Playground

Right near the Mermaid Beach Surf Life Saving Club, this one’s hard to beat for a casual family morning. The coastal setting does a lot of the heavy lifting — you’ve got the beach basically on your doorstep, so kids can bounce between the playground and the sand without much effort. It’s designed with accessibility in mind, which makes it a genuinely easy option for families with different needs. Locals use it regularly, and that community feel shows.