Roy Sutherland Playground

Good shade trees, a spider web climber that kids genuinely can’t get enough of, and a merry-go-round that’s actually wheelchair accessible — this place gets a lot right. It’s set near a pond, which gives it a relaxed feel that most Rochester playgrounds just don’t have. The equipment spans a solid age range, so toddlers and older kids both have spots carved out for them rather than fighting over the same structure. The climbing tower is a real draw for the 8-and-up crowd who need something with a little more challenge. Families with kids of different abilities tend to come back here specifically because the inclusive setup isn’t an afterthought — it’s built into the whole design.