Thurlow Playground

Honestly one of the better spots in Haverhill for families with younger kids — the enclosed area gives you a bit of breathing room as a parent, and the wood chip surface is properly looked after. There’s a solid mix of slides, swings, climbing frames, and tunnels to keep the 2–10 crowd busy for a good while. The zip wire tends to be the crowd favourite, fair warning. Shade trees and benches mean you’re not just standing around baking in the sun, and the picnic tables inside the enclosure are handy if you want to make a proper afternoon of it. The open grass field alongside it is great for a kickabout once the kids inevitably get restless with the play equipment.