Dennis The Menace Playground

This place has been a Monterey staple for decades and honestly still holds up — the sheer size of it catches you off guard the first time. Kids have a lot to work with here: slides, swings, a merry-go-round, climbing structures, and a maze that’ll keep younger ones busy longer than you’d expect. The enclosed layout means parents can actually relax at the picnic tables without doing constant head counts. Restrooms with a baby changing station, solid parking, and good sightlines make it one of the more practical spots on the peninsula for families with mixed ages.