Wyatt’s Playground

Good shade, soft surfacing, and a basketball court right there — Wyatt’s Playground in Newark checks a lot of boxes for families with kids ranging from toddlers up to tweens. The climbing structure and tunnels keep the older kids busy while the swings — including an inclusive swing that works for kids with special needs or lets you hop on with your little one — handle the younger crowd. Benches are well-placed, which caregivers genuinely appreciate. It’s the kind of spot where you can actually sit down and not feel like you’re staring into the sun the whole time, thanks to the shade trees doing real work here.