pioneer park

Our "quick" pit-stop the other day turned into over an hour of play. What can I say? It's easy to lose track of time when you're having fun.

Once upon a time I tried taking small roads home (hint hint: they're called small roads for a reason!). I ended up taking an incredibly creative route home.

The only good thing that came out of that time-consuming excursion? I ran into Pioneer Park (1966 Chatsworth Street North, Roseville). This week we found our way back to this neat little park tucked away from busy city life.


Here's what you need to know:
Parking: Off-street
Age range (playground): 2+
Sidewalks: Well-paved to and around the playground, as well as through the park (my guess is that it joins the Roseville trail)
Seating: Several benches around the play area
Bathrooms: None (maybe a portable one come summer?)
Picnic tables: A couple by the playground
Grills: NA
Sports field: Open field behind play area; half a basketball court


The park sits close to Rosedale and HarMar malls. It's located in a surprisingly quiet neighborhood, which offers a much-needed break from city life rush.

There are probably only two good parking spots: one on either side of the sidewalk leading to the park. Anywhere else and you'll end up walking all the way around the metal fencing on the street-side of the park (and it's pretty long).


As inconvenient as this is, it definitely helps keep kiddos corralled and away from passing cars.

The play area is split into three sections: a swing set, playground, and a rock play area. All sections are laid with pebbles. Zoey was able to traverse the playground on her own, but needed my constant supervision and help from time to time.


The first play structure we ran into is the swing set, complete with a high-back swing, a baby swing, and two regular swings. The playground is next. It's in good condition, complete with several slides, a tunnel, and a variety of climbing ladders, to name just a few of its features.

The rock play area is tucked into a corner of the park, next to the playground. Here kids can fill containers with pebbles, hoist them up a pulley system, dump them out and repeat repeat repeat.


To one side of the park is a beautiful rock wall. My kiddos loved scaling it. I imagine it's beautiful when vegetation begins to bloom. To top off park aesthetics, there's also a quaint pagoda on one side of the playground, complete with benches.

Admittedly, there's not much unique about Pioneer Park. We enjoyed our visit nonetheless and were glad we stopped for some fresh air.