Ballentine Park Playground & Fitness Area

If you’re looking for a solid neighborhood park that actually has some variety, this one delivers. The playground is on the newer side — tall swings that the bigger kids genuinely appreciate, a good lineup of slides, and a merry-go-round that never seems to lose its crowd. There’s an outdoor fitness area too, so parents aren’t just standing around waiting. The open grass field and the lake nearby make it easy to turn a quick playground visit into a longer afternoon out.