Bailey’s Playground

If you’re local to Oak Harbor, you already know this spot is hard to beat on a sunny afternoon. Right near the beach, kids aged 2 to 12 have plenty to keep them busy while parents actually get to sit down and breathe — there’s real seating, good sightlines, and clean restrooms that don’t make you cringe. The BBQ area is a nice touch, and parking is easy, which matters more than people admit. Walk the path along the waterfront when the kids need a reset, or just stay put and catch the sunset — honestly, not a bad way to spend a weekday evening.