Thorne Bay School Playground

Out here in Thorne Bay, options for outdoor play are limited, so this spot on Sandy Beach Road pulls double duty as both a school playground and a go-to hangout for local kids. It’s right near the USDA Forest Service office and the Welcome Inn, which puts it in a pretty convenient corner of town if you’re already out running errands. Worth knowing ahead of time — it’s not wheelchair accessible, so plan accordingly. Small-town Alaska playgrounds like this one aren’t fancy, but they’re well-used and the community treats them that way.