Ocean Village Park West Playground

tucked away enough that you won’t get the weekend crowds, this little toddler spot in City Beach is one of those finds you almost want to keep to yourself. The sandbox is the main drawcard — clean sand, good depth, the kind kids actually want to dig in. There are logs and natural elements around the edges that give it a proper nature play feel rather than the usual plastic setup. The open grass field next door means parents can stretch out while the little ones do their thing, and the whole place is kept in solid nick.