Withrow Park is as much a family destination as it is a place for sports. There are several pieces of playground equipment scattered throughout the park (although last time I was there the tetherball pole was lacking, well, a ball), but the real playground is right at the northern edge of the park along McConnell Avenue.
Unlike most park playgrounds, the Withrow Park children's area is fenced in and dogs - even leashed ones - are not permitted inside. The off-leash area of Withrow Park is far away anyway, but the fence and no-dog rule gives added comfort to parents who are nervous about dogs or children who aren't used to dealing with them.
Inside the playground are swings, climbing equipment, a sandbox and a wading pool that's usually open from June to August. Connected to the Withrow Park Clubhouse, the playground has easy access to washrooms and there's a fountain just outside the fence.
Just to the east of the fenced playground is a small t-ball diamond and all over the park are pockets of open space for other games.
