Sylvan Park

If you’re looking for a Saint Paul park that actually has something for every age, this one delivers. The climbing structure and sandbox keep the little ones busy, while the musical equipment adds something you don’t see at every neighborhood park. That artificial turf soccer field is a nice touch — it stays playable even when the rest of the city is a muddy mess. Come winter, the open hill pulls in the sledding crowd, and honestly it’s one of the better spots in the area for it. Restrooms, picnic tables, and street parking make it easy to just show up and stay a while.