Lion’s Club Playground

If you grew up in Deer River, chances are you’ve spent time at this one. The Lion’s Club has kept this playground going for years, and it shows — the community actually cares about this place, with regular clean-ups that keep it in solid shape. There’s a handicapped accessible swing here, which isn’t something you see at every small-town playground, and that matters. Pack a lunch, because the picnic tables and restrooms make it easy to stay a while with kids in the 2-12 range.