Escarpment Park

If you’re after somewhere genuinely peaceful with the kids, this one’s hard to beat. The views of the mountain ranges are the real drawcard — grab a spot near the BBQ area and you’ll spend half your time just staring out at the ranges instead of watching the swings. Speaking of which, the swings are perfectly suited to toddlers, so it’s a solid pick for the little ones. It’s kept tidy, which isn’t always a given around Springfield, and the quiet atmosphere means you’re not competing with half the suburb for a table.