Gardiner Park Playground

If you’ve got a toddler who bolts the second you set them down, the enclosed setup here is genuinely a relief. The sandbox keeps the little ones busy for ages, and the shade trees do enough work that you’re not desperately hunting for a spot to stand. It’s tucked into a proper park with open grass and a soccer field, so older siblings or parents who need to stretch their legs have options too. Being close to trails and greenery means you occasionally get some decent bird action, which kids this age find weirdly exciting. Locals from Banksia rate it as a solid weekday morning spot — nothing flashy, but it delivers exactly what parents of under-fives actually need.