Bluebonnet Playground/Park

This little neighborhood spot is one of those places where you can actually sit in the shade and relax while the kids burn off energy — and that’s not nothing in a Texas summer. The big tunnel slide is genuinely a hit, and between the swings and the open grass field, there’s enough to keep kids from 2 to 12 busy for a solid afternoon. It’s quiet here, which locals seem to appreciate — no major road noise, no crowds. Grab a picnic table under the trees and you’ve got yourself a pretty decent weekday outing without the hassle of a bigger park.