Playgrounds for Seniors

Well Diane, you were ahead of your time! Or maybe the rest of the USA is simply way behind. Since my post I've learned that the city of Novato, California is actually looking into building a senior playground -- encouraged by some residents. Can they really be the only one in the US? Meanwhile, keep on playing. No one says you have to stop as your kids get older (so I tell myself.)

I've always thought there should be adult playgrounds. When the kids were younger, we always climbed, crawled and slid with them and thought, then, adult playgrounds should be made.

Cool, looks like a place for the elderly to hang out and meet, although younger adults may also want a go on the equipment. I am not quite at the elderly stage yet, but the kid slides seem a bit small for me these days. Wonder which town in the US will be the first to try this idea out.

I like your continuing comments on fun and play activities for all ages, junkmaster Bernie. Yes, to intergenerational options. What a great idea for nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Or maybe for preschools -- safe, fun and healthy play areas for grandkids and grandparents. To me, this is forward thinking.

Wonderful, inspiring story. Inspiring enough to make me write my own - http://www.deepfun.com/2008/04/senior-playgrounds-contd.html - Thanks for this, for your work, your caring, your sense of fun.