Children’s Play Area People’s Park

If you’ve got kids under eight, People’s Park in Banbury is genuinely one of the better options in the area. The play area is enclosed, which makes a real difference when you’ve got a toddler who thinks running into the road is funny — you can actually relax for five minutes. There’s a solid mix of slides, swings, and a climbing structure, and the soft fall surface underneath means the inevitable tumbles aren’t a drama. Beyond the play area, the wider park gives you a basketball court, a walking path, and a big open grass field, so older siblings or restless adults aren’t stuck standing around. It’s kept in good shape too, which isn’t something you can say about every council park.