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📍 998 Parkside Valley Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
🐦We’re currently on a mission to visit every playground in the Triangle region! If you don’t see something posted on our site yet, it is definitely in the works!
Northwest Park is a small park and playground located at the corner of Louis Stephens and Parkside Valley in Morrisville. This is not a huge park but the playground is always busy, as kids love this spot.
Before diving into my review of this park in Morrisville NC, I have included a checklist of the amenities and features you can find at Northwest Park. These are the elements I care about as a parent, and I think you might, too.
Northwest Park Playground Review
We have played at the Northwest Park Playground many times, even before Malcolm could walk! I always preferred this spot when he was a crawler, as the ground was astro-turf rather than mulch. Moms of babies know how unpleasant it is grabbing mulch out of little’s hands and mouths constantly!
Now, Northwest Park has a rubberized ground surface, which is even better than the green astro-turf, and I love it since he’s now a toddler who still frequently falls down.
This playground is always clean and well-kept. There are two separate play structures: one for older kids and another designed for the younger set. However, my child never stays at the one meant for him! These two play structures are not far apart, so kids of all ages seem to intermingle and play everywhere.
Next to the smaller playground is a sort of half circle with a low stone wall surrounding it. Kids often play with balls and other toys in this open area, and the walls are perfect for parents to sit on.
As a toddler mom, I like the smaller play structure for my son. It has a small slide with curving,, low stairs he can easily ascend on his own. He adores this slide and goes down it multiple times each visit.
I wish there weren’t so many curving metal support structures on this playground, but, unfortunately, that just seems to be part of the design. My kiddo’s head is a magnet for these metal bars, but that just might be him. 🙂
One thing we also miss at this park is swings. There aren’t any swings available here, much to Malcolm’s disappointment. However, on the older kids’ play structure there is a rubbery “hammock” type swinging surface (as seen in the photo of Malcolm and I at the top of this post).
Another element of the playground I don’t *love* is that, due to its small size, it can get crowded quite quickly on a nice day. This means kids are running back and forth all around the structures in a small space and Malcolm has been plowed over more than once by a child (and even an adult) jogging by!
All this to say, just be aware to keep an eye on your littlest ones here, and prepare for some crowds on the prettiest days.
This park would be awesome for a birthday party, and I’ve seen several taking place here. The large covered pavilion is just steps from the playground and has abundant seating.
Finally, there’s more to Northwest Park than just its playground. There is also a large field, surrounded by a paved walking path. Along this path are a few hanging bars and elements for adult fitness. There are frequently families playing soccer in these fields and people walking their dogs. It’s a pleasant, neighborhood atmosphere here at Northwest Park.
Other things to note about this playground:
- Parking is fairly limited with a small lot right next to the playground.
- There’s a little free library here!
- There’s a table with a chess board pattern inlaid. BYO checkers or chess pieces to play!
Check out these nearby playgrounds next:
🐦Carpenter Park – Cary