Best New Seattle-Area Playgrounds of 2022

Nature has been a popular theme at new playgrounds lately, with equipment in shades of green and brown meant to mimic trees and rocks. The new playground at Renton’s Cascade Park takes a different approach: Its equipment sports super-bright colors and our reviewer’s kids ooohed and aahed over it at first sight. The centerpiece here is an extra-wide purple slide, designed for multiple kids to descend together. It’s a winner!

In addition to the slide, kids will find two different sizes of climbing domes, and lots of balance and upper-body-strengthening challenges. Definitely swing by this nifty new neighborhood park when you’re in the area.

Next stop: Chestnut Ridge