Playground

Pretty low-key spot, but honestly that’s exactly what you want when you’ve got a toddler in tow. The shade trees do a decent job of keeping things cool, and the creek nearby gives little ones something genuinely interesting to fixate on. There’s a walking path that connects to the surrounding bushland, so you can extend the outing if the kids are in a good mood. It’s nothing flashy, but for Chermside West locals with under-threes, it’s a solid go-to on a weekday morning.