Playground

Right in the heart of Metropolis, this Park Street playground puts you walking distance from the Superman Statue and Harrah’s, so it fits naturally into a day of poking around town. It’s set up with accessibility in mind, which makes a real difference if you’re bringing kids with different needs. Honestly, not every small Illinois river town has a spot like this — it’s a solid stop for families passing through or locals who just need somewhere for the kids to burn off energy.