Playground

The river-facing baby swings are the real drawcard here — there’s something genuinely lovely about watching your toddler swing while looking out over the water. Shade trees do a solid job of keeping things cool, which matters a lot on a harsh summer day in Cabarita. The sandpit is a good size, and combined with the climbing structure and slides, younger kids tend to stay pretty occupied. It’s straightforward, no-frills stuff, but honestly that suits the 1-5 crowd just fine. Parents can keep an eye on everything easily, and the open grass field gives bigger siblings somewhere to burn off energy.