Shoppes at University Place Playground

This playground is not huge by any means, but there are several things about it that make it «A-​OK» to me. First, it’s located in the center of a large retail complex. It can be found behind the Hilton, next to the little lake. The playground itself is enclosed, with one entrance at the furthest part from the water. Benches are plentiful, although shade is not. It makes an excellent stop in between errands, to let the kids get some energy out before they have to be quiet again in the next store, or you can make it a stop on its own, rent a paddle boat, and feed the ducks (food is available at a number of stations around the lake, for a quarter.