Parks & Playgrounds

  Philip Ruddock Water Playground, located at Dundas Park offers some of the best free fun kids could have on a hot day! It's best suited for children between 1-8 years of age and parents will feel very comfortable supervising from the nearby shaded picnic tables. Best of all, the playground also has a "dry" playground…

Mulhall Park is tucked away in Chatswood West down by the river. It is easily accessible if you go down Delhi Road at North Ryde and then turn right onto River Road just before the bridge. Now for the description! Let's start with the swings. Do you remember the black baby swings where you could…

Hunter’s Hill Council has now opened a new custom-designed bike track at Boronia Park with a three-level course sure to please riders of all ages. Located on the hillside between Oval 2 and 3, the track has sections for beginner, intermediate and experienced riders. Luckily for bike lovers, this action item under the Boronia Park Plan of Management…

A new high ropes adventure course has arrived at St Ives Showground just in time for the school holidays and we're giving it all the thumbs up! TreeTops Adventure St Ives hosts 95+ aerial obstacles and 10+ ziplines, all suspended between platforms to create a maze of activities in the treetops. Installed by TreeTops Adventure Holdings, which…

[space_20] Wangal Reserve in Mortlake, which opened in December 2020, is an absolutely fantastic playground. This $1.7 million project provides an abundance of inclusive playspace, creative detail and wonderful play opportunity in a beautiful natural setting. By car, the trip is approximately 15-20mins but if you're looking for Parent-of-the-year award, why not visit via car…

  Surrounded on three sides by Lane Cove River and Parramatta River, Woolwich is a lovely little part of Sydney to visit and is only a stone's throw from Ryde. With a number of cafes, restaurants and bars to enjoy as well as some picturesque walks and community facilities, it's a great place to spend…

There are some amazing parks across Sydney designed with older kids in mind, but with weekend sports, parties, work and other commitments, it's hard to have the time to visit them! If you are lucky enough to have a bit of spare time, why not check out one of these travel-worthy playgrounds.   Blaxland Riverside…

Located on the western side of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park on Cowan Creek, Bobbin Head is a fantastic place for a family day out with so much on offer. In 2021 the playground had a huge upgrade and it has been a big hit among families. Not only is it fully fenced, but it has loads…

It's the era of the PICNIC! With this weather, they're actually so lovely! Here's a list of our 12 favourite local picnic spots. [space_20] 1. Anderson Park Corner Belmore Street and Rothsay Avenue, Ryde Set on the Parramatta River, this lovely spot had to be included for a number of reasons. Firstly, it has a…

There's no doubt that we would all like to get our kids out in nature more often. What better way to do this than with a family-friendly bushwalk in our local area? Exercise in the fresh air, see new vegetation and maybe a waterfall - sounds perfect doesn't it? We have put together a list…

We've done more bushwalking in the last two months than ever before in our life! But feeling rather lucky that our kids are older enough to enjoy it with us. However, little kids need not be left out! This bushwalk is awesome because it's pram friendly. It starts in Marsfield, heads through the Lane Cove…

We've had the chance to check out quite a few hidden gems this lockdown and have documented it all on our Instagram. Here's a bit of outdoor adventure inspo for you, but of course - please make sure you are following public health orders when visiting any of the following locations. If it’s too busy…