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Best Family Parks in Sutherland Shire

Sutherland Shire has family-friendly parks with playgrounds, BBQ facilities, and open spaces across multiple suburbs. All parks below have confirmed playground facilities.

What to look for

The best family parks combine a quality playground, BBQ facilities for a picnic lunch, toilets, and safe parking. The comparison table below shows which Sutherland Shire parks tick every family box.

Comparison table — Best Family Parks in Sutherland Shire

Park	Suburb	Playground	BBQ	Toilets	Parking	Walking paths	Details
Kareena Park	Caringbah South	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Como Pleasure Grounds	Como	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Cooper Street Reserve	Engadine	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Lantana Road Reserve	Engadine	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Ballar Avenue Reserve	Gymea Bay	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Marton Park	Kurnell	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Parc Menai	Menai	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Sutherland Shire Centenary Park	Miranda	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Livvi's Place Playground	Woolooware	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Burnum Burnum Sanctuary	Woronora	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Prince Edward Park	Woronora	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Roger Summers Reserve	Bundeena	✓	✓	✓	✓	?	View →
Swallow Rock Reserve	Grays Point	✓	✓	✓	✓	?	View →
Albert De Lardes Reserve	Illawong	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Buckle Reserve	Menai	✓	✓	✓	✓	?	View →
Hawkesbury Park	Sylvania Waters	✓	✓	✓	✓	?	View →
Ross Reserve	Bangor	✓	✓	?	✓	✓	View →
Sunnyside Reserve	Caringbah	✓	✓	?	✓	✓	View →
Castelnau Street Reserve	Caringbah South	✓	?	✓	✓	✓	View →
Old School Park	Gymea Bay	✓	?	✓	✓	✓	View →

Park profiles — Best Family Parks in Sutherland Shire

Kareena Park

📍 Caringbah South, NSW 2229

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Kareena Park is a 6.5-acre community park in Caringbah South NSW 2229, built in 1986. Its standout feature is its mix of sport and recreation facilities: a BMX track, a cricket field, an archery room and a mini golf course, alongside a leisure playground, BBQ facilities and picnic sites.

Sport and Recreation at Kareena Park

Kareena Park has a cricket field, a BMX track, an archery room and a mini golf course. The mini golf course offers a short, casual game, while the BMX track is a riding course for cyclists. Because all four facilities share one site, a single visit can combine cricket, BMX riding, archery and mini golf, which makes Kareena Park a multi-activity destination in Caringbah South.

Picnic Areas and Playground at Kareena Park

Kareena Park has BBQ facilities and picnic sites for outdoor group meals, plus a shelter with covered seating. A leisure playground gives children their own space to play. Restrooms and drinking water stations are provided, so families can refill bottles between activities, and the park's facilities are wheelchair friendly. Together these amenities make Kareena Park a family-friendly choice for weekend outings in Caringbah South.

Weekend BBQFamily picnicsKids playgroundCricket and BMXWalking trailsBird watchingMini golfWheelchair accessible

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Como Pleasure Grounds

📍 Como, NSW 2226

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Como Pleasure Grounds is a waterfront park on Cremona Road, Como, beside the Georges River. Its most notable feature is its swimming spots, which include baths, a free council pool and a netted swimming area, alongside a pirate-themed playspace, picnic areas and barbecue facilities.

Waterfront Swimming at Como Pleasure Grounds

Como Pleasure Grounds sits on the Georges River and has baths on the water's edge, plus a small council swimming pool that is free to use. A netted swimming area lies beside a small beach, and that beach area has a shark net. A 25-metre pool is also nearby, but it closes on public holidays. The top of the knoll gives panoramic views over the Georges River and the surrounding bushland, which suits leisurely waterfront strolls and photography.

Playground and Picnic Areas at Como Pleasure Grounds

Como Pleasure Grounds has a pirate-themed playspace, and the top of the park adds more kids' play equipment and rock features to explore. Picnic areas have tables and benches, and barbecue facilities let families cook a meal outdoors. A café serves refreshments, and the toilets include an accessible toilet with a change table. Seating cannot be reserved for functions. For more activity, the grounds also have a bike track, a walking loop and short bush tracks.

Ocean baths and swimmingKids playgroundWeekend BBQPicnics with tablesBike ridingDog walks on leashGeorges River viewsEasy access from Oatley station

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Cooper Street Reserve

📍 Engadine, NSW 2233

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Cooper Street Reserve is a public park at 2 Cooper Street, Engadine NSW 2233, with a sports oval, skate park and cricket nets. Its standout feature is an all-abilities playground, alongside electric BBQ areas and a walking track that loops the whole reserve.

Playground and All-Abilities Play at Cooper Street Reserve

Cooper Street Reserve has a leisure playground for young children. The reserve is also home to an all-abilities playground, so children of different abilities can play together. Public toilets sit near the playground and sports oval, which makes the play area practical for families with young children. Cooper Street Reserve has a new active sports youth precinct, and a new amenities building is planned to support both the precinct and the all-abilities playground. Families visiting Cooper Street Reserve therefore have play equipment and toilet access close together.

