Marine Parade Playground

Right on the Marine Parade strip, this one’s hard to beat for a beach day with kids. It’s fully fenced with separate zones for littler ones and older kids, which honestly makes such a difference — no one’s getting bowled over by a flying seven-year-old. There are slides, swings, and climbing structures to keep them busy, plus decent shade over the seating areas so you’re not melting while you watch. Parking is straightforward, picnic tables and BBQs are on hand, and you’ve got the beach literally across the road when everyone’s ready for a change of scene.