Playground

If you’ve got a toddler who needs to burn off some energy without you chasing them into traffic, this little spot in Rensselaer does the job. It’s fenced, which honestly is the first thing I look for with kids that age. The merry-go-round is a genuine hit — simple, old-school fun that little ones go absolutely nuts for. It stays pretty quiet here, so you’re not dealing with a chaotic scene, just a calm outing where you can actually breathe for a minute.