Splash Pad

If you’re spending the day at the lake in Worthington, the Splash Pad is basically a no-brainer stop for the kids. It’s right there near the beach, so you can bounce between the water features and the sand without hauling everyone across town. The redone bathrooms are actually clean and functional — which, honestly, makes a bigger difference than people give it credit for. There’s a snack shack nearby too, so when someone inevitably asks for ice cream the second they’re done getting soaked, you’re covered. Best suited for toddlers through early school age, and it’s the kind of place locals keep coming back to all summer.