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Adventure Playground - Berkeley - 160 University Ave
Adventure Playground
160 University Ave Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, California 94710
510-981-6720
Hours:
Sa-Su 11am - 3:45pm
Heavy rain closes playground.
With prior approval: small or long 2x4 or 4x6's, Fabric, sturdy wooden furniture, 8D or 16D sinker nails (not galvanized, please), Washable tempera paint, 3/4" or 1" thick plywood pieces, small blocks of wood, Functional tools & hardware.
No pressed wood or particle board. No pallets. No materials that could hurt a young child with bare hands - no metal, sharp, splintery wood or house paint. No old wood or thin wood please. No pressure treated wood
The Adventure Playground at the Berkeley Marina was opened in 1979. It is a wonderfully unique outdoor facility where staff encourage children to play and build creatively. Come climb on the many unusual kid designed and built forts, boats, and towers. Ride the zip line or hammer, saw, and paint. Participants have the option to pre-register online, or walk-in for pre-determined 1 hour sessions.
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| Arts and Crafts Supplies & Materials | washable tempera paint and good condition brushes |
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| Fire Hoses | Call to inquire. For making nets, hammocks, swings, tight ropes. |
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| Hardware & Fasteners | 8D or 16D sinker nails (not galvanized, please) |
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| Plastic Bucket | Clean and dry, working handle 5g buckets (to hold tools) |
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| Sporting Goods - Working | plastic slides from play structures, climbing walls, climbing rope. Call to inquire. Thick marine/maritime rope, very thick playground netting for climbing. |
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| Textiles - Good Condition/Size | Sail cloth, outdoor fabric (old standing umbrellas) or such to repurpose into creative flags |
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| Tools & Accessories - Hand - Working | Saws, hammers |
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| Wood - Untreated | small or long 2x4 or 4x6's, small blocks of wood, 3/4" or 1" thick plywood pieces |
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