O.K. Ward Park / Brooklyn’s Playground

One of the better-kept parks in Pocatello, this spot has clearly been thought out for families with kids at different stages — there are separate zones for toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids, so nobody’s getting bulldozed by a ten-year-old while they’re figuring out the climbing structure. The water feature is the big draw on hot days, and the musical equipment always has younger ones occupied longer than you’d expect. Everything’s fenced in, there’s real shade (both trees and covered seating), and the restrooms are actually maintained — which, honestly, matters more than people admit. Throw in picnic tables, a soccer field, and a walking path, and you’ve got a park worth driving across town for.