Simmons Island Playground

Right on the Lake Michigan shoreline, this little spot is one of the better-kept secrets in Kenosha — though locals definitely know about it. The shade trees actually do their job here, which is a bigger deal than it sounds on a hot July afternoon. Grab a swing, let the kids run around, then walk straight over to the beach without getting back in the car. It’s the kind of place you end up staying at longer than you planned.