Washington Park

If you’re local to Spencer, you already know Washington Park is the go-to spot when summer hits and the kids start losing their minds from the heat. The splash pad is free, gated, and honestly kept up really well — which isn’t something you can always say about small-town parks. Pack a cooler, because there are BBQ grills and picnic tables that make it easy to turn an afternoon into a full cookout situation. There’s a walking trail and a basketball court if you want to stretch your legs, and the whole place is wheelchair accessible. It’s the kind of park that actually feels like it was built for the people who live here.