Brandy Myers Memorial Playground

If you’re already down at Carolina Beach with the kids, this little memorial playground is worth the stop. The climbing structure has a beach theme going on, which honestly fits the vibe perfectly given where you are — a few blocks from the ocean with a lake nearby adding to the scenery. Toddlers through elementary-age kids tend to get a solid stretch of playtime out of it, and the walking path means parents can actually move around instead of just standing there. Restrooms on-site, which if you’ve ever been stuck at a beach playground without them, you know that’s not a small thing.