Houghton Park Playground

Locals in Bayswater know Houghton Park is one of those spots that actually does what a park is supposed to do. The sandbox keeps younger kids busy while older ones shoot hoops on the basketball court or kick a ball around the open grass. Pack a cooler — the BBQ area and picnic tables make it genuinely easy to stay for a few hours rather than just passing through. Shade trees do a solid job of making summer afternoons bearable, and the walking path is a nice loop if you want to stretch your legs between snags. It’s well-kept, the parking is straightforward, and there’s something here for pretty much every age group.