Northgate Playground

Pretty solid local park for Northgate families — it’s fenced, which makes a big difference when you’ve got a runner on your hands. The shade coverage is genuinely good, so you’re not scrambling for a spot under a single tree in summer. There’s a basketball court and soccer field nearby, which keeps older kids busy while the little ones do their thing on the equipment. Parking is easy and the seating actually gets some shade too, which parents around here will tell you isn’t something you take for granted.