This playground is only accessible to students that go to this school, and only when they are programed to use it. The surface of the play area is layered with mulch and no hard surfaces were visible from beyond the fence.
The playground looks fairly new, and to be of a good design.
The basketball court is in fine shape, but it is off limits to the community.
Why do we create an uninviting atmosphere at our schools? Why are children not welcome on school grounds?
"NO TRESPASSING VIOLATORS WILL BE PROSECUTED"
I talked to a physical education teacher at this school about community access to the school playgrounds, and he was unaware of anytime when they opened the gates to the playgrounds to the community. 
The Forbidden Playground
"NO TRESPASSING SCHENECTADY BOARD OF EDUCATION"To increase academic achievement schools must be welcoming places were children and community members want to spend time. Schools and education must take a central role in children's lives, and not just for 7 hours a day (29% of a day) 180 days a year (49% of a year). When schools promise to prosecute those wanting to spend time on the grounds they are sending the wrong message about education.
These grounds need to be opened, kids and community must be welcome on school grounds, not prosecuted.
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