Activities for Kids

Under Cover: 9 Shaded Playgrounds to Try

Take cover at these shaded playgrounds that offer a little something for everyone.

By Suzie Ridgway June 14, 2015

Where do you go when the sun is blazing hot and your neighborhood park’s play structure feels like a fireball? Take cover! The following parks with shaded playgrounds are our perfect picks for outdoor fun when the sun is at its peak. Flip through the gallery for the scoop.

Washington Park Playground

Let your runner zoom all over the ramps and bridges at this super cool playground, officially known as the Rose Garden Children’s Park. This park has slides for everyone, including curly slides, toddler slides and tunnel slides. There are swings for tots and bigger kids, tons of climbing options and a sandbox big enough for Junior’s favorite dump truck.

Head of SW Park Place
Online: portlandoregon.gov/parks

photo: Washington Park Playground

What’s your favorite shaded park? Let us know in the comments below!

— Suzie Ridgway