King’s Road Play Area

Locals know this one’s worth the visit — the zipline alone keeps older kids busy while younger ones work their way around the climbing structure and merry-go-round. There’s a steam roller feature that’s been a favourite for years, and it still pulls in the little ones every time. Fenced in, so you’re not constantly chasing toddlers toward the road, which parents around Dorchester will tell you matters more than it sounds. Picnic tables make it easy to stretch out a weekend afternoon, and the basketball court gives teenagers somewhere to actually go. The open grass field handles everything from impromptu football to just lying in the sun when Dorset actually delivers the weather.