Boronia Park North Playground

Boronia Park North is one of those spots the locals quietly keep to themselves — good shade, decent parking, and enough going on to keep kids of all ages occupied for a solid afternoon. The concrete tunnels are a hit with younger kids who’ll run through them on repeat, while the basketball court gives older ones (and let’s be honest, competitive parents) something to do. Shade trees do a proper job of keeping things cool, which matters a lot come summer in this part of Hunters Hill. There are picnic tables and restrooms on site, so you’re not rushing to pack up, and the open grass field backs onto the trails leading toward the forest if you want to stretch the visit into a bit of a walk.