Playground Hobbs Park

If you live on the south side of Lawrence, you probably already know Hobbs Park is the move on a hot day — the water feature keeps kids busy way longer than you’d expect. The climbing structure and sandbox work well for the little ones, while older kids usually gravitate toward the slides and find their own adventures along the trail access nearby. It backs up close to some decent green space, so it feels less like a city park and more like an actual outdoor experience. Parking is easy, the path layout is solid for strollers, and the age range of 2-12 is pretty accurate — this one really does hold attention across the board.