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A new firehouse-themed playground is coming to Brookside Park in Ames, Iowa, complementing the existing antique fire truck.

The $150,000 playground, a partnership between the city and Ames Noon Kiwanis, will be installed before the park's 100th anniversary celebration in September.

The multi-level playground will feature seven slides, a swing set, and climbing features, and will be accessible to children of all ages.

A new feature is coming to the century-old Brookside Park, one that will compliment a long-time favorite amenity.

The park’s antique fire truck has been an iconic image for many Ames families since it was brought there in 1965. Children can often be seen hanging off it in the warmer months — and soon they’ll have a firehouse-themed playground they can

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