Mills River Park Playground

Locals know this one as a solid go-to when you want a low-key afternoon outside without fighting crowds. It sits right alongside Mills River Park, so there’s plenty of open space beyond the playground itself for kids to burn off energy. Worth noting upfront — it’s not wheelchair accessible, so keep that in mind before you make the trip. Nothing fancy, but for families in the Mills River area, it gets the job done on a nice day.