Ron Short Playground

Southport locals know this one’s a solid pick if you’ve got older kids who need space to actually run around. The fenced play area is a decent size, so you’re not constantly chasing anyone toward the road. That big open grass field is where the action really happens — impromptu footy games, frisbee, whatever the kids decide they need to do with all that energy. It’s a straightforward spot without a lot of fuss, which honestly suits the 5-and-up crowd just fine.