A shaded destination playground and a splash pad sized for younger kids, with room to walk between them.
A pirate-themed playground by the creek, then a stroll along the water where you might spot a manatee.
A small playground with a popular seasonal splash pad and shaded seats for the grown-ups watching.
A playscape with a splash pad beside it, plus ball fields and picnic space for the rest of the afternoon.
Split into Little Heart for ages 2 to 5 and Big Heart for 5 to 12, with a carousel and swings, and fitness equipment for you.
A shaded path with a picture book posted page by page along the way, so a scooter or bike ride turns into story time. Playscapes too.
A new playground and a riverwalk to stroll after, with picnic spots in between.
A bright little park with swings, colorful play equipment on turf and a covered pavilion for snacks in the shade.
A shaded, manageable playground sized for younger kids, with open grass and paths for a walk after.
A big park with a shaded playground, paved trails to wander and room for a picnic.
Separate playground zones for toddlers and older kids, with paths a stroller can manage. Give the pond a wide berth.
A shaded sea-themed playground with little pirate ships and a whale to climb on, plus a half-mile walking loop around it.
Elevated towers several levels up, slides and soft turf underneath, and an event lawn and the riverwalk right alongside.
A new playground, the short Tower Trail, an observation tower and a small nature center about local animals.
A playground in a wooded park with a boardwalk along the river.
A quiet neighborhood playground with a walking trail and a few fitness stations for you.
Newer play structures, sports courts and a skate spot, and it connects to the Emerald Trail.
Old oaks and magnolias shade the swings, climbing cube and spinners.
Separate playscapes for toddlers and older kids, plus a splash pad to cool off.
A newer playscape under big oaks by the river, with a paved path and a shaded overlook for a picnic after.
A newer neighborhood playground with a picnic shelter beside it for snacks between turns.
Shaded playgrounds, a modern play structure and a seasonal splash area, plus easy paths for a walk afterward.
A riverside playground with picnic spots, a kayak launch and a wide view over the water.
A modern playscape by the river, with a fishing pier and a kayak launch for when the kids are done climbing.
Renovated skate ramps for older kids, with playscapes of climbers, swings and musical chimes next door for the younger ones.
A pirate-ship playground next to a basketball court and picnic pavilion, so an older kid can shoot hoops while a younger one mans the ship.
A small green square with a lion fountain to look at, and storytime in the gazebo now and then.
The Hammock Trail through pine and maritime woods, good for spotting birds.
Big slides, a nest swing and lots of shade, with a separate tot lot so toddlers aren't dodging the bigger kids.
Wooded trails past ponds to a small waterfall, a short walk for young kids.
A multi-level pirate ship with net bridges and slides, plus swings and musical play, right on the riverwalk.
A three-story indoor playground open to anyone, with a café and Wi-Fi so you can sit while your kid climbs.
A newer playground with swings and a picnic pavilion, plus paved paths for a walk around the park.
A newer playground with a walking path and a multipurpose field.
Creekside trails through sandhill and marsh, a few miles long, for kids who can walk the distance.
A renovated playground with a big slide, spinners and unusual swings next to soccer fields, so an older kid can kick a ball while a small one climbs.
A short, easy walk by the river, a long fishing pier and a spot for a picnic. The main route works with a stroller unless it's rained hard.
An inclusive playground on soft rubber surfacing, with separate areas for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12, and trails in the big park around it.
Duck ponds to walk around and open lawn to run on, with picnic tables for lunch after.
A new outdoor play area outside the shops, sized for toddlers who need to climb between errands.
A shaded lawn on the river with room to run and picnic tables looking over the water.
A short loop through woods to the marsh, with crabs scurrying and a tower for the view. Connected trails can stretch it past what a young kid wants.
A roomy, accessible climbing playground, with outdoor fitness equipment nearby for you.
A one-room schoolhouse, a scavenger hunt and an easy boardwalk along the river, on shaded paved trails.
A wide, flat, paved rail trail under tree shade, made for riding bikes together.
A half-mile walk around Civil War earthworks and cannons, then a shaded picnic table. Short enough for small legs.
No playground here, just a shaded lawn under oaks and pines with room to run.
A skatepark under a bridge, where older kids skate and scooter and younger ones watch from the side.
A loop trail with views over cypress swamp and salt marsh, short enough for kids.
A boardwalk over Civil War earthworks, a replica bridge and an old farmstead. It makes a good picnic stop along the bike trail.
Animal footprints in the path, wildlife signs to read and a lookout over the water, all on sidewalk and boardwalk that's easy with a stroller.
Blue trail markers lead to the tabby ruins of a plantation worked by enslaved people.
An easy 1.5-mile out-and-back through pine flatwoods to a marsh overlook.
Long rows of used books and a big kids' section, and kids can trade in books they've outgrown for credit toward new ones.
Two floors of books to browse and a café inside for a snack after.
A fish and reptile store with low tanks at toddler height and a sensory corner with busy boards, Lego and books.
A reconstructed fort to explore by the river, and a Junior Ranger booklet that ends with a badge for your kid.
A big kids' area with a comfy reading corner and spots to play and climb.
A huge old oak with branches spreading over the lawn, and a picnic underneath it is the whole plan.
A Junior Ranger booklet turns the grounds into a mission, with a badge at the end. It's the history of enslaved people here.
Picture-book pages on panels along a short, fully accessible path by a butterfly garden, so you read a story while you walk it.
A restored silent-film studio with a story about Black representation on screen. Better for older kids than toddlers.
The kids' section runs a rotating scavenger hunt, and there are storytimes for babies to five-year-olds.
A small soft-play area on the mall's lower level, the right size for a toddler to burn off energy between errands.
A short garden walk by the main trailhead teaches native versus invasive plants. The long sandy trails are there for bigger legs.
Miniature versions of the city's bridges crossing a little pond shaped like the river. A short stop for a kid who loves bridges.
Drums to bang, music plates that play when you step on them and mirrors to spin, all on the river behind the performing arts center.
Watch animatronic figures being built on a working factory floor, after a few interactive games to start. Pitched at kids seven and up.
An independent bookstore with a proper kids' section and the occasional story time, an easy place to browse together.
A proper kids' room and a storytime for babies up to age five.
Baby storytime and Little Readers sessions of reading, singing and moving.
A quiet creekside spot with a big oak, a mosaic gazebo and a brick walk a stroller can manage. For a picnic, not a playground.
