West A Street

Slides and swings, nothing fancy — but honestly, that’s kind of the point. This little spot on West A Street gets the job done for kids roughly 2 to 12, and the layout means parents can actually keep an eye on things without constantly chasing anyone down. It’s a solid neighborhood park in the middle of Rainier, the kind of place locals loop into their afternoon walks without making a big deal of it. Sometimes simple is exactly what you need.