Kancamagus Recreation Area – Playground

If you’re heading up the Kancamagus Highway anyway, this little playground in Lincoln is worth building your whole afternoon around. Kids 3 to 10 get solid entertainment — slides, swings, a climbing structure that actually holds their attention — while the adults claim a picnic table and fire up the BBQ. The shade trees make a real difference on hot summer days, and the forest backdrop keeps the whole thing feeling less like a generic park and more like an actual outdoor experience. Tack on the walking path and you’ve got a genuine half-day situation, not just a quick stop.