Tom O’Niell Park Playground

The rocket ship climbing structure is honestly a great touch — little kids go absolutely wild for it, and the slides and swings keep the preschool crowd busy for a solid hour. That shade sail does a proper job of blocking the afternoon sun, which anyone who’s done a Brisbane summer knows is not optional. It’s a quieter corner of Oxley, so you’re not dealing with crowds or noise, just your kids and maybe a couple of other local families. Chuck your picnic gear on one of the tables and let them run off some energy on the open grass after they’re done on the equipment.