New Farm Park Playground

The dragon head sculpture alone is enough to get kids sprinting from the car park — it sets the tone for the whole place. This is proper fantasy-themed play equipment, not just a few swings bolted to concrete, with climbing structures and slides that actually keep older kids entertained too. Parents get the good end of the deal here as well: loads of shade, clean restrooms, BBQ facilities, and enough bench seating that you’re not hovering awkwardly. It’s one of those parks where you can genuinely relax while the kids do their thing, with open grass spilling out alongside a walking path for a post-play lap. New Farm locals know this one well, and on a weekend morning it shows.