Ramparts Playground

Locals know this one well — it’s right by the Boyne and the views alone make it worth the trip. There’s a solid walking path that follows the river, a good stretch of open grass for kids to run themselves ragged, and some decent shade from the trees when the sun actually shows up. The swings are well-kept, which isn’t always a given, and the whole place has that looked-after feel that makes you want to stay a while. Just don’t expect parking to be easy, and sort yourself out before you arrive because there are no toilets on site.