Welcome to the PBM Playground finder. There’s nothing worse than being somewhere you aren’t super familiar with, having some time to spare with the kids and knowing there HAS to be a playground somewhere nearby, but not knowing where one or if it’s any good. After that happening to us one too many times, we did the research for you and created this playground finder! Happy Playing!
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- Suitable for multiple ages.
- Fencnd in.
This is a fun little playground within the sports complex with two climbing structures, a covered dining area with a few picnic tables and tons of parking.
- Best for toddlers/preschoolers
- Fenced in
- No Bathrooms
This playground is known by several names; Gladys Potter Garden, Froggy Park & Humbolt park. It boasts lots of shade, a sandbox, swings, a see-saw, climbing structures and toys for the kids to play with. With benches and a picnic table ,it would be a great place to have lunch. Have your kids bring their bike or scooter and ride along the paved pathways.
- Suitable for younger children.
- Fenced in.
This small playground beside the Glen Hills School has a swing set and a play structure with slides, as well as a little merry go round like toy. There are benches and picnic tables.
*address is approximate
- Suitable for various ages
- Fenced in
- No bathrooms
This playground is part of the larger Glenlyon Park which includes a baseball field, tennis court, basketball court, soccer field, paved walking path. The playground includes multiple play structures with slides, as well as swings. Bring a picnic lunch and explore the whole park!
- Suitable for multiple ages.
- Not fenced in.
- No Bathrooms.
This park features open play areas, a playground, basketball and tennis courts, and scenic walking paths. The small pond is a natural attraction for wildlife.
- Suitable for all ages.
- Fenced in.
- Accessible.
This great playground within Roger Williams Park has so much to do and explore. There are several play structures, swings including two oversized swings. There is a candy land style rainbow road that kids love to run on, features designed for imaginative play, and monkey bars. In the unlikely event that the kids get bored with the playground there are endless other things to explore within the rest of the park.
- Suitable for various ages.
- Partially fenced in.
There are two small playgrounds located within the park, one geared towards preschoolers/toddlers and one for older children. Both feature a play structure with slides and climbing features. Note, there is limited shade at the playground.
- *Address is approximate.
- Suitable for younger children.
- Semi fenced in.
- Bathroom (porta potty) available.
This playground has one play structure with slides and monkey bars as well as a swing set.
- Check website for hours.
- Suitable for all ages.
- Fenced in.
- Bathrooms available.
- Accessible.
This beautiful playground lives up to it’s reputation. It is enormous and has so many things for kids to play on and explore. Swings, slides, play structures, play houses, see-saws, ride on toys, a boat to climb in, a “schoolhouse” to pretend play, you name it, it’s there! There’s even a koi fish pond. The playground does ask for a donation of $2 on entry to maintain it.
- Suitable for older kids.
- Fenced in.
This playground boasts gigantic climbing structures, a tall slide, swings and a small sandbox. If you get bored of the play gound you can explore India Point Park and check out the water.
- Suitable for young children.
- Semi-Fenced in.
This playground has three very small (preschool/toddler) play structures with slides, a train toy, and several bouncy ride-on’s. It also has a monkey bar type climbing structure that younger children could play on. This is a great bet for little ones who you would worry about on a larger playground. There is a fence but not directly around the playground (a field is in between the fence and playground for part of it).
- Suitable for multiple ages.
- Fenced in
This is a quite large fun playground with lots to do. It is made of recycled materials and has several large climbing structures, monkey bars, bridges, tires to climb on, sandbox, swings, balance beams, and ramps. Bring snacks because the kids will want to spend a good amount of time here.
- Better for younger kids, fairly small.
- Fenced in.
- Parking available
This playground has a small play structure with a slide and swings.
- Suitable for school aged children.
- Fenced in.
This is a small playground with one play structure and two swing sets. The play structure has one slide and some monkey bars. One of the swing sets has baby swings. There are a few benches and not much shade.
- Suitable for all ages.
- Fenced in.
- Public restrooms nearby.
This playground is located behind the town hall and near the library. It has a dozen swings including two oversized,, a truck to drive, alligators to play on on, a spider web climber, slides, a rope bridge, hammock and a large tower. Smooth surface throughout.
- Suitable for multiple ages.
- Partially Fenced.
- No bathrooms.
- Suitable for multiple ages.
- Not fenced in.
This playground has some larger play structures with slides. There are also monkey bars and various pieces of equipment to climb on. It is in the middle of Lippitt Park, so while it is not fenced there is ample grass around it. There are several benches.
This playground is on the beach and has a play structure with slides, towers and a rock wall. There is also a swing set. Don’t forget your sunscreen, and be aware that it is right on the beach with no fence.
- Suitable for younger children.
- Fenced in.
This small playground is great for young kids. It has a swing set with one baby and one regular swing, a small play structure, and various plastic toys young children can play on. There is a picnic bench.
- Suitable for multiple ages.
- Not fenced in.
- Bathrooms available.
Oakland beach features waterfront access, access to bike path, a playground with bathrooms, and easy access to Iggy’s!