Mangicaro Field Playground

General Information

* Name/Location of Playground Area
Mangicaro Field Playground
Yes
No
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
Cracked pavement to plastic curb to woodchips,
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
21 %
Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):
34 inches
No
Yes
What is the minimum intended age range for this playground?
2 years
What is the maximum intended age range for this playground?
12 years
Yes
Yes

Playground ElementAges 2-5 Slide

Describe the surface of the route of travel between the entrance and this element:

(e.g., pavement, grass, wood chips, rubber surfacing)

Pavement to curb to woodchips
Describe the surface of the area below the equipment:

(e.g., pavement, grass, wood chips, rubber surfacing)

Woodchips

(e.g., transfer platform, transfer support, and transfer steps)

Yes
Yes
Describe the surface type of the elevated component:

(e.g., wood, metal with small gratings, recycled plastic.)

Metal with small gratings
If there are steps to this component, how many steps lead from the ground onto the elevated play component?
4 steps
Yes
No
Yes

(transfer from a device, a support vertical handle bars)

Yes

(60 inch circle)

Yes
Yes
If yes, what is the height from the ground to the top edge of the transfer platform?
11 1/2 inches
If yes, how many steps lead from the transfer system onto the elevated play component?
3 steps

Playground ElementAges 2-5 Swings

Describe the surface of the route of travel between the entrance and this element:

(e.g., pavement, grass, wood chips, rubber surfacing)

Pavement to curb to woodchips
Describe the surface of the area below the equipment:

(e.g., pavement, grass, wood chips, rubber surfacing)

Woodchips

(e.g., transfer platform, transfer support, and transfer steps)

No
No

Playground ElementAges 5-12 Slides

Describe the surface of the route of travel between the entrance and this element:

(e.g., pavement, grass, wood chips, rubber surfacing)

Pavement to curb to woodchips
Describe the surface of the area below the equipment:

(e.g., pavement, grass, wood chips, rubber surfacing)

Woodchips

(e.g., transfer platform, transfer support, and transfer steps)

Yes
Yes
Describe the surface type of the elevated component:

(e.g., wood, metal with small gratings, recycled plastic.)

Metal with small grating
If there are steps to this component, how many steps lead from the ground onto the elevated play component?
9 steps
No
No
Yes

(transfer from a device, a support vertical handle bars)

Yes

(60 inch circle)

Yes
Yes
If yes, what is the height from the ground to the top edge of the transfer platform?
11 inches
If yes, how many steps lead from the transfer system onto the elevated play component?
8 steps

Playground ElementAges 5-12 Swings

Describe the surface of the route of travel between the entrance and this element:

(e.g., pavement, grass, wood chips, rubber surfacing)

Pavement to curb to woodchips
Describe the surface of the area below the equipment:

(e.g., pavement, grass, wood chips, rubber surfacing)

Woodchips

(e.g., transfer platform, transfer support, and transfer steps)

No
No

Comments

The playground is divided into two different age groups: ages 2-5 and ages 5-12. There also seems to be a more accessible route of travel that cuts through the other sport facilities, but it was locked during the assessment.

Comments/additional information regarding the playground