Monday, July 11, 2011

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