Roseland Playground

Located on Fluvanna Ave. in Jamestown, the Roseland Playground was completely renovated in 2011. This universally accessible playground offers a modern playground with climbing nets, an obstacle course, merry-go-round, sway deck, swings, and more.

Directions

From Jamestown, take Washington Street until it ends at Fluvanna Ave. Turn right on Fluvanna Ave. and the playground will be on your right.

Amenities

• Picnic tables
• Universally Accessible
• Slides
• Swings
• Sway Deck
• Educational features (kaleidoscopes and sensory boards)
• Obstacle course
• Climbing nets
• Merry-go-round
• Padded playground surface

Looking through a kaleidoscope

Climbing on the equipment

Going down the slide

A safe merry-go-round

Warren Municipal Pool

The Warren Municipal Pool is located on Pool St. in Warren, PA. This is a convenient day trip from the Jamestown area, and offers a spectacular children's pool, water slide, and swimming pool for a low cost.

In 2011, the fees for non-residents are:

Children under age 6: $1.75
Youth under age 18: $2.50
Adults: $4.00

Directions

To get to the Warren Pool from Jamestown, take NY-60 (south)/Foote Ave. Turn right onto US-62 South. This route will take the driver through downtown Warren: US-62 will turn into Market St.

Turn left onto US-6 BUS (Pennsylvania Ave). The street is signed as "Penna Ave." Take the third right onto Oak St. Follow Oak St. until the street ends (Oak St. turns into Pool St.).

There is plenty of free parking, and a playground outside of the pool area.

Amenities:

• Zero-depth entry for children and those requiring wheelchair access

• Geysers, sprinkler, and shallow children's pool

• Large water slide

• Restrooms

• Snack Bar

• Large lawn for resting

• Lifeguards

Lucille Ball Memorial Park

Lucille Ball Memorial Park is located in the village of Celeron, on the shore of Lake Chautauqua. Lucille Ball spent summers here as a teenager, selling hot dogs. The park contains a dock, boat launch, playground, and a small lighthouse. This is also the location where the Summer Wind sight-seeing cruise departs. Children love feeding the local ducks, and many kids play in the water near the boat launch and pier. Many people fish off the dock, so swimmers should beware of fishing lines and fishing hooks. This park does not feature a beach or lifeguards.

Location:

21 Boulevard Ave Celoron , NY 14720

Amenities:

• Boat launch

• Playground

• Dock

• Picnic tables

• Ball field

• Walking paths along the lake

• Picnic shelters

• Restrooms

The playground offers slides, a bridge, and monkey bars. The surface is bark mulch, and the playground is not universally accessible. Children love running along the walking paths by the sea wall along the lake. A statue of Lucille Ball is located in this park, immortalizing a scene from the Lucille Ball show (the statue is selling "vitameatavegamin" syrup from an episode of the show).

Jamestown Children's Museum

Update: The Jamestown Children's Museum no longer has a building, as the former benefactor passed away prior to the completion of the lease agreement. The museum is looking for a donation of a space containing at least 5,000 square feet, and will remain unopened indefinitely.

The Children's Museum of Jamestown is located in the heart of the city, and offers a variety of fun and educational hands-on opportunities for young children and their parents. The museum features an arts-and-crafts room, a medical sciences room, an area for young toddlers to safely explore, musical activities, and more. In addition to the indoor exhibits, an outdoor park will be cordoned off in the spring and summer. Hours and the official opening date are to be determined.

Playing in the bounce house is fun!

Exploring medical science with real X-rays.

A special area for the 0-3 age group

Location: 300 N. Main Street, Jamestown, NY - on the corner of Main St. and 3rd St.

Admission: Suggested donation of $1 per child. Adults without children will not be admitted.

Amenities:

(available during preview)

A sailboat to climb on and explore
Arts and Crafts
Toddler play room
Medical Science Exploration
Music and Sound Exploration
Bounce House
Train Table
Air Hockey table
Microscope with various objects to inspect

Note: At the time of the preview, the museum was still under construction and many more exciting exhibits will be available when the official opening day arrives.