Old Oak Playground – Ponca State Park

If you’re coming out to Ponca State Park with little ones, this small playground off the trails is worth the stop. It’s got the basics — slides and swings — which is honestly all toddlers and preschoolers need to lose their minds with excitement for a solid hour. The shade trees do real work here, keeping things cool while you sit at the picnic tables and actually relax for a minute. It’s not a destination playground on its own, but paired with the forest trails and the park around it, the whole setup just makes sense for a family day out.