Hanson Pines Playground

Good spot for families with kids at different stages — the fenced-in play area means you’re not constantly chasing toddlers into the parking lot, which parents around Rochester will appreciate. The padded surface is noticeably softer than your average playground, so falls aren’t the disaster they could be. There’s enough going on for both little ones and older kids that nobody’s bored within five minutes of arriving. Tack on a walking path and a basketball court, and honestly it’s worth making an afternoon of it.