Chestnut Ridge Playground

Right off the trail system in Ellicott, this spot is one of those places you stumble onto and end up staying longer than planned. The walking path makes it easy to loop the area without losing sight of the kids, and the forest setting gives it a much more relaxed feel than your typical park. Accessibility is genuinely solid here — not just a checkbox thing. If you’re already heading out to the trails, it’s worth building this into the trip.