Quartz Park

If you’re going to one park in Redmond, make it this one. The climbing structure is genuinely the draw here — it’s got enough challenge to keep older kids busy while the slides and swings give toddlers plenty to work with. Shaded seating and picnic tables mean you can actually stay awhile without melting, which matters in Central Oregon summers. The bike track and walking path connect right into the trail system, so it doubles as a trailhead if you want to stretch the trip out. Skate feature, open grass, restrooms — it’s one of those spots that somehow works for everyone.