Forty Baskets Playground

If you’re walking the Manly to Spit Bridge Coastal Walk, this is a natural spot to let the kids burn some energy before you keep going. It sits right along the track in Balgowlah, so you’re not going out of your way to find it — it just appears when you need it. The harbour views from here are genuinely hard to beat, which makes it a decent excuse to stop for longer than you planned. Worth knowing if you’re doing the walk with little ones who need a break mid-route.