Hanley Park Sensory Play Area

Hanley Park’s sensory play area is one of those spots that actually gets it right — different zones for different ages, so the little ones aren’t getting trampled by older kids. The sensory features are genuinely well thought out, not just a token panel bolted onto a fence, and the whole thing is kept in decent nick compared to a lot of urban parks in the area. Parents can keep an eye on everything easily, which makes a real difference when you’ve got kids spread across multiple sections. Chuck in the basketball court, football field, and walking paths and you’ve got a solid few hours sorted without having to drag everyone somewhere else.