Ascot Park Playground

Locals with little ones know this spot is hard to beat for the under-5 crowd. The fully fenced enclosure means you can actually relax instead of doing laps chasing a toddler, and the water feature keeps kids entertained for way longer than you’d expect. Shade trees and covered seating mean you’re not melting in the Queensland sun, and having toilets nearby is genuinely underrated when you’ve got a two-year-old. Picnic tables, parking close by — it’s just well thought out for families with really young kids.