Catalina Park Playground

Tucson locals know Catalina Park is one of those spots that just has a good feel to it — the kind of place where you actually want to hang around after the kids are done playing. The playground sits right alongside the park itself, which means plenty of open green space to spill out into when the equipment gets crowded. You’re also steps from the cafes and shops along the nearby streets, so it’s easy to make a whole afternoon of it. Families from the surrounding neighborhood treat this place like a regular stop, and honestly, it shows.