Upjohn Park Playground

Locals know Upjohn Park is one of those spots where you can actually settle in for a few hours without the kids getting bored — the mix of slides, tunnels, climbing structure, seesaw, swings, and sandbox keeps different ages busy at once. The sandbox alone buys you a solid chunk of time if you’ve got little ones under five. There’s good shade cover, benches and picnic tables dotted around, plus BBQ facilities if you want to make a proper afternoon of it. Parents tend to appreciate how easy it is to keep an eye on the kids across the equipment, and the open grass field gives older children room to burn off extra energy. Parking, restrooms, and a walking path round it out — it’s a well-thought-out local park that earns its regular crowd.