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Southdell Playlot

📍 East Bloomington, MN

4.3(15 Google reviews)

Southdell Playlot in Minneapolis offers a small, shaded play space with a climber. Known for its quiet, low-traffic feel — a calm option for young children in the neighborhood.

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★★★★★Featured review by Dale Roberts

This is a wonderful shady place nice climber.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with toddlers and young children who want a calm, uncrowded outdoor play space. The shade makes it a strong warm-weather option. Expectations should match the size — this is a neighborhood playlot, not a full park complex.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Visit on warm sunny days — the tree canopy keeps temperatures noticeably cooler
The playlot is small and quiet — ideal for younger children who may find larger parks overwhelming
🎟️Street parking is available along Chicago Ave

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.3

15 Google reviews

Shade and quiet praised65%
Good for young children35%
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Dale Roberts

This is a wonderful shady place nice climber.

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Ryan Salsman

Quiet, shady, and a small playground. Perfect for my daughter.

Reviews from Google

Overview

Southdell Playlot sits along Chicago Ave in south Minneapolis and offers a small, shaded playground with a climber as its centerpiece. The canopy of trees keeps it cool and calm — reviewers specifically call out the shade and quiet as its defining qualities. This is a neighborhood-scale playlot, not a destination park, and for families in the immediate area it provides a relaxed, low-key outdoor play option.

🕐 Opening Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday08:00 – 16:30
Wednesday08:00 – 16:30
Thursday08:00 – 16:30
Friday08:00 – 16:30
Saturday08:00 – 16:30
SundayClosed

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