Ashcroft Park

Locals know this one’s worth the trip — a solid green space that doesn’t try too hard but gets the job done for a family afternoon out. The wheelchair-friendly paths make it genuinely usable for everyone, not just an afterthought. You’re right by Stanhope Pool and The Grey Bull, so it’s easy to make a proper day of it rather than just a quick stop. Open fields give kids room to actually run around, which sounds obvious but you’d be surprised how many parks skimp on that.