Paradise Park, Newlands

Tucked between Newlands and Claremont, this shaded family park is easy to miss unless a local points you toward it. Kids move between two playgrounds, a treehouse, and a small stream, while an outdoor gym and picnic spots suit the adults. Trees keep the whole space cool even in summer. Dogs are explicitly welcomed and can join the run of the park. There are no public toilets on site, though a nearby garage has facilities, and daytime security guards patrol.