37th Street Playlot

Right next to the Walnut Canyon Trailhead, this little playlot is honestly one of those spots you stumble on mid-hike and end up staying longer than planned. It’s a solid pitstop if you’ve got kids who need to burn off energy before or after hitting the trails. The forest access alone makes it worth knowing about — you’re not just stuck in a parking lot somewhere, you’ve actually got trees and fresh air around you. There’s a gymnastics facility nearby too, so if your family is already in that world, this area tends to be familiar territory.