Highgate Reserve Playground

If you’ve got little ones under five, this spot in Rolleston is genuinely one of the better options in the area. The dinosaur sculpture alone is enough to get kids excited before they’ve even hit the slides or swings. It’s the kind of place that stays clean and tidy — the equipment is well looked after, which you don’t always take for granted around here. Bring lunch, claim a picnic table, and let the kids burn energy on the open grass while you actually get a moment to breathe.