Young family-places in Dagenham/Barking that are nice and to avoid?

[Yadiya]

I have only been to Dagenham (not Heathway or any of the variations) so was wondering where is nicer than everywhere else..?
Is Barking any better/worse?

CIf you have an Android phone you may find this app useful - it has a section for free things to do in Barking and Dagenham.

play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bhacromwell.com.freelondon

Can you afford to go a bit further out to Hornchurch?