A playground with public toilets and barbecue facilities at 10 Sunrise Blvd, Snells Beach, this Rodney district park holds a 4.4 rating on Google. Parks with this kind of set-up earn their keep on fine weekends: toilets and barbecues turn a quick playground stop into a proper outing, so arrive early to claim a grill before they're all taken. Regulars bring foil or a scourer, since shared hot plates vary in condition, and let the barbecue heat through properly before cooking. If the grills are busy, a picnic rug and thermos save the day, and mornings tend to be quieter with cooler equipment underfoot. For Snells Beach families and visitors exploring the Kawau Bay shoreline, it's an easy spot to while away a few hours.