Hoonah Playground

Right on the edge of town where the forest starts creeping in, this spot gives kids a solid place to run around while the scenery basically does all the heavy lifting. It’s well-suited for the younger crowd — toddlers through tweens — and parents tend to appreciate that it feels genuinely safe without being sterile. Parking is easy, which matters more than people admit when you’re wrangling small kids. If you’re passing through Hoonah or just need to burn off some energy before a hike, this is the move.