As a kid, do you remember spending countless hours on the playground at the park? Do you remember getting excited the moment you made it to the very top of the jungle gym? Kids love playgrounds and it's easy to understand why. It gives them a chance to run loose without a care in the world. Oh, to be a kid again!

Here are eight amazing playgrounds in Alabama you'll definitely want to check out this coming spring:

1. Kids' Space Park Playground - Huntsville

Kids' Space Park is Huntsville's largest and nicest play space. It's set up like a fort and includes a great variety of

play equipment for both toddlers and older children. Parents love bringing their children to Kids' Space Park!

2. Playground at Liberty Park - Birmingham

The Liberty Park playground includes a four-acre parcel with pavilion, tot lot, free play area and walking trail. What a great place for the entire family to spend the afternoon!

3. Playground at Riverfront Park - Sheffield

Riverfront Park, located along the shoreline on Pickwick Lake, includes boat launches, fishing piers, picnic areas, walking trails and a Kiwanis Boundless Playground that's great for children of all ages.

4. Playgrounds at Veterans Park - Alabaster

Veterans Park has two completely separate playground areas that kids just can't seem to get enough of!

5. Kid’s Kingdom Playground at Dublin Park - Madison

Kid's Kingdom Playground is located under several large oak and walnut trees, providing plenty of shade. This is a wonderful place to visit during Alabama's hot summer months! Kids' Kingdom Playground is great for children of all ages, but it's a perfect place for children ages 5+ with lots of energy to burn off.

6. Playgrounds at Joe Tucker Park - Helena

At Joe Tucker Park, you won't find one or two playground areas. Instead, you'll find three. That's right...THREE! (one older and two newer). These three playground areas will definitely keep your children busy!

7. Playground at Vaughn Road Park - Montgomery

Without a doubt, Vaughn Road Park is one of the nicest parks in Montgomery. The main attraction at the park would have to be its state-of-the-art Boundless Playground. The playground includes several different types of play equipment and ramps that make the whole park accessible to children of varying levels of mobility.

8. Playground at Gulf Shores Park - Gulf Shores

Looking for a way to keep your children busy for an afternoon without taking them to the beach or pool? Let them spend the afternoon at the Gulf Shores Park playground. It's such a nice space and includes any type of playground equipment you can think of.

These are just a few of the many great playgrounds in Alabama. Have you been to any of them? What other great playgrounds in Alabama would you recommend visiting?