5 Super Fun Playgrounds in Upper Arlington

Explore Upper Arlington, Ohio with your kids by visiting one of these fun parks and playgrounds!

Upper Arlington offers us its fair share of parks and playgrounds for exploring and playing! Two of them are even connected to a library which makes for a full-day outing in itself!

While in Upper Arlington, check out Tremont Goodie Shop for a yummy treat or pop into Cover to Cover Books for Children! You can also check out this list of things to do in Upper Arlington to round out your day!

5 Super Fun Parks and Playgrounds in Upper Arlington, Ohio:

1. Northam Park

• 2070 Northam Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221

Northam Park was remodeled a few years ago and new play equipment was added. This is a fun, natural feeling park with soft ground and a couple  of different play areas. I love the natural elements to this park like a tree trunk balance beam and tree stumps for hopping. The play structures even look like tree houses!

What makes this park extra fun is that it is next to the Upper Arlington Public Library – which makes for a well-rounded outing to the park! There is a large parking lot here and it is also home to the Upper Arlington Farmer’s Market during the summer and fall!

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2. Fancyburg Park

• 3375 Kioka Ave, Upper Arlington, OH 43221

Fancyburg Park is a great park for kids of all ages! There are two separate play structures, one for older kids and one for toddlers. There are also fun play houses for toddlers!

This park has a lot of mature trees and shade plus a picnic shelter! There’s a lot of green space here to run around!

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3. Thompson Park

• 4250 Woodbridge Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43220

Thompson Park is another great Upper Arlington playground to add to your list! My boys have loved playing here and it is particularly beautiful in the fall! There is a path to walk and baseball fields.

This playground got a remodel in 2024! The park now has a soft surface and a ton of new swings, including one face-to-face swing, a bucket swing and two accessible swings.

There are two separate play structures. One is perfect for toddlers and both of them have slides. This playground does not have a ton of shade, but there is an umbrella over the larger play structure.

There is also a 3D net climber and several geometric shapes to climb on! Kids who love to climb will have fun at this one!

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4. Oxford Park

• 4280 Oxford Dr, Upper Arlington, OH 43220

Oxford Park is a cute neighborhood playground in Upper Arlington. There are two main play structures and the larger one has a sweet treehouse that can be accessed by a ladder, climbing wall or steps.

The smaller play structure has a tunnel and an extra wide, double slide. This playground has a lot of mature trees which means a decent amount of shade!

Oxford Park has a small set of swings including toddler swings and a bucket swing. There are two picnic tables in the park but no restrooms.

If you’re looking for a small park in Upper Arlington to spend some time in, this one fits the bill for sure! And with all the shade, it’s great for the hotter summer days! Pair it with a trip to Storyline Bookshop and you’ve got a great morning out!

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 5. Miller Park

• 1903 Arlington Ave, Upper Arlington, OH 43212

Miller Park got a super fun remodel in 2020! It’s extra fun because it is next to the Miller Park Library and a creek and ravine. This park would make for a fun morning outing if you include the library and play time in the ravine.

The new playground includes rope climbing, a large play structure for ages 5-12 and a (very) small play structure for toddlers. 

There are 3 face to face swings here which seems like the most I have seen in one park! These swings where you can face your child or have two children facing each other have become very popular recently! It’s great to see them added here!

The park does get some shade and there are quite a few benches in the area for sitting. All in all, a very fun playground in Upper Arlington!

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Do you have a favorite park in Upper Arlington that’s not listed here? Leave us a comment below!

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