READY, SET, PLAY! Langley Mayor Paul Samuelson and Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson watch as South Whidbey Parks & Recreation Commissioner Linda Kast cuts the ribbon opening the gates to the new playground, which officially opened Saturday at the Sports Complex on Langley Road. Within seconds, a dozen or so kids were climbing, swinging, sliding or jumping and generally having a swell time on the new equipment. - Jeff VanDerford / The Record
Jeff VanDerford / The Record
READY, SET, PLAY! Langley Mayor Paul Samuelson and Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson watch as South Whidbey Parks & Recreation Commissioner Linda Kast cuts the ribbon opening the gates to the new playground, which officially opened Saturday at the Sports Complex on Langley Road. Within seconds, a dozen or so kids were climbing, swinging, sliding or jumping and generally having a swell time on the new equipment.

New playground opens on Langley Road

By JEFF VANDERFORD
South Whidbey Record Reporter
March 10, 2009 · Updated 3:37 PM 

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The South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District held a grand opening for its new pavilions and playground Saturday at noon.

Located at the Sports Complex on Langley Road, the complex was built to provide shelter for families in case of rain during soccer events.

The park improvements have something for the whole family. There are two large spectator pavilions with tables and barbecue grills when the weather cooperates. The pavilion is accented with landscaping and low-impact rain gardens, while the main plaza includes a stamped concrete pathway and room for the kids to ride their bicycles or practice skating.

Contact South Whidbey Record Reporter Jeff VanDerford at jvanderford@southwhidbeyrecord.com or (360) 221-5300.

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