Alton Park Playground

If you’re local to Alton, you already know this spot gets the job done for a solid afternoon out with the kids. The climbing structure, slides, and swings cover the bases for pretty much any age from toddlers up through the older kids who still want to mess around outside. Parents can actually keep an eye on everything without having to hover, which is a genuine relief. The open grass field out back gives kids room to burn off whatever energy the playground didn’t take care of. Nothing fancy, just a reliable neighborhood park that works.