Sophie & Madigan’s Playground

If you haven’t been to this one yet, it’s worth the trip. The whimsical castle-style design gives it a real storybook feel, and there’s a scavenger hunt element built in that keeps older kids genuinely busy while the little ones work the swings and merry-go-round. Equipment runs the gamut — slides, climbing structures, the works — so siblings at different ages can actually all find something to do at the same time. Shade trees and covered seating mean parents aren’t just standing in the sun counting the minutes, and the open grass field gives kids room to just run when they need to burn energy. Restrooms and parking on-site make it easy to stay longer than you planned.