Dennis the Menace Playground, Monterey

This park is spread out and has lots to offer all ages. At the entrance you are greeted by a full-sized locomotive engine that you can climb on.  I don’t know a kid alive who’s head wouldn’t turn at that! Near the entrance is also the play area for the very young.

There is a rock-climbing wall (more of a tall bouldering wall, as there aren’t any ropes.)  A long suspension bridge is the centerpiece. There is a small maze made from hedges, and plenty of sand around the different play structures. The drawbacks are that there is little shade, and you may need to keep your kid(s) within viewing distance as there are some tempting things to climb that are made from or near some cement. Here are ome pictures of the park.