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Pappy's Playground: A Unique Kids Play Area at Charles R. Wood Park

17 Elizabeth Little Boulevard (formerly West Brook Road), Lake George, NY 12845

Editor's Note 07/30/24: The Village recently announced that they are working with Warren County to rebuild this playground and add a splash pad. Upgrades are expected to be completed by 2026. But don't wait to visit - it's awesome for kids right now!

Pappy's Playground is the children's corner of Charles R. Wood Park. It's a unique play area with climbing structures, tunnels, walking paths, and more fun around every corner.

kids by fountain
This is where the splash pad will go.

Make sure to walk through this fun area of the park next time you're in Lake George with the kids!

kids playing in a play area with a musical element

The playground/play area is set up in such a way to encourage kids to explore and use their imaginations.

on left dad with kid in canoe in park, on the right kid poses on wooden climbing structure

There are canoes to climb in, a musical element to play, a cave crawl to run through, an elevated log walk to maneuver, and a stepping boulders labyrinth to navigate.

rock labrynth

This nature-themed park opened in 2015 and includes informative signage about local wildlife like butterflies, porcupines, and more.

signage in pappy's playground about frogs and salamanders

(Did you know that male butterflies filter out minerals from water they drink to deliver them to the females when they mate?)

little girl going through cave crawl

In addition to educational signage you'll also find signs labeling all of the play area equipment, complete with age recommendations; most are for ages 5 to 12, but there are some elements appropriate for children as young as 2.

image split in three of Pappy's Playground play area signs

Pappy's Playground borders the Festival Commons area and is close to public restrooms and the skate park, also located within Charles R. Wood Park.

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Please note, dogs are prohibited at Pappy's Playground, and the facilities are unsupervised, so use at your own risk and keep a close eye on the little ones.

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Erin Nudi Erin is an avid reader, yogi, jogger, and hiker. She's passionate about everything Lake George, Adirondacks, and the Capital Region, and loves supporting the hardworking business in this area. When she's not attending local events, you can find her at a park with her two young kids and husband.