Realtor's opinions requested: Picnic area and play set - advantageous for a neighborhood?

[cry884]

Guys, I'm just asking about the added (or not) value to the neighborhood from a realtor's perspective.

No increase in assessments, reserves are more than well funded, insurance issue has already been handled, etc.

Thanks for your time and help.

[chiledog]

My neighborhood has both a nice play ground and a picnic area.

We love the play ground. I have a 2 and 4 year old and we go there 2 or 3 times a week. They both love it. The biggest plus is we often see neighbors there and the 4 year old likes see his friends.

As for the picnic shelter, we have had a few of our birthday parties (and others) in the shelter. It is nice, but I think I could easily do without.

So, nice neighborhood playground is a big plus. Picnic shelter is nice, but it would not sway me if I was buying a new house.

[VickiR]

Originally Posted by cry884

Guys, I'm just asking about the added (or not) value to the neighborhood from a realtor's perspective.

No increase in assessments, reserves are more than well funded, insurance issue has already been handled, etc.

Thanks for your time and help.

I'd say it WILL add value, based on what I have seen in Bedford, Falls River and Heritage. All have playgrounds and people seem to really like these amenities.

Vicki