Parents weigh in on ‘family time,’ church and slide etiquette. Updated: May. 20, 2025, ... Your response to the letter regarding kids going up the playground slides was beautifully written.

When my daughter was smaller, I used to get frustrated being at a playground where a bunch of “big kids” (5-year-olds probably) were monopolizing the slide, going up and down and climbing on top.

Slide Guide rating: 7/10. The play structure and wide-open space offer a lot of room to run for kids aged 2-12. However, we have to note the lack of shade and minimal inclusive features.