Playground at Fort Nugent Park

Fort Nugent Park is one of those spots Oak Harbor locals keep coming back to, and honestly it makes sense. The play structure and swings are sized right for toddlers through early elementary kids — nothing overwhelming, just solid equipment they can actually handle. What really sets it apart is the space around it: a big open grass field where kids can just run without you holding your breath, plus a walking path if you need to stretch your legs while they burn off energy. The soccer fields nearby mean you can make a whole afternoon of it depending on who’s in your crew. Clean restrooms too, which — if you’ve got young kids — you know that matters more than almost anything else.