Pomona adds ‘Kids World’ to Downtown
“Hold my drink,” Pomona perhaps said, watching Baldwin Park open a blockbuster playground a few weeks ago. Soon after, the town named for the Roman goddess of fruit harvested its own play structure for children of all abilities.
Kids World Pomona is a holistic addition to the town’s civic center, which was in a bit of a decline in recent times. The library had been closed for much of last year, and there were issues with encampments prior to that. At its best, it was a large emptyish area.
Now, the plaza has a new anchor with this nautically-themed jungle gym, surrounded by smaller tot lot play equipment, and a unique splash zone. The whole playground is surrounded by super bouncy playground turf that feels good on young and aged knees alike.
The city also repaired a historic fountain that hasn’t flowed in decades, complimenting the civic center’s midcentury modern buildings. Altogether, this is a great place for Pomona to relax.
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