Osage Station Park Playground

Osage Park is an older but adorable playground. The toddler area is a mini train station with railroad crossing signs; push the buttons and the lights flash and train sounds play, which my little ones would happily repeat all day. The big-kid structure is an old western town complete with a saloon, general store, and jail, and it’s roomy enough for kids to run through and play pretend. There’s also a short tunnel slide that’s just right for toddlers, and a hilly mound where kids were sliding down on discs they’d brought (bring one if you can!). Community gardens surround the park, and it’s a popular spot for family photo shoots. Wide grassy fields give everyone room to roam. The bathroom is on site, though there’s no changing table. This is a charming, kid-approved park worth the visit.