Woodward Creative Playground At Witham Park

If you’ve got kids anywhere between toddler and tween age, this spot in Newport is genuinely one of the better options in the area. The whole play area is fenced in, which makes a real difference if you’ve got a runner on your hands — you can actually relax. There’s a solid mix of slides, swings, and climbing structure to keep different ages busy at the same time, and the shade trees and covered seating mean you’re not melting while you watch them. Pack a lunch because the picnic tables get good use here, and the open grass field gives older kids room to burn off whatever energy is left. Restrooms on site, clean setup — it’s the kind of park you end up coming back to more than you expected.