Workers unwrapped the new playground at Fallon Field yesterday and word quickly got out - kids and parents swarmed the place well after sunset. Chris Kollett, one of the parents who pushed for the revamp, as part of an effort to get more play spaces in the neighborhood, took a bunch of photos today, including one from the very top of the slide - the longest in Boston:
Yes, the slide has a bit of risk for kids, but that's a good thing.
There are also attractions for littler kids at the playground at Walworth and South streets, as Michael Glaum illustrates with a photo of his tot's first time on a swing:
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Adorable!
By Elmer
Sat, 11/19/2016 - 5:52pm
Risk...
By bastiat
Sat, 11/19/2016 - 6:58pm
...is good.
--Gordon Gekko, playground magnate
:)
By not in the dark
Sat, 11/19/2016 - 7:05pm
Is the slide safe for adults?
By anon
Sat, 11/19/2016 - 7:22pm
Is the slide safe for adults? Asking for a friend.
I have gotten reports from adults who survived, yes
By adamg
Sat, 11/19/2016 - 11:12pm
It's apparently 4.5 seconds from top to bottom. But no stairs: You're going to have to climb up that ropey thing.
Thank you!
By A
Sat, 11/19/2016 - 7:31pm
A big thank you to all those who made this happen! Special thanks go to Adam Rogoff and Chris Kollett. Roslindale families have been waiting for a special playground like this for years. Now let's push ahead and get the equipment installed for the climber at Pagel Field! And then we need to push for the state/Parks to redo the Sherrington Woods playground!
Lookin good, Rosi!
Tot's first time on a swing at Roslindale's new playground.
By Maureen
Sat, 11/19/2016 - 7:43pm
The playground looks wonderful. Congratulations to everyone who made it happen. It was very special to see my Granddaughter enjoying her first swing. I am here on the West Coast and I think she is adorable, too!
Hat tip
By Stevil
Sat, 11/19/2016 - 10:40pm
Nice work Chris!
HUGE hat tip...
By Rostonian
Sat, 11/19/2016 - 11:38pm
Great job Adam R and team. This is a HUGE asset to the neighborhood and our kids. Awesome.
New Fallon
By Rebecca
Sun, 11/20/2016 - 10:20am
My daughter absolutely loved it. Credit to the community activists, the Mayor and Parks/Rec for doing a fantastic job upgrading the playground and the hockey rink last year. As a nearby resident I'm extremely happy my three children have fine local facilities I'm just a bit sad that Old Man Winter is right around the corner.
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