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5 Super Fun Playgrounds in Worthington

Looking for a great playground or park in Worthington, Ohio? Try out one of these 5 super fun parks for a day out with the kids in Worthington!

Worthington, Ohio is a suburb just north of Columbus. It has some fun neighborhood parks to explore! Some of the playgrounds have been newly remodeled making them a great destination for play!

Combine your outing to one of these parks in Worthington with a treat at Mrs. Goodman’s or Peace Love and Little Donuts for a great morning out! Or check out my list of fun things to do in Worthington for more ideas!

1. Whitney Playground

Address: End of Whitney Ave., Worthington, Ohio 43085

Whitney Playground in Worthington, Ohio.

Whitney Playground is a cute neighborhood playground within Olentangy Park. The larger park area includes green space, a skate park and access to the Olentangy Trail.

You may find different addresses for the park which may take you to a general location for Olentangy Park. But to get to Whitney Playground, you need to drive to the end of Whitney Ave. You can park on the residential street area. There is no official parking lot at the location of the playground.

Boy on the playground at Whitney Playground in Worthington, Ohio.

This fun playground offers a couple of different play structures and swings. The surface here is soft rubber. Near to the park is a basketball court and some picnic tables. Behind the park is a walking trail in the woods that connects to the Olentangy Trail!

Tunnel and play structure at Whitney Playground in Worthington.

Unique features at the park include a steering wheel, enclosed slides, a small climbing wall and an infant swing. There are NO restrooms at this playground area!

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2. Perry Park

Address: 2300 Collins Dr., Worthington, OH 43085

Perry Park was remodeled and reopened in February of 2023! The entire playground was replaced and new, artificial turf was installed. The playground at Perry Park is part of a larger sports complex with 3 baseball diamonds. There is a restroom here and picnic tables.

playground structure at Perry Park in Worthington, Ohio.

There are still a lot of climbing elements at this park including a couple of rope climbing structures.

Rope climbing structure at Perry Park in Worthington, Ohio.

There is a larger play structure and a smaller play structure plus interactive elements for younger kids!

Boy climbing on ropes at a playground in Worthington, Ohio.

My boys loved this swing pictured below!

Two boys on a round swing at Perry Park in Worthington.

The Perry Park remodel was a great upgrade if you’re looking for a playground in Worthington! I had to pull my boys away when it was time to leave!

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3. Selby Park

Address: 358 Selby Blvd. S., Worthington, OH 43085

Kids on playground at Selby Park in Worthington, Ohio.

Selby Park is another one of the most newly remodeled playgrounds in Worthington! There is a lot of fun to be had here including a lot of unique climbing walls! There is also a good amount of swings here, including three face to face swings!

Face to Face swings at Selby Park in Worthington.

The artificial turf makes a nice, clean surface and there are three picnic tables with shade covers which make for a great picnic or snack spot. There is also a shelter house at the park with restrooms!

Boy on climbing structure at Selby Park in Worthington.

My kids really enjoyed the face to face swings and this climbing structure pictured above! The climbing options at Selby Park Playground are definitely a draw. In addition to this one, there is a large net structure your kids will love to climb on!

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4. Wilson Hill Park

Address: 1025 Ridgedale Dr. E., Worthington, OH 43085

Boy climbing monkey bars at Wilson Hill Park in Worthington.

We discovered Wilson Hill Park in Worthington when looking for a nearby park where we could eat a take-out dinner! I was pleasantly surprised by the shady walking paths and large trees! Later I found out that the trees mark the former location of trolley car tracks!

Play structure at Wilson Hill Park in Worthington, Ohio.

Toddlers will enjoy the “General Store” and School Bus play areas at this playground in Worthington. Monkey bars and twisty slides are other fun features here!

Climbing options at Wilson Hill Park in Worthington.

Wilson Hill Park is part of a complex that also includes tennis courts, a basketball court and shelter house. Near the playground is a covered picnic area from which you can easily see your kids on the play structure.

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5. McCord Park

Address: 333 E. Wilson Bridge Rd., Worthington, OH 43085

McCord Park underwent quite a renovation in 2022! More traditional play structures were taken down to create an obstacle course for kids that includes a super fun zipline!

Boy on zip line at McCord Park in Worthington, Ohio.

The obstacle course even has a digital timer. Kids can hit the button to start the timer and then complete the obstacle course and check their time!

Boy on obstacle course at McCord Park in Worthington, Ohio.

The are still a few traditional playground elements: some swings, a merry-go-round, a teeter totter and a slide built into the side of a hill.

Swings and a slide at a playground in Worthington, Ohio.

A new train observation area was also completed. You can find this train car on the opposite side of the community center parking lot!

A new train observation deck at McCord Park in Worthington, Ohio.

The park is fun for all ages, but maybe geared a bit more toward elementary age kids who are able to do the obstacle course. The closest restroom available is at the Community Center.

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