Ed Hayes Park

Cute! Took the kids there while babysitting. Someone left their Spider-Man action figure there, it's on the bench (maybe not, tho) if it's yours ???? The playground itself is rather basic, except for a huge climbing red and yellow jungle gym area and a small rock climbing wall (one plastic, a part of the main jungle gym, another an actual plastic wall near the east part of the park). Has a lovely picnic table near the fence to the south that's shaded with a structure. Has one swing for special needs children, one infant swing, and two regular child swings. There is a field nearby with a few small trees, perfect for larger activities such as Frisbee, kickball, baseball, soccer, kite-flying, and maybe even lacrosse or golf if you have the equipment (although, I don't recommend these activities too near the playground or residential area as a Frisbee or ball could go flying at a child, a passerby, or into a neighbor's window. Take caution when playing a large-scale game or aiming or facing west. Wear proper safety protection when playing anything. A tip is to face Route 45/52. Archery or any game where there is direct physical involvement or weapons should not be done here). Near the edge of Bel Aire, Route 45/52, Aurelio's Pizzaria, Arby's, The UPS Store, and other businesses. Not exactly a place for a day trip, but rather a park for a kid blowing off some steam. The only three things I have concerns about: -Near busy roads (a small intersection for the neighborhood, which tends to get a bit of traffic when people come home from work, and it's near Route 45/52) -Swing mats are torn up and will need replacing (somewhat difficult to stop swinging) -No accessible bathroom (not a huge concern, but if it's hot and your child chugs a lot of water, you'll have to go to Aurelio's, crossing a main road)

This is a nice park. There is a small pavillion where I ate lunch w the kids at a shaded picnic table. The park was very clean. There are 2 small rock climbing walls, swings, a Handicap Accessible swing, and 2 large jungle gym structures w a slide. Street parking.

Good park, really needs some shade and a second slide. Normally not a lot of children at this park.