Dexter Street – Bourne Street Neighbourhood Playground

Locals in Cook know this little pocket playground on Dexter/Bourne is a solid after-school stop. The climbing structure keeps older kids busy while the swing set — with both standard and toddler seats — handles the younger crowd pretty well. There’s a whale springer that little ones absolutely love. The benches sit under some decent shade trees, which makes a real difference in Canberra’s summer, and the open grass gives kids room to just run around without getting in each other’s way.