Caldwell Street Playground

If you’ve got a toddler who’s just finding their feet, this little spot in Hackett is worth knowing about. The shade trees do a proper job of keeping things cool, which makes a real difference on a hot Canberra afternoon. Kids go nuts for the underground voice pipes — it’s one of those features you don’t see everywhere, and little ones will spend way longer on them than you’d expect. There’s also a climbing structure, swings, and some natural rocks scattered nearby that make for easy, low-key exploration. Benches mean you can actually sit down and watch, which any parent of a new walker will tell you is not a small thing.