Hughenden Park playground

Hughenden Park is one of those spots that locals genuinely rate — the climbing structure keeps older kids busy while the slides and swings sort out the younger ones, and the water feature is basically a guaranteed hit on warmer days. It sits within a proper green space, so once the kids are done with the playground you can stretch the visit out along the walking paths or let them loose on the open grass. The stream running through the park adds something you don’t always get in an urban playground — a bit of actual nature to poke around in. Parking is free and easy, which makes a real difference when you’re wrangling small children and bags of snacks. Best suited for ages 2 to 10, though honestly the setting does a lot of the work regardless of age.