Playgrounds

Whitmore Park’s playgrounds are a solid go-to for families in Decatur — the kind of place where kids actually run around instead of staring at a screen. It stays busy, which tells you something about how much the neighborhood trusts it. Parents seem to feel comfortable letting kids do their thing here without hovering constantly. That said, there’s definitely room to grow, whether that’s better accessibility options or updated equipment, and hopefully the city is paying attention.