Dungarvan/Linear Park Playground

The water feature here is genuinely the star of the show — kids go absolutely mad for the ducks, and there’s a fountain that keeps little ones entertained long after they’ve worn themselves out on the slides and swings. It’s one of the tidier playgrounds in Waterford, which makes a real difference when you’re trying to keep an eye on a toddler. Parents get good sightlines across the whole area, so you can grab a coffee from one of the nearby spots without losing track of anyone. The paved paths along the linear park are handy for buggies, and having the lake right there gives the whole place a decent bit of atmosphere for an urban setting.