Boronia Park Playground

If you’ve got a toddler and you’re in Epping, this is probably your go-to spot on a hot day — the shade trees actually do their job here, which isn’t something you can say about every local park. The play equipment is well-suited to little kids, with slides, swings, and a climbing structure that’s not so big it sends parents into a panic. It’s consistently clean, which locals will tell you makes a real difference when you’ve got a two-year-old who touches everything. Fire up one of the BBQs, grab a seat under the sheltered area, and you’ve got yourself a proper afternoon out without driving anywhere far.