We all know that playgrounds can bring joy to children and are important places for children to learn and grow. They can train children's various abilities and develop social skills. There are many high-quality playgrounds in the United States. Here are the 20 best playgrounds in the United States. You can take your children to choose and play.
1. Clemyjontri
Address： 6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 221013
Clemyjontri has colorful play facilities such as slides, climbing walls, tunnels, etc., as well as a variety of entertainment projects such as carousels, giant mazes, cricket courts, basketball courts, hopscotch, go-karts, etc., which can meet the needs of children of different ages. Clemyjontri is one of the few playgrounds designed for children with disabilities, equipped with wheelchair-friendly swings, ramps and play equipment to ensure that children of different abilities can play together. Clemyjontri provides a variety of sensory play elements such as musical instruments, textured panels and interactive installations to help stimulate children's senses and creativity.
2. World of Wonder
Address： 325 Whit Davis Rd, Athens, GA 306052
World of Wonder is the largest play area in the Clark County Recreation Services Park System, covering an area of 6.6 acres, providing ample space for children to play. There are 10 slides, including a three-story slide tower, as well as a climbing wall, a two-story Apollo spinner and a rope net climbing frame, which can meet the play needs of different children and exercise their agility, balance and imagination. World of Wonder has swings suitable for people with limited mobility, parent-child swings and bench swings for parents to rest, providing convenience for children and parents with different physical conditions.
3. Imagination Playground
Imagination Playground is different from traditional fixed-facility playgrounds. In addition to letting children run, jump and climb, it also emphasizes social development, provides a platform for fantasy and cooperative games, and also has a "listening forest" pipeline device and a water play area to enrich children's sensory experience. Imagination Playground is an interactive and transformable space that encourages children to freely build with sand, water, giant foam blocks, fabrics, etc. to create a dedicated play space and achieve unstructured, child-led "free play".
4. Bible Story Playground
Address：809 E Minnesota St, Parker, SD 57053
The entire playground of Bible Story Playground is designed around the Bible story. A lot of Bible elements are integrated into the amusement facilities and scene layout, integrating the learning of Bible stories into the play. Children can learn about the deeds of Bible characters while playing, providing a space for children from religious families to learn and have fun. Bible Story Playground has regular facilities such as slides, swings, sand pools, etc. that are in line with the Bible theme and suitable for all ages. For example, the slide is designed to look like the path that Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, and strictly follows safety standards.
5. Fort Washington Playground
Address：Fort Washington Park, New York, NY 10032 - 10034
Fort Washington Playground is located in the 160-acre Fort Washington Park, with beautiful views of the Hudson River and a superior natural environment. It has tree houses, zip lines, rope climbing facilities, swings, etc. The tree house design is full of childlike fun, creating a fairy-tale space for children; the zip line brings a thrilling experience, and the rope climbing of Fort Washington Playground helps children improve their physical coordination and strength. There are barbecue grills near the playground, which is convenient for families to come for picnics and enjoy parent-child time. At the same time, there are other supporting facilities in the park, such as walking trails and bicycle paths, to meet the leisure needs of different tourists.
6. Kamakana Playground
Address：78 - 7300 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua - Kona, HI 96740
Website：https://www.hawaii county.gov
Kamakana Playground is an all-wooden playground. It features Hawaiian-style elements such as picnic tables shaped like Hawaiian islands, tribal carved murals, and canoe replicas. Kamakana Playground has a tall wooden castle, a large slide with two semi-dark curves, a zip line, and a small train based on the 19th-century Kona Sugar Company steam locomotive. In addition, Kamakana Playground has a children's play area, tennis courts around it, and is within walking distance of the beach. There are also many hotels and restaurants.
7. Hope Park
Address：8000 McKinney Rd, Frisco, TX 75034
Hope Park is an all-ages-friendly park with a toddler area for children aged 2 to 5, a big kid area for children aged 5 to 12, and a friendship area for all ages. Hope Park has a safe and comfortable rubber floor and a variety of play facilities, including a climbing wall, slides, swings, a train, and play scenes that imitate local landmarks. In addition, the park has shaded areas, picnic areas, and clean restrooms, and surrounding supporting facilities are complete.
8. Jake's Place
Address：101 Bortons Mill Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 080341
Website：https://www.buildjakesplace.org
Jake's Place is the first "all-inclusive" playground in (Southern) New Jersey. Located in Challenge Grove Park in Cherry Hill, Jake's Place allows children and adults of different abilities to play and interact together. Jake's Place was selected as one of the 50 best playgrounds in the United States by the Early Childhood Education Zone website. The playground is fully equipped with carousels, slides, etc., and there are other facilities such as baseball fields, football fields, basketball courts, and a historic farmhouse around it.
9. Sprayground
Address：3511 WV-34, Hurricane, West Virginia 25226
Located in Helicon, West Virginia, USA, Sprayground is a water-themed park. Covering an area of 36.88 acres, it has various water recreational facilities such as fountains, sprayers and water slides. In summer, Sprayground becomes one of the most popular places in the area. Sprayground is suitable for children under 12 years old. In addition, there is a shaded area to provide a rest space for parents and tired children to avoid long-term exposure to the sun. At the same time, it is equipped with a canteen for tourists to buy snacks, cold drinks, etc. to meet their dietary needs during the play.
