Playground

If you’ve got kids who are obsessed with fire trucks and police cars, this Garden Grove spot is going to be a hit. The first responders theme runs through the whole play structure — we’re talking a fire truck, ambulance, and police car that kids can actually climb on and around, plus slides and a bell to keep things interesting. It works well for a pretty wide age range, so bringing siblings of different ages isn’t the headache it usually is. There’s a massive open grass field right there for when the little ones need to burn off energy after the swings, and the pond nearby makes for a decent backdrop. New benches and picnic tables mean parents aren’t stuck standing the whole time, and parking is easy — which honestly matters more than people admit.