Hempstead Fields Play Area

One of the better local spots for families with kids of different ages, mainly because it actually caters to both without feeling like an afterthought. The toddler area is properly enclosed, so you’re not constantly chasing little ones toward the car park, and older kids have their own section with a zipline that genuinely gets used. There’s a decent climbing structure and swings alongside it. The big open field next to everything means you can bring a ball and make an afternoon of it, and the walking path is handy if you fancy a loop while the kids tire themselves out. Parking’s easy enough, benches are right there — it’s the kind of place you end up coming back to just because it works.