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University Park Wells Run Playground

📍 University Park, MD

★4.7(39 Google reviews)

Wells Run Playground offers two distinct sections: a big-kid zone with spider web, monkey bars, rope ladders, and multiple slides, and a toddler area with a rock wall, plastic reptiles to climb, and smaller slides. Suits ages 18 months and up.

✓ spider web climber✓ tube slide✓ toddler zone✓ monkey bars✓ well-maintained✓ University Park MD
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★★★★★Featured review by Michael Rohlf

Wells Pkwy WEST takes you to the parking lot for this playground. Non-residents cannot park on Wells Pkwy East, which is a dead end.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Excellent for families with children ages 18 months through 10 years. The distinct age zones mean toddlers and school-age kids can both be challenged appropriately in the same visit. Non-residents must use Wells Pkwy West for parking — the eastern street is resident-only.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Enter via Wells Pkwy West to access the parking lot — Wells Pkwy East is a resident-only dead end.
⏰The playground is not fully fenced; keep an eye on toddlers near the perimeter.
đŸŽŸī¸The reptile climbers in the toddler zone are a hit with children ages 18 months to 3 years — plan extra time there.
🚗Visit on weekday afternoons for the lightest crowds.

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.7
★★★★★

39 Google reviews

Big-kid climbing variety40%
Toddler zone quality30%
Newer, well-maintained structures20%
Park surroundings10%
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Michael Rohlf

★★★★★

“Wells Pkwy WEST takes you to the parking lot for this playground. Non-residents cannot park on Wells Pkwy East, which is a dead end.”

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David Cooper

★★★★★

“Great playground. Large assortment of activities for kids of all ages. Big kid section has several good climbing options, spider web, monkey bars, rope ladders, 2 slides and a tube slide. Small kid section has 2 slides, small tube slide, rock wall, and big plastic reptiles to climb on. 4 regular swings, 2 toddler swings, and a tire swing. Rotating chairs and a play house. Everything is in great condition. Ground cover is thick wood mulch. Attached parking lot, picnic tables, and plenty of shade. Playground is adjacent to a soccer field and a small pavilion. A+.”

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Preston Melbourneweaver

★★★★★

“Great play structures for 18 months+ in a big beautiful park. Wish the whole playground was fenced in. Everything is on the newer side.”

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Ray Raftovich

★★★★★

“Lovely little family park”

Reviews from Google

Overview

University Park Wells Run Playground delivers one of the most complete equipment lineups in the area. The big-kid section features a spider web climber, monkey bars, rope ladders, a tube slide, and two standard slides. The toddler zone includes a rock wall, two slides, a small tube slide, and large plastic reptiles to climb on. Four standard swings are on-site. Reviewers note the structures are relatively new and well-maintained.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday05:00 – 22:00
Tuesday05:00 – 22:00
Wednesday05:00 – 22:00
Thursday05:00 – 22:00
Friday05:00 – 22:00
Saturday05:00 – 22:00
Sunday05:00 – 22:00

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