Jenkins Hill Playground

Locals know this little spot in Lindfield is nothing fancy, but that’s kind of the point. The sandpit, swings, and slide cover everything you need for the under-8 crowd, and the open grass field means parents can actually sit at a picnic table and relax without chasing kids into traffic. There’s a walking path that takes you alongside the water, which honestly makes the whole outing feel like more of an event. Restrooms are clean — genuinely clean, not “clean for a park” clean — which makes a real difference when you’ve got toddlers in tow.