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On holiday and need a break with the children while you collapse in the nearest park seat. Little balls of energy kick, run, climb and jump to their heart\u2019s content as you contemplate how to manage a quick dash to the delightful cafe you spied walking into the playground. Perhaps negotiating an offer of ice cream will work a treat. To make this list the playground must have toilets, facilities to wash children after getting dirty, access to great cafes for caregivers who need a restorative boost and adequate car parking. 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