DTLA LIFE MAG #13 | JANUARY 2015 | Page 30

Hooray! A place to play! The Grand Park Playground offers a cheerful space for children ages 2-12 to explore berms, tunnels, slides and a 20-foot structure. While there has been grumbling that it’s a small playground, remember that the target audience is under 4 feet, and for them, there is plenty to do. Hey, half the thrill is getting out of the stroller and being able to run around. Fencing keeps free-range toddlers contained and pets out. Shade and seating makes it nice for the parents and close proximity to clean bathrooms is a lifesaver. While the park’s address is 200 N Grand, the playground is located in the SE corner of the park closest to Spring and 1st Streets. Parking for Grand Park is available in Lot 10 on N Broad- way between First Street and Temple Street. The Lot 10 parking rate is $3.50 per 15 minutes, or $20.00 maximum per day, and $10.00 per day for weekends and evenings. Perhaps carpooling is in order. Grand Park Playground 200 North Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 972 8080 grandparkla.org