Playground

Two separate play zones mean the toddlers aren’t getting trampled by the big kids, which any parent around here will tell you is worth its weight in gold. The climbing structure and slides keep older kids busy while little ones do their thing in the enclosed area — and you can actually see both from the shaded seating, which is a bigger deal than it sounds in this mountain sun. There’s a soccer field and open grass that turns into prime sledding territory once the snow hits, so this spot pulls double duty year-round. Clean restrooms, picnic tables, parking that doesn’t require a hike — it’s genuinely well thought out. The lake views don’t hurt either.