
16 Oct 10 of the Most Unique Playgrounds in the U.S.
Who doesn’t love a playground? Kids get to run their energy out, see friends, and explore, while parents get to hang, watch their kids be wild, and sometimes even sit down. Playgrounds are also free (for the most part), making them a great spot for downtime whether you’re at home or on vacation—especially when they go beyond a good old-fashioned play structure or were created by designers who are pushing the boundaries of what a playground can be.
With a three-story treehouse, a 33-foot slide, multiple bridges, and interactive surprises galore, this playground weaves around and through a 40-foot shipping container standing on its end. Local businesses surround the playground, which is accessible to both kids and adults—meaning parents won’t have to shrug off invites to accompany their little ones down the slide. They’ll want to go, too, as digital sensors set in the slide activate trippy visual displays as you zip by, as well as blasts of air and sound. Read the article