Hancock Park

The Dahlonega Gold Mine All-Abilities Playground is the latest addition to Hancock Park. The 2,800 square feet play area features play structures which are not only unique to the Northeast Georgia region, but also to the Southeastern United States as well. The Dahlonega Gold Mine Playground celebrates our natural history with a six-foot mine shaft climbing structure painted to resemble the rocks found in actual Dahlonega-area gold mines. The soft Poured-in-Place rubber matting is colored to resemble a river flowing through a grassy area. Children can climb on a bear cub and leaping trout sculpture pieces or swing on one of two Cloud 9 Swings while their parents sit on nearby benches or on the small retaining wall facing the Hancock Park Pavilion. Charlotte’s Web climbing structure will challenge children while they play as will the steppingstones and linkin’ log. The Dahlonega Gold Mine All-Abilities Playground also features three Freenote Outdoor Musical Instruments that are designed to enhance physical and mental development through the exploration of sound. These instruments, like the sculptures and swings in the Playground are accessible to children with physical and developmental handicaps. Only the simplest motor skills are needed to activate pure harmonies and melodies, ensuring musical success for all players.