Lakeshore Playground

Right off the lakefront, this one’s a solid pick for families with kids across a pretty wide age range — there are separate zones that actually make sense for toddlers versus older kids, which you don’t always find. The whole play area is fully enclosed, so you’re not constantly chasing a runner toward the street. Wood chip surface underfoot, good shade trees, and the benches are positioned well enough that you can actually see the lake while the kids do their thing. When everyone’s ready to stretch out, there’s a basketball court, a walking path, and open grass to burn off whatever energy is left. Restrooms on-site, which — honestly, when you’ve got little ones, that’s the detail that makes or breaks a park visit.