Albemarle Playground

Nice little playground. The equipment is outdated but it does the job. The hopscotch area, little soccer field, and basketball court are too smashed up together.

A bit used and outdated now, I remember when it was fresh and brand spanking new! The tree roots messed up the rubber for the play area, but it’s still a great park for all little kids. Being the only one in the community. It’s well respected in the community. The place is something for all ages kids. Toddlers… Kiddies. And teens. Basket ball courts. Handball courts. Swings. And even a sprinkler! Bathrooms are usually closed.

a mini united nations
fujian, bengali, arabic, english, polish, russian, tagalog, spanish
universal laughter and cries of triumph
many hued arms, dribbling, slam dunking
negotiations ensue
the long rectangular strip of astroturf becomes a baseball diamond
1 bat, 1 ball, 1 glove shared by all
the double clink of the ball against the metal bat, and chain link
sweat droplets glistening on many faces.
mothers, fathers, grandmas, grandpas cut through here
from the tree dappled playground
some toddlers wailing, having tantrums, unready to leave
voices in all languages, cajoling, entreating, reasoning, calming,
sticky tears, streaking
dirt and ice cream on sweet little faces.