Playground

Not every park needs to be a destination — sometimes you just need somewhere close to let the kids run around for a bit, and this Charlotte spot does exactly that. It’s a straightforward open space in an urban neighborhood, the kind of place locals actually use rather than drive across town for. Don’t come expecting a ton of equipment, but the open layout gives kids room to move and adults a chance to step outside without making a whole thing of it. It’s the sort of low-key community space that fills a real need in a dense part of the city.