Carillon Playground

If you’ve got a toddler and you’re tired of chasing them across wide-open spaces, this one’s for you. The whole area is fenced and gated, which — honestly — makes such a difference when you’re trying to actually sit down for five minutes. Big shade trees keep it genuinely cool in the summer, and the picnic tables mean you can make a real afternoon of it. The equipment is pretty classic — swings, a seesaw, climbing structure — nothing flashy, but well-suited for the under-8 crowd. It’s a quieter corner of Richmond, so don’t expect a scene, just a low-key spot where younger kids can actually do their thing.