The City’s 30,000 square foot Fantasy Farm Playground in Riverview Farm Park will soon have a new updated look! This destination playground is one of the most used in the City, and is visited by over 80,000 children each year. It has not had a major upgrade since it was originally constructed over eighteen years ago.

Earlier this year, Parks, Recreation and Tourism began the process of implementing planned improvements to the playground. The Department contracted with outside vendors to develop new and more exciting play challenges while replacing some of the older worn equipment. Improvements included upgrading roofing systems that had faded, replacing merry-go-rounds with the most up to date and accessible units, and installing new freestanding climbers and spring riders. The playground will also sport some new features, including a “rock climber” that has been very popular in some of other City playgrounds. All renovations and additions are scheduled to be completed by May 2016.

The playground is adjacent to picnic facilities, an interactive garden (maintained by the Virginia Master Gardeners) , restrooms, a concession stand, athletic fields, a two mile paved multipurpose trail and a small skatepark.