Ringhaver Playground

If you want a full afternoon out without having to drive to three different places, this Jacksonville spot pretty much handles it all. The play area is split into two zones — the newer section has that springy soft-fall surface that parents appreciate when the little ones take a tumble — with big slides and swings that actually keep kids busy for more than ten minutes. Pack a lunch because the picnic tables are solid, and the restrooms mean you’re not cutting the trip short. A bike track and walking path run along the edge where the park meets the trees, so older kids and adults have somewhere to go while the 2-year-olds do their thing. The soccer field rounds it out if your crew needs to burn off serious energy.