kid venture playground

I am a mom of 4 little guys. oldest 7..twins 4..and youngest 3. I am planning summer trips..trying to that is. I have heard this place is an awesome place...however it's been several years since my friend had been there. I would like for anyone who knows...has the upkeep ground work been doing? Is this a safe environment? I do thank anyone in advance for helping me make this decision to go. thank you kindly!

What was once a wonderful place for local kids to play is becoming a hazard. On our last visit we saw holes in the fence where the Ducks can enter the playground; a broken tire swing and missing pieces from their obstacle course. I am afraid that a child will be hurt if the condition is not remedied. Wake up Anderdon, the kids deserve better!

This playground was awesome in it's hayday. It's built with exploration in mind. There are many nooks and crannies for children to explore. With that said, there are many nooks and crannies for people to hide in. The structure is so huge, unless you are on their heels, it's hard to keep sight of your child. There have been several attacks on preteens by adults hiding in the shadows. I don't take my kids here anymore. It's just become creepy. The playground is in disrepair. Some slides are closed. My 4 year old niece went down a slide and bumped her head. It knocked her out and she ended up in the ER with several stitches. There are nails and splintered wood to look out for. If you choose to take your kids, please walk through with them and be aware of their surroundings. Also be aware that there is a separate entrance from the back of the area.

I was excited to bring my kids here after reading the reviews on here. Unfortunately, this playground has seen better days. It looks like it was awesome when it was new, but has numerous broken pieces and a few of the areas are somewhat of a hazard. We drove 40 mins to visit while on a trip to Lake Hartwell. We will not return. It's a shame this hasn't been maintained better.

I've always played with my kids in the "castle". It was so much fun and even better when there's no crowd. Many nooks and cranny's to hide in. Got swings and slides and poles and nets. The "Hundred Acre Wood" is about a two block distance walk to enter the double trail and it's naturally awesome with the tree varieties and the poison ivy hiding everywhere. Well, maybe not so much for poison ivy. Just know what it looks like. There are fields for kite flying and Frisbee also. Got picnic tables, so bring food and let me know when. There are ball fields there which are usually locked, but we climb over. Got bathrooms too. Adjacent to the civic center so if there's something going on, you could do both.

We go to this playground all the time with my grandchildren. It's safe, clean and a great place for the kids to play. They have benches for the grown up's to sit on while they watch their loved one's play. Ages two to 14 would be about the right age for the park. It has buildings to run through, swings, jungle bars, and lots more.

It was a great play area but it is falling apart now. Nails sticking out, the two big slides are boarded up, swings are broken. It was not a good experience.

Our kids love to come here when we come to Anderson. As a parent it is a little nerve racking. We always try to sit near the entrance/exit. There is another gate in the rear that was open last time we visited so we sat where we could see both. It is really hard to keep your eyes on the kids at all times. We try to dress ours in bright like colors. We have been visiting here for 8 years and we wish we had something like it in our town. The only thing I would change would be to take out the dark castle and replace it with something that we could keep our eyes on our kids. The last time I was there (Late March 13) it appeared that they had made some repairs and freshened up a good bit.

The Playground is located inside a Civic Center Park. There are walking trails around the entire place, with a few small lakes and a plethora of geese to watch and feed. There are also soccer fields, softball/baseball fields and kite flying venus to enjoy. There is also a disc golf course onsite.

They have let the teenagers absolutely take over this place! PARENTS: take a walk around the inside of the structure before you let your kids play, especially young ones. Not only is there vulgar graffiti, some parts of the equipment have been destroyed to the point of being very UNSAFE. Half of the original structure on the outside is now missing due to teenagers breaking things and the city of Anderson does nothing to replace or repair it. This park was incredible when it was first built, it's such a shame to see them refusing to keep it up. Our mayor actually said its not the adults responsibility to provide things for children to do. What a load of horse manure!!!!

This playground use to be SO nice but has went down hill. It does not looked maintained at all. There is trash & fowl language painted & marked everywhere. Among many things It could also use a fresh coat of paint, weed killer (bc there's tall grass n weeds everywhere) & fresh mulch. Its so disappointing to see this place mistreated by unruly children/teens---especially since Anderson has very little for kids to do as it is :(

We actually took some of our middleschool youth from church there this weekend. What a neat place. I had no idea it was there, as I've only lived here a few months. Unlike any playground i've ever seen, and it was free.I would've rated it 5 starts except that it could use a little upkeep (graffiti, rusty chains on swings, etc.). Small stuff.

It is unfortunate that such a great place for kids is frequented by older kids who might be engaged in questionable activity within the playground. I suggest as a parent that you go with your child for a quick walk through before you let them go alone.

My liitle ones loved this playground. I've never seen anything like it. I'm taking them again and will go to Split Creek Farm for a tour. I live about two hours away and it will be worth the ride.

My boyfriend's family lives in Anderson and we are frequent visitors. Conveniently located and easy to find-my children LOVE this playground. Unlike any other we've been to-it is a medieval theme-and I can honestly say it is HUGE! It is a large castle with "secret" passages that meander and lead all over. There is a play area for smaller children also. Ropes for climbing, tires swings tucked down into a nook, things for hanging from, jumping off of, climbing on-it really is a terrific place to play. Just when you think you have seen all of it, you go thru another opening and it just goes on and on. There is a covered picnic area with tables and benches that make for a nice play for parents to sit. The adjacent pond makes it easy to feed the ducks and a bathroom just a short walk makes it desireable. With twins who are almost 5, I am always looking for good places to play that have restrooms that are open, as frequent trips to the potty are inevitable with little ones about. We went in the morning one day during our last visit in July and it was nice, even in the heat of the day. There is some shade in addition to the picnic shelter. My children constantly ask when we are going back to the castle.