Topic: A Parnormal Playground

[Banshee]

This is the creepiest playground I have ever seen in my life, or it's the best playground every for future paranormal investigators?   


Rhinebeck Reformed Church Cemetery, Rhinebeck NY

[bodhisattva]

Wow, that is amazing!  Where did you find those pics?  Do you have any more info about this playground?  Where it's  located?  Why they built the playground there? 

[Exzyle2k]

You know... From the fact that there's headstones surrounding the playground, I would assume it was put there to give the children of visiting family members something to do while their parents paid their respects.

The fact that there are stones actually WITHIN the playground is a little odd though. Especially the two right next to the slide in the first pic.

[Banshee]

It was sent to me so I don't have to much info.  It is said to be a playground in back of a old church, between the church and the graveyard.  Look in pic two and you can see the graveyard in the back.

[bodhisattva]

It reminds me of where I went to elementary school as a kid.  The school playground shared a fence with an old cemetery.  I remember that adults would comment on it thinking it was weird but I don't think it ever once bothered any of us kids.  I still go to that cemetery a few times a year, one of my favorites!  A few years ago they moved the playground to the other side of the school and now the cemetery shares a fence with teacher parking.  Shame, I never thought of taking a pic of it before. 

[Ghost1]

Exzyle2k found this info

http://www.banterist.com/archivefiles/000569.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23206546@N04/sets/72157619858188641/

[Darkone]

Even with the story now, it's still insane.   WTH is wrong with those people? 

[ixex]

thats pretty incredible to have the proximity like that of the two types of activities... 

[Exzyle2k]

Well, people who go into cemeteries and graveyards are actually the minority. There's a stigma against it. Whether people don't want to face death, have superstitions, or whatever the reason, I can understand the church wanting to acclimate people to a part of existence not normally given much thought.

Bravo to them. I'm just glad they didn't position the slide between two stones.. That would have been a bad move.

[Witchiepoo]

I wonder what this place is like at night?  Has there been any ghosts sightings etc?  Imagine if the toy trucks started moving on their own... Maybe it's a sign that no matter if you are alive, or dead, you must never stop playing!!

[Exzyle2k]

I'm fairly sure there's activity there, but due to the fact it's right on a street in a dense suburban area, there's probably not a lot of interest in investigating. Too many external variables, lights and sounds and the like.

Plus I'm pretty sure the spirits are content that the land is being used to bring a little sliver of joy to the kids, even if it's only for 5 minutes after church or whatever.

As an added bonus, this is post #300!!!!

[The Shadow]

Great pics and post

[Witchiepoo]

It's a shame we can't take an afternoon road trip here. I would love to see it!

[bodhisattva]

If you ever want to take a road trip there let me know, I am up for it!  Would definitely be longer than an afternoon trip, though. 

[Witchiepoo]

I would be up for it too... but it's too far