St. George, WV

If you’re making the trip out to Helvetia — and honestly, you should — the playground is a natural stop while you’re there. This tiny Swiss-heritage village is the kind of place where everybody knows everybody, and that community feel carries over to the kids’ space too. It sits close to The Hütte Restaurant and the Community Hall, so parents can grab a bite or catch whatever’s happening locally while the little ones run around. Helvetia doesn’t do anything halfway when it comes to preserving its character, and even a simple afternoon here feels like stepping into a different era.