Florence Coble Park, Little Texas Community Playground

Tucked into a quiet Newark neighborhood, this little community spot is exactly the kind of low-key park you’d want a short walk from your house. The play equipment is sized just right for the under-8 crowd, so younger kids can actually enjoy themselves without getting lost in some massive structure. There’s a shelter house on-site, which comes in handy more than you’d think — Ohio weather being what it is. Picnic tables and shaded seating make it easy to settle in while the kids do their thing, and parking is right there so you’re not circling the block.