Mojave Playground

Out here on Fort Irwin, options are limited, so a solid playground actually means something to the families stationed in the area. Mojave Playground tends to deliver — nothing flashy, but the vibe is genuinely good and people seem to actually enjoy themselves when they show up. It’s the kind of spot where you run into neighbors and the kids don’t want to leave, which says a lot when you’re talking about the middle of the Mojave. Free and accessible, it punches above its weight for what the community has to work with out this way.