VFW Park

If you’ve got a toddler who’s obsessed with construction equipment, this Royal Oak spot is going to be a regular stop. The sandbox here is legitimately massive — stocked with Tonka toys — and kids will happily dig for way longer than you’d expect. There’s an enclosed play area for the littles, which is a lifesaver when you’re trying to keep eyes on multiple kids at once. Shade trees and covered seating mean you’re not roasting in July while you wait them out. Clean restrooms, picnic tables, and an open grass field make it easy to turn a quick playground run into a full afternoon.