Middle Park – Playground Area

One of those parks that actually works for the whole family — little kids on the swings and slides, older ones monopolizing the merry-go-round, and adults actually comfortable thanks to the shade trees and covered seating. Pack a cooler because the BBQ area and picnic tables make it easy to turn a quick playground trip into a full afternoon. The walking path leads you out toward the lagoon, which is a genuinely nice touch — kids go straight for the ducks and geese every time. It’s the kind of neighborhood park that earns its regulars.