Dennis Johnson Memorial Park, Machesney Park

Dennis Johnson Memorial Park is a cute park with small playground located on the Willow Creek Path located in a neighborhood near Forest Hills Road.  The park has a small two-level play structure, rock climbing wall, swings, basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts and easy access to the Willow Creek Path.

Best for ages 2-10.

Features

• One small two-level play structure with stair and climbing entrances
• Toddler sized equipment
• Balancing steps
• Rock climbing wall
• Spinning pole
• Drums
• Spinning number built-in
• Fortune Teller built-in
• Mirror at the top of platform
• One slide – toddler sized
• Swing set with two normal sized swings and two baby swings
• Large grassy space
• Nearby bike path
• Nearby basketball court
• Nearby tennis court
• Garbage can

Sun protection?
Some parts of the playground are in full sun, others are shaded

Parking?
2-4 parking spots in front of playground, parking on street

Playground Structure Materials?
Plastic and metal

Ground/surface materials?
Wood chips with rubber flooring beneath swing set

Fenced in?
No

Slides?
Yes, one slide – toddler sized

Swings?
Yes, four swings – two normal sized and two baby swings

Picnic tables, benches or other seating?
Yes, 1 picnic table and a pavilion in view of playground

Walking path, sidewalk or bike path?
Yes, there’s a 1.57 paved path that connects Harlem High School to Rock Cut State Park

Stroller Accessibility?
Yes

Bathrooms?
No

Drinking Fountain?
Yes

Food and Drink Nearby?
No

What makes it special or worth visiting?
Dennis Johnson Memorial Park is a neighborhood park located in Machesney Park with a small playground perfect for preschoolers and grade schoolers. The playground features a rock climbing wall, balancing steps, a spinning pole, one slide, several built-in features like a fortune teller, mirror, spinning number game, and a stand-alone drum. The playground connects to Willow Creek Path which goes from Harlem High School to Rock Cut State Park.

If you go, you may want to bring:

• Bug spray – There can be mosquitos
• Sunscreen – Some parts of the play structure get direct sunlight
• A packed lunch – There are nearby picnic tables
• Bikes, scooters, and ride-ons – The playground connects to Willow Creek Path, a 1.57 mile path connecting Harlem High School to Rock Cut State Park

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Resource: https://statelinekids.com/2018/09/20/dennis-johnson-memorial-park-machesney-park/