Land of Imagination

Tucked inside Howarth Park, this is genuinely one of the better playgrounds in Santa Rosa — locals know it, and they keep coming back for a reason. There’s real room to move here, which matters when you’ve got kids who need to burn energy rather than just stand in line for a single slide. The space works well for a pretty wide age range, so if you’ve got a 3-year-old and an 10-year-old, you’re not stuck choosing between two separate spots across town. Weekend mornings get busy, so arrive early if you want a parking spot without the stress.