Abandoned School Playground

We decided to look around for an old school yard. We found this little playground behind a church/school. This playground was the old one, a new playground was built and this went into disrepair fast. It has been officially unused for about 10 years. Old playground really strike a chord with me... thinking about all the good times that were had on the rusted slide or the squeaking swings. It makes me wonder about the cuts and scrapes that parents and teachers had to kiss on the little kids knees. The sandbox has fallen into a state akin to a mini garden, while the monkey bars have began to peel, showing the many layers of paint underneath. The swings don't look like they could take much weight and the slide with its wooden platform may not last much longer.  

This place really brings me back. I went to school here between 2nd grade and 10th grade. This playground was not used while I was here but sometimes after school was over we would sneak down and mess around on it.
There is an abandoned house nearby that we are going to check out next. Stay tuned for more action!

-Z&O