Family Park – Pickbleball Courts, Playground + Aquatic Center

If you haven’t been to Family Park since they put in the new equipment, it’s worth the trip. The climbing structure is legit — older kids actually get a challenge out of it, but there’s still a section that works for the little ones who aren’t ready to scale a wall yet. Shade is well thought out here, with covered seating near the picnic tables that you can actually reserve if you’re planning a birthday party or group hangout. The restrooms are gender-neutral and kept clean, which, honestly, isn’t something you can say about every park in Topeka. Good parking, easy access — it’s a solid stop for pretty much any age under 12.