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 ParkPunt Road, Gladesville
Playground, café, swimming, bike/skateboard track, toilets, picnic areas, seating, shade.
Banjo Paterson Park
Stuart Street, Manly
Playground, café/kiosk, swimming, bike/skateboard track, toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, seating, shade. More information on
Little Manly Point Park
Little Manly Point Park
Sandy Bay Road, Clontarf
Playground, café/kiosk, swimming, bike/skateboard track, toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, seating, shade. More information on
Clontarf Reserve
Clontarf Reserve
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.
Cook Park
Pittwater Road, North Manly
Playground, café/kiosk, swimming, bike/skateboard track, toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, seating, shade. More information on
Manly Lagoon Reserve
Manly Lagoon Reserve
Carwar Avenue, Blakehurst
Playground, café/kiosk, swimming, bike/skateboard track, toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, seating, shade. More information on
Carss Bush Park
Carss Bush Park
Bronte Road, Bronte
Playground, café/kiosk, swimming, toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, seating, shade.
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Bronte Park
Bronte Park
North Harbour Street, Balgowlah
Playground, café/kiosk, scooter track for young kids, basketball court, toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, seating, shade.
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North Harbour Reserve
North Harbour Reserve
Lang Road, Centennial Park
Playground, café/kiosk, bike/scooter/skateboard track, toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, seating, shade, ponds.
Centennial Park
Australia Avenue, Homebush
Playground, café/kiosk, bike/skateboard track, toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, seating, shade, water fountains for splashing.
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]Bicentennial Park
Bicentennial Park
Mona Street, Mona Vale
Playground, café/kiosk, swimming, bike/skateboard track, toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, seating, shade.
Winnerreremy Bay
1-25 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour
Playground, cafés/kiosks/restaurants, water fountains for splashing, toilets, picnic areas, seating, shade.
Darling Quarter
New South Head Road, Rose Bay
Playground, café/kiosk, bike/skateboard track, toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, seating, shade.
Lyne Park
Allambie Road, Manly Vale
Playground, swimming, toilets, BBQs, picnic areas, seating, shade.
Manly Warringah Memorial Park - Manly Dam
Greycliffe Avenue, Vaucluse
Café/kiosk, swimming, toilets, picnic areas, seating, shade.
Nielsen Park
Military Road, Watsons Bay
Playground, restaurants/cafés/kiosk, swimming, bike/skateboard track, toilets, picnic areas, seating, shade.
Robertson Park
New South Head Road, Rushcutters Bay
Playground, café/kiosk, bike/skateboard track, toilets, picnic areas, seating, shade.
Rushcutters Bay Park
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Café/kiosk, swimming, toilets, picnic areas, BBQs, seating, shade, kangaroos can often be seen.
The Basin
Glover Street, Lilyfield
Playground, café, bike/skateboard track, toilets, picnic areas, seating, shade.
Leichhardt Park
Pittwater Road, Hunters Hill
Playground, mobile café visits regularly, bike/skateboard track, picnic areas, seating, shade.
Buffalo Creek Reserve
Mrs Macquarie Road, Sydney
Cafés/restaurants, bike/skateboard track, toilets, picnic areas, seating, shade, pond, gardens.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Parsley Road, Vaucluse
Playground, café/kiosk, swimming, toilets, picnic areas, seating, shade.
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Parsley Bay Reserve
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.
