Mark’s Park

Right in the middle of downtown Waterloo, this spot puts you walking distance from the Public Library and the Center for the Arts, which makes it a solid pick if you’re already making a day of it in the area. The accessible play setup is a genuine plus — not every park around here bothers to get that right. It’s the kind of place where you can kill time between errands without feeling like you dragged the kids somewhere forgettable. Grab food nearby, hit the park, done.