Playgrounds are a staple of every childhood, but a really good playground is much more than just swings and slides. Some spaces spark creativity and take children far from play structures and into the realm of imagination. Here’s a whimsical playground in Dearborn that’s straight out of a storybook.

The Donald F. Kosch Village Playground is located in Greenfield Village, Dearborn.

The Henry Ford/Facebook It opened in October, 2013 and was created thanks to a generous donation from the Donald and Mary Kosch Foundation.

The playground resembles a construction site from the 1930s, and it’s full of hands-on fun.

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Take the old Model T for a test drive.

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Or try out the construction machinery. The playground is accessible to all.

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In addition to imaginative play, some of the structure here teach kids about cause and effect.

The Henry Ford/Facebook Turn the dials to make water come out; twist the cranks for other reactions.

The water/sand area is a big hit with kids and adults.

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You’ll find plenty of ways to get exercise here, too. The water tower is made for climbing.

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Walk or crawl through the construction pipe.

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Climb on the block wall.

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The little details throughout this playground really add to its whimsy.

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Take a look at this video posted by The Henry Ford to learn more about the playground and its purpose:

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It opened in October, 2013 and was created thanks to a generous donation from the Donald and Mary Kosch Foundation.

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Turn the dials to make water come out; twist the cranks for other reactions.

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Have you visited the Donald K. Kosch Village Playground? Tell us all about it!

If you’re looking for more playgrounds that are more than run-of-the-mill, take a look at these 6 playgrounds that will make you feel like a kid again.

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