Blaxland Riverside Park

If you’re anywhere near Sydney Olympic Park on a warm weekend, this place fills up fast — and for good reason. The adventure playground is seriously well-kitted out, with climbing structures, slides, and swings that’ll keep kids occupied for hours, plus water features that become absolutely essential come summer. Grab one of the BBQ spots early (locals know they go quick), then set up at a shaded picnic table while the kids do their thing. The bike track and walking paths along the water are a genuine bonus, and the open grass fields mean you’re not tripping over people everywhere you look. It’s the kind of park that makes a full day out genuinely easy.