Noank Play Area

Tiny kids absolutely own this place — the equipment is sized right for the 2-to-5 crowd, so you’re not constantly chasing a toddler up something way too big for them. It’s one of those Groton spots that actually feels like a neighborhood still knows its neighbors, the kind of place where the Memorial Day picnic isn’t just a flyer on a telephone pole. Someone took the time to add little free libraries, which tells you a lot about who shows up here. There are pickleball courts too, so if you’ve got older kids or a partner who needs something to do while the little one runs it out, that’s covered.