There are quite a few play structures that are ships and my kids favorite is Pirate Park in Bethany (previously named Bethany Meadows Park, now referred to as Rock Creek Greenway), but there are a few others worth mentioning. Frances Street Park is an Adventure Ship that will get your kids exploring into the deep blue ocean. There are fun periscope panels to look out toward the sea, as well as talk tubes to call out to your other mates. There are also slides, climbers, and various other panels. Surprisingly you can come to shore rather quickly and play on the grass, walk over bridges, or even play basketball. My only reservation for this park is if you have a kid allergic to acorns this might not be a place where you want to play. On the other hand, if you aren’t allergic, your kids can run wild and the acorns could be their booty. The last thing to mention is this park would be a nice place for your littles ones to ride trikes or bikes around the ship while other kids are still playing on ship. Overall, this is a nice park where many adventures await. Ahoy!
Click on City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation to see their discription of Frances Street Park.
Click on maps or Frances Street Park for directions to this park.
