Hyattsville’s nature-themed, tree-covered playground oasis offers a unique family experience in the middle of the city, but you might have passed right by it without even knowing.

Located at 4100 Oliver St. in a woodsy section of historic Hyattsville, Deitz Park has no parking lot and is located at the end of a small path, making it easy to overlook.

But the park is well worth a visit for families with kids of all ages who need to burn off some energy without getting sunburned. (Though you may want to bring bug spray.)

The park is surrounded by tall old-growth trees with plenty of green lawn space, a covered pavilion, picnic tables, and charcoal grills. The playground is enclosed on three sides, making it easier to keep tabs on smaller kids.

There’s also a small path that encircles the playground for kids to bike around.

The playground, which was redone a few years ago, is not divided by age but instead by nature sections—rocks, trees, spiders, ants, and mushrooms—with playground equipment designed around each section. There are also some taller climbing structures and swings.

To access the park, use the walkway on Oliver Street between 41st and 42nd avenues that leads behind the Queensbury Park Apartment complex.

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