Gilbert Place Reserve

Worth knowing upfront — this one’s unfenced, so you’ll want to stay close if your little one’s a runner. That said, for the toddler crowd it’s a solid local pick, with a slide, swings, and a merry-go-round that the under-fives absolutely lose their minds over. The shade trees do a decent job of keeping things cool, which makes a real difference on a hot Frenchs Forest afternoon. Nothing flashy, but sometimes that’s exactly what you need.