Harborne Park

If you’ve got a toddler and you’re based in Wembley, this one’s worth bookmarking. The enclosed setup means you’re not constantly chasing anyone toward the carpark, which honestly makes the whole outing less stressful. Kids tend to gravitate straight to the water feature and sandbox combo — good luck getting them out. Plenty of shade trees and covered seating dotted around, so you can actually sit down for a bit without roasting, and there’s open grass nearby if the older siblings need room to burn some energy.