Grove Street Playground

This little spot has been a neighborhood staple for as long as most people around here can remember — the kind of place locals just quietly rely on without making a big deal about it. Grove Street has that worn-in feel that only comes from years of actual use, not a recent renovation budget. It’s tucked into one of Waterville’s calmer residential pockets, so you’re not dealing with traffic noise or crowds. Generations of kids from the surrounding streets have grown up coming here, and that says more than any new equipment ever could.