15 Amazing Playgrounds for Eastside Kids and Families

Absolutely epic Inspiration Playground, located at Bellevue Downtown Park, warrants a trip from practically anywhere. This unusual playground will thrill your kids like a theme park, with adventure elements and plenty to climb. Various structures engage all ages and ability levels, among them a whimsical twisted vine climber and a bridge-connected “Roots and Rock” climbing wall. Swings of all sorts are plentiful: There are wheelchair-accessible saucer-style and adaptive swing seats as well as tot-and-parent swings. And that’s just the beginning.

Location: 100 100th Ave. N.E., Bellevue

Last stop: Lake Sammamish State Park