Mills Park

Locals genuinely use this place — and it’s easy to see why. The playground covers the basics well with slides, swings, and a climbing structure, but what makes Mills Park worth the trip is how much surrounds it: a basketball court, soccer field, walking path, and a solid stretch of open grass that actually gets used on weekends. Shade trees do a decent job of keeping things bearable in summer, and the BBQ and picnic table setup means you can make a proper afternoon of it. Parents will appreciate the good sightlines across the playground, plus there’s parking and toilets on site so you’re not scrambling. It’s the kind of park that works whether you’ve got a toddler, a teenager who wants a kickabout, or you just want somewhere decent to eat lunch outside.