East Village

Quiet, tucked-away, and shady, the playground at Bertha Honoré Palmer Park features a large play structure and a few other elements. The large play structure features two different slides (curving and corkscrew) and a lot of different climbing elements. There is also a standalone metal climber near the entrance and a hammock style saucer swing and a pair of toddler swings near the rear. The play area is fully enclosed and is shaded by large trees and the nearby buildings. There is also a small structure with two picnic tables for some additional shade and seating. The play surface is wood chips. All in all, this is a good playground tucked away on a quiet street.

Commercial Club Park has a great playground with a unique and distinctive features - the most obvious one being a large, sculptural reptile embedded in the soft rubber surface. There are two play structures - one for younger children and a larger structure for older children - a small set of swings, and a water spray feature. The larger structure is sprawling and accessible via a ramp and the water spray feature is a somewhat standard triple shower sprayer. The non-play amenities are also great. The play area is fully enclosed with some shade and easy access to bathroom via the fieldhouse. There is ample seating with benches and picnic tables within the play area. And the play surface is soft rubber. For me, this playground checks a lot of boxes and is a worthy destination; highly recommend.