Webster Park

Locals know Webster Park punches above its weight for an urban spot in Saint Paul. The playground gear here isn’t your standard cookie-cutter setup — the climbing structure actually keeps older kids busy, and toddlers have enough to work with too. Bring a soccer ball or a frisbee, because that open grass field is genuinely spacious for a city park. There’s real shade from mature trees, picnic tables if you want to make an afternoon of it, and portable restrooms on-site so you’re not scrambling. Good for anywhere from a 2-year-old burning energy to a 16-year-old shooting around on the basketball court.