Woodman Point Playground

Close to the water at Coogee, this playground is the kind of spot locals keep coming back to on weekends. Kids aged 3 to 10 get a solid mix of slides, swings, a climbing structure, and a sandbox — nothing over-engineered, just good honest play equipment that actually gets used. The shade trees do real work on hot summer days, and there’s enough open grass for kids to run off between turns on the equipment. Picnic tables make it easy to stretch out a visit, and parking is right there so you’re not lugging gear from three streets away. With the beach basically on your doorstep and a walking path to stretch your own legs, it’s a pretty easy sell for a family afternoon out.