Merriman Park Play Area

Merriman Park is one of those spots that locals genuinely rate — and it’s easy to see why once you’ve been. The open grass field gives kids serious room to properly run around rather than just circling the same small patch, which makes a real difference. Benches are dotted around sensibly, so parents can actually sit and keep an eye on things without craning their necks. Parking nearby means it’s not a faff to get to, and the whole place is kept tidy enough that you don’t have to think twice about letting little ones loose from age one upwards.