Westown Park has a new playgrund featuring a fun space with childhood development benefits.

“It’s a beautiful playground with a lime green color scheme, two play structures and two independent play spaces for kids of various age ranges,” District 1 Councilwoman Ann O’Brien said.

“I appreciate everyone who worked to make this beautiful playground a reality for Phoenix families to enjoy.”

The play area at 12635 N. 33rd Ave. officially openend last week.

The large play structure is designed for children ages 5-12 and features shade areas as well as 20 activities, including nets, slides and climbers, activities desgined to improve balance and flexibility, strategic thinking and promote physical development, according to a city release.

The small structure, created for children ages 2-3, offers 14 activities to help them develop hand-eye coordination, tactile, visual and auditory sensory skills, as well as social and emotional skills, the release stated. It has a variety of puzzles, a magnet stack, ladder rail disks and more.

“The new playground is much more than an entertaining space for Phoenix youth. It is space where children can develop a range of physical, mental and social benefits," Cynthia Aguilar, parks and recreation director, said.