O’Farrell Park playground

Rock Springs families with kids in the 4-11 range keep coming back to this one for good reason. The climbing structure gets a solid workout from the neighborhood kids, and the slides and swings are well-maintained — no scary rust situations here. Parents can actually keep an eye on things without chasing anyone down, which makes a real difference on a busy afternoon. There’s parking right there, so you’re not hauling everything half a mile, and the basketball court means older siblings or adults don’t have to just stand around watching.