Gene Fullmer Fitness &Recreational Center Playground North

If you’ve got toddlers and you’re tired of fighting crowds at the bigger parks, this little spot next to the Gene Fullmer Center is worth knowing about. It’s fenced, which honestly makes all the difference when you’ve got a runner on your hands. The shade trees and covered seating keep things bearable in the summer, and the swings are usually open — not always a given around here. Geared toward the 2-8 crowd, so don’t expect a ton for older kids, but for a low-key afternoon with littles, it does the job.