Friendship Fountain Playground

Honestly, this spot along the river might be one of the better-kept secrets on the Southbank right now — it’s newer, so the equipment still feels fresh and the slides are actually worth the trip. Kids from about 2 to 12 have plenty of room to run on the open grass field without parents constantly hovering. Pack a lunch, because the picnic tables under the shade trees with that water view in the background make it genuinely hard to leave. The pond nearby adds a nice touch if you’ve got little ones who just want to look at ducks for 20 minutes.