Playground

Split into two distinct zones — one for the little ones (2-5) and another for the older kids (6-12) — this Los Altos playground actually gets the age-separation thing right. You’re not constantly watching to make sure a toddler doesn’t get bowled over by a pack of eight-year-olds, which makes a real difference. It stays consistently clean, which honestly isn’t something you can say about every park around here. Low-key and calm, it’s the kind of spot you can actually relax at while the kids do their thing.