Museum of Aviation Playground

If you’re already taking the kids to the Museum of Aviation, tack on some time at the playground right there on-site — it’s a solid bonus stop that most families don’t think to plan for. There’s a climbing structure, slides, and swings, which keeps the 5-to-12 crowd busy while they’re still buzzing from seeing the aircraft exhibits. It’s not fancy, but it does the job, and the aviation theme carries over nicely from the museum itself. Parking is easy, and honestly, letting the kids burn off energy here before or after the indoor stuff makes the whole visit go a lot smoother.