Bathurst Park Playground

Bathurst Park is one of those places locals actually use rather than just recommend to visitors — the grounds are kept in genuinely good shape, which makes a difference. Kids have plenty to get stuck into: slides, swings, a water feature that causes the usual chaos on warm days, and a play train that younger ones especially love. Grab one of the picnic tables if you can, or spread out on the open grass field when the weather plays ball. It works for a quick after-school run-around or a longer family afternoon, and suits pretty much all ages without feeling like it’s designed for just one group.