Balis Park

An independent bookstore with a proper kids' section and the occasional story time, an easy place to browse together.

Pizza and gelato in an old movie theater, with films projected on the wall while you eat.

A toy shop sorted by age, toddler through teen, so your kid heads straight for their shelf of trains, LEGO or games.

House-made gelato and chocolate, a treat that works for you as well as the kids.

An old-school walk-up window for ice cream cones. Eat them outside, and keep kids clear of the street.

Old oaks and magnolias shade the swings, climbing cube and spinners. Some entrances aren't gated, so keep an eye on a runner.