Grange Lakes Reserve Playground

If you’re after somewhere calm and easy with little kids, this is a solid pick. The big shade trees actually do their job on a hot day, which if you’ve spent any time in Grange in summer, you know matters a lot. There’s a decent stretch of grass for the toddler crowd to run around on, and the lake nearby gives the whole place a relaxed feel that’s hard to find at busier parks. It’s the kind of spot locals come back to because it’s consistently tidy and never feels chaotic.