Nijong Ninja Park

Cooma locals know this one’s a cut above your standard council playground. The ninja warrior theme isn’t just for show — the climbing structure, zipline, and slides actually give kids aged 3 to 14 something worth working for. Parents can keep an eye on everything easily, which makes a real difference when you’ve got a mix of ages running in different directions. There’s also a decent open grass field if someone needs to burn off extra energy or kick a ball around. It’s in the middle of town, so easy to tack onto errands without making a whole day of it.