Did you know? Ahoy, matey! The Pirateship Playground was once in danger of being swept out to sea – or at least into oblivion. The original playground ship and its surroundings were destined to be torn down in 2004. Brimming with nostalgia, Vail residents of all ages protested the removal of the playground loudly enough for the Town of Vail to have a new one built. The old one, which is believed to have been built in the 1970s, still had to go. It was nowhere near meeting the current industry standards for playgrounds. The new one does. The ship was designed by boat-loving artist Ty Gillespie and constructed by Valley Fabricators in the nearby town of Minturn. And Pirate Ship Playground is just one of the unique playgrounds in Vail. Learn more- https://discovervail.com/vail-stories-pirateship-park/