Stoke Park Playground

Stoke Park is one of those places locals genuinely rate — and for good reason. The splash park alone makes it worth the trip on a warm day, and the playground has enough going on (slides, climbing, sandbox, swings) to keep kids of all ages busy without anyone getting bored. There’s a pond nearby, proper walking paths around the green, and the whole place is kept in decent shape, which isn’t something you can always say. Parking is free, which always helps, and there’s shade and benches if you just want to sit and watch the chaos unfold.