Naming opportunities are not guaranteed until you receive a final confirmation email from staff. This project is made possible by the Friends of WRL and the Colonial Capital, Toano, and Williamsburg Kiwanis Clubs.

Naming Opportunities

See your name on an element in the natural landscape playground! Visit the map for item locations; click here.

See your name on an element in the natural landscape playground! Visit the map for item locations; click here.

Otter Chute (slide)

A fun slide and rock scramble on the side of Mulberry Mountain. Down the chute we go!

Honeysuckle Cottage (covered gazebo)

This will be a gathering area that can function as a small stage.

Entrance Sculpture

Visual artist Matthew Leavell will create a large, whimsical metal sculpture. Image is representative, not actual design.

Enchanted Island (sand play area)

This area will feature sand activity elements for imaginative play. Image is representative, not actual design.

Garden Sculpture

Visual artist Matthew Leavell will create a garden-themed metal sculpture. Image is representative, not actual design.

Bear’s Den/Hobbit House (play caves)

These caves are great for hiding or adventures! (Two available.)

Little Library Sculpture

Visual artist Matthew Leavell will create a whimsical little library. Image is representative, not actual design.

Musical Fence

One of the instruments in Merlin’s Musical Alley; use a hand or stick to make musical sounds!

Weather Station

Learn about the science of weather with scientific tools like a thermometer, a barometer, a rain gauge, and a weather vane.

Story Circle

This outdoor round patio with removable fire pit is perfect for stories and gatherings. Image is representative, not actual design.

Bunny Trail (grassy trail)

Hop on down the bunny trail between Blueberry Hill and Huckleberry Hill. Image is representative, not actual design.

Outdoor Mini Stages

The Wind in the Willows area features platform stages (Toad Hall, Pan Island, Canary Cottage, Wild Wood) where imagination rules! (Four available.)

Bass Drums

One of the instruments in Merlin’s Musical Alley.

The Jolly Roger

Go on an adventure on The Jolly Roger ship, anchored in the Enchanted Island! Image is representative, not actual design.

Pirate’s Treasure (storage benches)

These boxes will hold sand play toys in the Enchanted Island. (Three available.)

Benches

Relax and enjoy nature at one of the benches throughout the playground. (Ten available.)

Down the Hatch

This collection table is a place for pirates (and friends) to gather. Table only.

Adirondack Chairs

Relax and enjoy nature from one of the sechairs throughout the playground. (20 available.)

Gold Bars

Stack these blocks in any way you please. Located in Fairytale Village.

Magnifying Station

Examine things you find around the playground up close. (Nine available, placement varies.)

Pedestal Pipes

One of the instruments in Merlin’s Musical Alley. Use mallets to make the pipes sing!

Thunder Drum

One of the instruments in Merlin’s Musical Alley; use your hands to make thunder noises!

Sitting Stumps

Relax or climb to your heart’s content. (20 available, placement varies.)

Homes for butterflies/birds/bees

See the critters that live in the playground! (20 available, placement and design will vary.)

See where these items are located on the playground map.

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Natural playground project information

Questions? Call Benjamin Goldberg, CFRE, Library Development Officer, 757.741.3390, or use the email link below.

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