Manly Dam Playground

Right next to Manly Dam with bush trails on your doorstep, this one’s a proper day-out kind of playground rather than a quick stop. The setup covers all the bases — slides, swings including inclusive options, a merry-go-round, tunnels, and a water feature that keeps kids busy long after you’ve finished your sausages at the BBQ. It’s fully enclosed, which makes a huge difference when you’ve got toddlers doing their own thing in three directions at once. Parking is easy, the toilets are actually decent, and you can sit at a picnic table with a real view of the water while the kids wear themselves out.