Swan Avenue Reserve Playground

West Beach locals know this one’s a bit of a hidden gem — quiet street, good shade, and a fully enclosed play area that means you can actually relax instead of chasing kids toward the road. The picnic tables get decent use on weekends, and the grass field gives older kids room to kick a ball around while the little ones do their thing. It’s the kind of neighbourhood park where you’ll hear birds more than traffic, which honestly feels rare these days. Dogs are welcome too, so it’s easy to combine a walk with a proper sit-down.