Bowen Station Park

If you’ve got a toddler or preschooler who needs to burn off some energy, this Kentwood spot is worth knowing about. The climbing structure and slides are sized right for little kids — nothing too intense, which is honestly what you want at this age. Shade trees do a solid job of keeping things cool, and the picnic tables make it easy to pack lunch and actually stay a while. The walking path is a nice bonus if you want to get some steps in while the kids play. It stays pretty clean, and locals definitely treat it like a regular hangout rather than just a pass-through.