Dover City Playground

One of those parks that actually works for the whole family — not just the little ones. Kids have plenty to keep them busy between the climbing structure, swings, and a merry go round that always seems to have a line. The soft-fall surfacing is a nice touch, especially if you’ve got younger ones who are still figuring out the whole “look before you leap” thing. Parents can grab a bench or a picnic table and keep an easy eye on things, and the walking path around the park means you don’t have to just sit there while the kids run wild. There’s a pond nearby that adds a little something to the scenery, and the open grass field gives older kids room to spread out.