Playground

If you’re heading out to Mud Mountain Dam anyway, this playground makes a solid reason to pack a lunch and stay a while. The forest backdrop and nearby water give it that Pacific Northwest feel that’s hard to fake — kids pick up on it immediately and just *go*. It’s geared toward the 4-12 crowd, and the accessible design means nobody gets left on the sidelines. Honestly, pair it with a trail walk and you’ve got a full afternoon without spending a dime.