Home Outdoor Fun The South Sound’s Top 15 Playgrounds by Rachael BrandonAugust 22, 2017 Search more like this kid friendlyplay areaplay timesciencefortsoundplaygroundplaymedievalterritoryseasideplanetariumcampuscastle Advertisement Trending Now Halloween McDonald’s Halloween Happy Meal Buckets May Be Making a Comeback Celeb & Entertainment ‘Dead to Me’ Season 3 Finally Has a Release Date Viral & Trending Elementary School PTA Cracks Up Parents with Hilarious Car Line Signs Celeb & Entertainment Kristen Bell Apologizes to Parents Everywhere for ‘Frozen’ Celeb & Entertainment Comedian Absolutely Nails the 5 Types of Parents at Drop Off Advertisement Thanks to our record dry streak and long summer days, Seattle kids are loving the extra play time at their favorite parks. But if you’ve done the local playground circuit enough your smartphone thinks you work at the neighborhood tot lot, maybe it’s time to branch out into new territory. From medieval castles, to nautical play structures, to seaside swings and lakefront lunch spots, click through the gallery to see the best playgrounds the South Sound has to offer. Fort Steilacoom ParkThis castle park in Lakewood can best be described using one word – HUGE! The historic Fort Steilacoom park spans 340 acres and includes a dog park, playground and miles of trails through fields, woods and around the small Waughop lake. The play area offers two large sets of swings, big kid and toddler play structures with bridges, hidden nooks and slides to play on. The biggest challenge is keeping tabs on the wee ones among the tall walls and enclosures, so plan a lost parent spot in advance in case you get separated. Bonus: Bordering the west end of the park is the Pierce College campus and Science Dome which offers kid-friendly, Saturday planetarium shows for just $6 per child. 8714 87th Ave. S.W. Lakewood, Wa 98498 Online: cityoflakewood.us/parks-and-recreation/parks/fort-steilacoom-park photo: Jennifer B via flickr Have you and your crew had a chance to explore these South Sound playgrounds? Which one is your favorite? Tell us in the comments below.— Rachael Brandon Share This ArticleClick to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Copy (Opens in new window) Search more like this kid friendlyplay areaplay timesciencefortsoundplaygroundplaymedievalterritoryseasideplanetariumcampuscastle Welcome to our Tinybeans family! Be sure to check your email for new activities, recipes and parenting hacks – and to see if you’ve won! Do you have a dog or cat? Select YES below and click submit to start receiving FREE pet ideas and inspiration, news about new pet products, exclusive offers and limited-time promotions. Yes, I have a pet! Submit FALL FOR TINYBEANS! Enter to Win a $250 Gift Card! Enter your email and zip code below for a chance to win a Mastercard Gift Card. We’ll pick one winner per month through October 31, 2022 – 7 lucky winners in all! email zip_code campaign_name Enter Now! I agree to the official rules and to receive email communications from Tinybeans. By providing my email address, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience possible. Accepting the use of cookies enables important site functionality including personalization and analytics. Accept Decline Create an account to save this content on Tinybeans Choose how you would like to sign up. Continue with Apple Continue with Facebook Continue with Google or Continue with Email By signing up, you agree to Tinybeans Terms of Service and acknowledge you have read and agreed to our Privacy Policy. Sign in to your Tinybeans account Don’t have any account? Create an account here. Forgot your password? Reset it here. Sign In or Continue with Apple Continue with Facebook Continue with Google Personalized recommendations Tinybeans uses personal information to share useful recommendations and ideas for your family. This may include your previous activity, family profile and your hometown. Tinybeans keeps your data safe and does not sell personal information to any third party. Learn more about your privacy and location choices. Close