Castle Park Playground

If you’re in Penrith and need somewhere the kids can burn off energy, this one’s worth knowing about. The equipment got a proper update not too long ago — swings and a solid climbing structure that actually gets used, not just the token stuff councils sometimes throw in. Grab one of the picnic tables and you’ve got a decent view of Penrith Castle sitting right there, which makes the whole thing feel a bit more special than your average urban park. The open grass gives older kids room to run while the little ones do their thing on the equipment. It’s the kind of place locals actually come back to.