Reservoir Park Playground

If you live on the west side of Little Rock, you already know Reservoir Park is the move on a hot summer day — the shade trees actually do their job here, which isn’t something you can say about every playground in town. The equipment is newer, the layout gives kids real room to run without everything feeling cramped, and there’s a small creek running through that little ones absolutely lose their minds over. Pack a lunch because the picnic tables make it easy to settle in for a few hours, and the restrooms mean you’re not cutting the trip short. Good for toddlers, good for kids up to around 10 — it’s one of those spots that works for the whole crew.