Trail Creek Park Playground

If you’ve got a kid between 4 and 9, this Athens spot is worth bookmarking for summer. The splash pad is the real draw — kids lose track of time out there, which honestly gives parents a chance to breathe. The main playground sits on a cushioned surface, so you’re not wincing every time someone takes a tumble. Restrooms on-site and the place is kept up well, which isn’t something you can say about every park in town.