Apollo Park

If you haven’t checked out the butterfly garden here, that’s your first stop — it’s genuinely one of the more underrated spots in Palmy. The play equipment keeps kids busy across a decent age range, and the whole place has this calm, unhurried vibe that’s hard to find in busier parks. Chuck a ball around on the basketball court, then grab a shaded picnic table and settle in for a bit. It’s the kind of local park that doesn’t shout about itself but keeps people coming back.