The Playground on the Green

Right in the heart of Eastsound, this little spot does exactly what you want a neighborhood playground to do — nothing fancy, just a clean, well-kept place where kids can burn off some energy while you actually decompress. It’s the kind of spot locals swing by when they’ve got 20 minutes to spare and don’t want to deal with a whole production. Safe, tidy, and low-key are the words that come to mind. If you’re visiting Orcas Island and need a quick sanity break with the kids, this is an easy yes.