Sydney's Best Parks

by Ivana Katz (subscribe)

When planning to spend a day at the park with your family or meet friends for a picnic, most of us tend to venture to the same familiar places. But why not plan a day at a park, where you haven't been before. Your kids will love the adventure and discovering new playgrounds, while you get a break in your routine. The following are some of Sydney's best parks. They have been chosen because of their features and facilities. They are in no particular order.

Banjo Paterson Park
Punt Road, Gladesville
Playground, café, swimming, bike/skateboard track, toilets, picnic areas, seating, shade.



Little Manly Point Park
Stuart Street, Manly
Playground, café/kiosk, swimming, bike/skateboard track, toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, seating, shade. More information on Little Manly Point Park



Clontarf Reserve
Sandy Bay Road, Clontarf
Playground, café/kiosk, swimming, bike/skateboard track, toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, seating, shade. More information on Clontarf Reserve



Cook Park
The Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands
Features: Several playgrounds, cafes/restaurants, swimming, bike/skateboard track, toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, seating, shade. More information on Cook Park.



Manly Lagoon Reserve
Pittwater Road, North Manly
Playground, café/kiosk, swimming, bike/skateboard track, toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, seating, shade. More information on Manly Lagoon Reserve




Carss Bush Park
Carwar Avenue, Blakehurst
Playground, café/kiosk, swimming, bike/skateboard track, toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, seating, shade. More information on Carss Bush Park



Bronte Park
Bronte Road, Bronte
Playground, café/kiosk, swimming, toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, seating, shade.
More information on Bronte Park



North Harbour Reserve
North Harbour Street, Balgowlah
Playground, café/kiosk, scooter track for young kids, basketball court, toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, seating, shade.
More information on North Harbour Reserve



Centennial Park
Lang Road, Centennial Park
Playground, café/kiosk, bike/scooter/skateboard track, toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, seating, shade, ponds.



Bicentennial Park
Australia Avenue, Homebush
Playground, café/kiosk, bike/skateboard track, toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, seating, shade, water fountains for splashing.
More information on ]Bicentennial Park



Winnererremy Bay
Mona Street, Mona Vale
Playground, café/kiosk, swimming, bike/skateboard track, toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, seating, shade.



Darling Quarter
1-25 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour
Playground, cafés/kiosks/restaurants, water fountains for splashing, toilets, picnic areas, seating, shade.



Lyne Park
New South Head Road, Rose Bay
Playground, café/kiosk, bike/skateboard track, toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, seating, shade.



Manly Warringah War Memorial Park (Manly Dam)
Allambie Road, Manly Vale
Playground, swimming, toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, seating, shade.



Nielsen Park
Greycliffe Avenue, Vaucluse
Café/kiosk, swimming, toilets, picnic areas, seating, shade.



Robertson Park
Military Road, Watsons Bay
Playground, restaurants/cafés/kiosk, swimming, bike/skateboard track, toilets, picnic areas, seating, shade.



Rushcutters Bay Park
New South Head Road, Rushcutters Bay
Playground, café/kiosk, bike/skateboard track, toilets, picnic areas, seating, shade.



The Basin
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Café/kiosk, swimming, toilets, picnic areas, BBQs, seating, shade, kangaroos can often be seen.



Leichhardt Park
Glover Street, Lilyfield
Playground, café, bike/skateboard track, toilets, picnic areas, seating, shade.



Buffalo Creek Reserve
Pittwater Road, Hunters Hill
Playground, mobile café visits regularly, bike/skateboard track, picnic areas, seating, shade.



Royal Botanic Gardens
Mrs Macquarie Road, Sydney
Cafés/restaurants, bike/skateboard track, toilets, picnic areas, seating, shade, pond, gardens.



Parsley Bay Reserve
Parsley Road, Vaucluse
Playground, café/kiosk, swimming, toilets, picnic areas, seating, shade.
More information on Parsley Bay Reserve



So if you are wondering what things to do in Sydney this weekend, why not head to one of these great parks and let us know what you thought of them.

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Why? Free things to do in Sydney

When: All year round

Cost: Free

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