Menkens Reserve Playground

Tucked into the reserve at Henley Beach, this is one of those low-key spots that locals actually prefer over the busier foreshore playgrounds. It’s calm, accessible, and doesn’t attract the weekend crowds you’d get closer to the esplanade. Good option if you’ve got younger kids or little ones who need a more relaxed setting without a lot of chaos. Honestly, it’s the kind of place you’d bring a coffee and actually get to sit down for a bit.