Playground By The Sound

The nautical theme here actually makes sense given where it sits — right near the water in Darien, with views that remind you why you moved to Fairfield County in the first place. Kids go straight for the climbing structure, and the slide is one of those that gets talked about. It’s private access, so you won’t be fighting through crowds of strangers to get there. Honestly, it’s the kind of spot locals want to keep to themselves.