Ballinea Harbour Playground

The water feature is the main draw here, and the toddlers absolutely lose their minds for it — in the best way. It’s kept clean, which honestly isn’t something you can say about every playground in Westmeath, so fair play to whoever’s maintaining it. Grab something from one of the local vendors while you’re there — the brownies and buns are worth it, and the ice cream seals the deal on a decent afternoon out. You’ll also spot the odd electric skateboard rolling through, which the kids find oddly fascinating.