10. Can-Do Playground
Address：4361 Weldin Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
Website：https://www.destateparks.com/can-do-playground/
Can-Do Playground is a special and versatile playground. As Delaware's first borderless playground, it is designed to be accessible to all children, regardless of their physical, mental or sensory abilities. Can-Do Playground is 27,000 square feet and features a variety of play structures, including slides, swings, climbing frames and a large sand pit. Can-Do Playground is wheelchair-safe and has a flat surface, accessible swings, transfer stations and ramps to play structures.
11. Tatum's Garden
Address：Maryal Drive, Salinas, CA 93906
Website：www.tatumsgarden.org
Tatum's Garden is a unique park located in Salinas, California, USA. As the first fully inclusive and accessible playground in Monterey County, Tatum's Garden aims to provide a safe, fun and inclusive outdoor space for children of all abilities. The playground is designed with the needs of different children in mind, including those with physical, intellectual or sensory disabilities. The ground of Tatum's Garden uses soft rubber mats to reduce the risk of injury when children fall; the height and shape of the play equipment are also carefully designed to facilitate the use of wheelchair users and other children with limited mobility.
12. Big Creek Playground
Address：8794 NW 125th Ave, Polk City, IA 50226
Big Creek Playground located in Polk City, Iowa, the United States, which is the largest wooden playground in the state. Its design is inspired by classic castles and is full of fairytale colors. Big Creek Playground has a variety of facilities such as climbing frames, slides, swings, balance beams, etc. There is also a special toddler play area equipped with small slides, swings and climbing frames suitable for young children, ensuring that children of different ages can find the right amusement projects for them. Big Creek Playground is located on the beautiful Big Creek Lake and provides a large number of picnic areas and sunshade facilities. It is an ideal place for family outdoor activities.
13. Possibility Playground
Address：100 N. Lake St., Port Washington, WI 53074
Website：https://possibilityplayground.org/
Port Washington is an inclusive playground and a unique playground.
The facilities are suitable for children of different abilities, with soft, latex-free floor materials and double-width ramps for those with limited mobility. Port Washington has castle-themed play facilities, a climbable pirate ship, a toddler play area, a walking bridge, a music area, monkey bars, colorful art installations, a small train structure, multiple slides and swings, etc. It also provides a parent rest area to meet the needs of adults and children.
14. Shiver Me Timbers Playground
Address：900 I-10 Service Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Shiver Me Timbers Playground has been voted one of the most impressive and inclusive playgrounds in the world. Next to the pirate ship is the giant climbing structure called the Eagle's Nest. The pirate ship has two levels with climbing nets, hatches, decks and ramps. The surface of Shiver Me Timbers Playground is smooth and wheelchair accessible, and is bouncy enough to cushion a child's fall, giving the child a safe space to play.
15. Riverview Park
Address：2100 W Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa, AZ 85201
Riverview Park features Sloan Park, the spring training facility of the Chicago Cubs; a community fishing lake; a fountain plaza with multiple water features; extraordinary playgrounds at Riverview Park, including the 50-foot-tall Genesis climbing tower, a 60-foot-long caterpillar web-like rope climbing structure, two playground clusters for children ages 2-5 and 6-12 and older; shaded picnic areas with tables, reservable shaded picnic shelters, miles of accessible sidewalks, display fountains, open play areas, restrooms, and more.
16. Hadley’s Park
Address：12600 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
Hadley's Park is a 20-acre urban park in Potomac, Maryland, United States, acquired by the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission in 1986. Hadley's Park has a multi-use sports field that can be used for recreational and sporting events such as soccer, baseball, softball, football, picnics, and small fairs. In addition, Hadley's Park has an accessible playground, the first playground in Maryland designed specifically for children with special needs.
17. French Park Playground
Address：3400 Vicksburg Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55447
French Park Playground has various types of play facilities, including slides, swings, climbing frames, etc., which can meet the play needs of children of different ages. The layout of French Park Playground is well designed, and the different functional areas are clearly divided, which is convenient for parents to take care of their children, while also allowing children to move freely in various areas. The ground of French Park Playground is paved with soft and elastic materials to reduce the risk of children getting injured during play.
18. Brooklyn’s Playground
Address：1400 W Quinn Rd & Northern Lights Drive, Pocatello, ID 83202
Website：http://brooklynsplayground.org/
Brooklyn's Playground is a special inclusive playground in Pocatello, Idaho, USA. With slides, swings, climbing frames, monkey bars, bridges and areas for role-playing and music-making, Brooklyn's Playground is a playground for all children to enjoy. Brooklyn's Playground has a smooth, flat surface that is wheelchair-accessible and has barrier-free access to seven different levels.
19. Adventure Playground
Address：160 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710
Websit：https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/parks-recreation/
Adventure Playground is a unique outdoor playground located in Berkeley, California, USA. Designed by Danish architect Carl Theodor Sorensen, it opened in 1979. Adventure Playground encourages children to use waste materials such as wood, ropes, paint, etc. to unleash their creativity and build their own play facilities such as forts, ships, towers, etc. There is also a zipline in the playground, which adds to the fun and excitement of the play.
20. Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse is located in the east of Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. It is a children's playground with a history of more than 100 years. It is one of the largest free outdoor playgrounds in Philadelphia. There are many areas such as climbing areas, swing areas, slide areas, etc. Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse is most famous for its 40-foot-long giant wooden slide, where children can sit on coffee bags and slide down quickly. The three-story Smith Playhouse at Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse is designed for children aged 5 and under, with doll houses, play kitchens, and old-fashioned toys such as ride-on cars and trains.
The above is an introduction to the 20 best playgrounds in the United States. You can take your children to choose and choose. I also wish you and your children a happy time in advance!
