000 Hands playground boasts lots of steps and climbable structures. Kids will have a blast exploring and navigating. Most of these structures are connected, too, which makes for a fun challenge! (Can your kids make it from one to the next without touching the ground?)
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Pleasant Ridge’s 1000 Hands Playground is located at 5919 Ridge Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45213.
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