Best New Seattle-Area Playgrounds of 2022

The fantastic new playground at South Lynnwood Park invites all kinds of imaginative play. On their visit, our reviewer’s kids spotted “pirates” from the upper deck of the two-story tree house, and evaded “baby dragons” by zipping down the firefighter’s pole. Your crew can spin away from invaders, hand-over-hand it through the “jungle,” put on a show at the drum kit or sneak off to the accessible swings — if the dragons are on their heels.

This new playground also offers shade on a hot summer day a beautiful mural to admire and soft turf underfoot.

Next stop: Emma Yule Park