D.H. “Buck” Buchanan Town Square Park

If you’re local to Hilliard, this park is probably already on your radar — it’s basically the town’s go-to spot for family stuff. The fenced playground keeps the little ones contained while you actually relax, and the covered pavilions with grills make it a solid pick for birthday parties or just a Sunday cookout. Older kids aren’t left out either, thanks to the skate park that draws a steady crowd of tweens and teens. Restrooms on site, shaded seating, the whole deal — it’s a genuinely useful park that punches above its weight for a small town.