Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Clearwater

Waterfront park with a pirate-themed playground of climbing structures, slides and a catwalk, plus a big splash pad with 68 nozzles.

Wide white-sand beach with playground equipment and lifeguards in season.

A shaded playground and a giant playfield for running off energy.

A neighborhood park with two playgrounds and two pavilions.

Marine aquarium and animal hospital, with a kids' zone in the mangroves where children find and learn about local sea creatures.

A colorful playground and an open playfield, connected to the Duke Energy Trail.

Lakeside park with a playground and an arboretum where kids scan QR codes to learn about the plants.

A playground, a pavilion and shaded walking trails, right on the Ream Wilson Trail.

A playground and fishing piers on a pond where you can spot egrets and turtles, plus walking trails.

Trails and boardwalks through a 54-acre preserve with injured birds of prey, and a Jr. Park Ranger activity book at the discovery center.

Neighborhood park with a playground of slides, swings and a rock wall.

A lit mulch playground with infant and big-kid swings, plus an outdoor pool with a kiddie pool, and a gym.

A city recreation complex with a pool, a playground and a gym.

Free playground built for kids of all abilities, with ramps up into the play structures and a sensory butterfly garden.

A city recreation center with an Olympic-size pool and a separate heated training pool.