Countess Park

If you’re after a low-key spot where the kids can dig in the sand and actually burn off some energy, this little Mosman park delivers. The sandbox keeps younger ones busy for ages, and the swings are a reliable hit with the bigger kids too. Shade trees do a decent job of keeping things cool, which you’ll appreciate come summer, and there are picnic tables and benches scattered around so you’re not just standing there watching. The open grass field gives older kids room to kick a ball around while the littlies stick to the play area. It’s nothing flashy, but honestly that’s what makes it a solid regular-visit kind of place for families in the area.