Rotary Park Playground

Shaded by a solid canopy of trees, this quiet Placerville spot is the kind of neighborhood park where you can actually hear yourself think. The swings get a lot of love from the younger kids, and the climbing structure keeps the older ones busy long enough for adults to actually sit down. Grab one of the picnic tables in the shade and you’re set — the restrooms are generally clean when they’re open, which is a bonus. The open grass field gives kids room to run, and the relaxed atmosphere makes it easy to stay longer than you planned.