Sports Facilities at Cooper Street Reserve

Cooper Street Reserve has a sports oval, cricket nets and a skate park. The reserve offers extensive green space for footy or cricket, and it is home to the Engadine Eagles Junior Rugby League Football Club. Cooper Street Reserve has a basketball court and a bike path listed among its sports facilities. The reserve is also home to an active sports youth precinct, which gives young athletes a dedicated space for training and play. Cooper Street Reserve suits junior team sports, casual cricket, basketball and skating.

Kids playgroundAll-abilities playWeekend BBQPicnic with shelterJunior sportsSkate park visitsWalking loopWheelchair-friendly outing

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Lantana Road Reserve

📍 Engadine, NSW 2233

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Lantana Road Reserve is a large district-level park in Engadine NSW 2233 with a playground featuring a flying fox and large climbing net. The reserve also has public BBQs, picnic tables, toilets, drinking water and a walking track suitable for scooters and small bikes.

Playground at Lantana Road Reserve

Lantana Road Reserve has a playground with a flying fox, a large climbing net, swings, a seesaw and a slide. The playground equipment is designed for various age groups, so older and younger children both have play options. The flying fox and large climbing net are the standout pieces of play equipment at Lantana Road Reserve. Lantana Road Reserve has climbing frames and gentle swings in its play area, which suits younger children. Lantana Road Reserve also has toilets and drinking water available for visiting families. The reserve is partly fenced and has ungated entrances.

BBQ and Picnic Areas at Lantana Road Reserve

Lantana Road Reserve has public BBQs that are generally first come, first served, so a booking is generally not needed. Lantana Road Reserve has picnic tables, a park bench and a shelter with seating for visitors. The BBQs at Lantana Road Reserve are described as clean and functional. Private gas BBQs are generally permissible at Lantana Road Reserve if continuously supervised. Charcoal BBQs are typically restricted at Lantana Road Reserve, except where designated charcoal disposal bins are provided. For a larger event at Lantana Road Reserve, check with Sutherland Shire Council.

Kids playgroundWeekend BBQScooter and bike ridingPicnics in the shadeBall games and runningWalking trackPublic transport access

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Ballar Avenue Reserve

📍 Gymea Bay, NSW 2227

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Ballar Avenue Reserve is a public park at 22 Ballar Avenue, Gymea Bay, whose standout feature is a shaded playground with sand softfall, a climbing tower, slides and swings. The reserve also has a scooter and small bike path, BBQs, a picnic area with a shelter, toilets and drinking water.

Shaded Playground at Ballar Avenue Reserve

Ballar Avenue Reserve has a shaded playground with sand softfall beneath the equipment. The play equipment includes a climbing tower, slides, swings, a rocker and activity panels. A scooter and small bike path gives children somewhere to ride, and there is open room to run around. Seating for parents and carers lets them keep watch while children play. The shade and soft sand surface suit younger children.

Picnic Area and BBQs at Ballar Avenue Reserve

Ballar Avenue Reserve has a picnic area with BBQs for cooking outdoors, and a shelter that gives cover during a meal or a rest. Seating is spread through the grounds, so visitors can eat or rest in different spots. Toilets and drinking water are available on site, which makes a longer family picnic easy to manage. The reserve also offers shade for picnickers.

Kids playgroundShaded playgroundScooter and bike ridingFamily picnicWeekend BBQShelter and shadeDrinking water stop

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Marton Park

📍 Kurnell, NSW 2231

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Marton Park is a recreational park at Captain Cook Drive, Kurnell NSW 2231, managed by Sutherland Shire Council. Its standout feature is a full-size rugby league field with four floodlights, alongside a playground, BBQ area, picnic area and free outdoor gym.

Sports Facilities at Marton Park

Marton Park has facility full-size rugby league field with four floodlights. Marton Park has facility oval used for summer cricket, with a synthetic wicket for matches. Marton Park has facility full basketball/netball court alongside its playing fields. Marton Park has facility playing fields suited to junior rugby league and cricket. Marton Park has facility community buildings, including Marton Community Hall, which is suited to private functions and includes a hot water urn and stove/oven. Marton Park has facility toilets at the rear of the Rugby League Clubhouse, which serves the sports grounds.

Playground and Outdoor Fitness at Marton Park

Marton Park has facility playground with a play tower, a slide, swings and a carousel. Marton Park has facility new playground equipment and extra fitness stations, installed in 2025 beside the circuit path. Marton Park has facility three outdoor fitness stations joined by a running and walking path. Marton Park has facility free outdoor gym with balance equipment, a chin-up bar and a sit-up bench, open access with no membership or booking required. Marton Park has facility fitness equipment at both its southern and northern ends. Marton Park has planned upgrade to a larger playground and improved fitness stations, under council masterplan review.

Kids playgroundWeekend BBQSports teamsFree outdoor fitnessLeashed dog walksWalkers and runnersPrivate functions

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Parc Menai

📍 Menai, NSW 2234

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Parc Menai is a 13.9 acre park in Menai NSW 2234, Australia, with a playground, BBQ shelter, picnic tables, toilets, a skate park and a basketball court. Its standout feature is the free, concrete half-court basketball court, sized for FIBA 3x3 play, installed in December 2020.

Playground and Accessible Play at Parc Menai

Parc Menai has a playground with a good range of equipment for children of different ages. The playground was upgraded in 2017 and includes an accessible carousel. Parc Menai has a Liberty Swing for wheelchair users, and this swing sits in a fenced, shaded area. Little children can use a slide reached by a rock-climbing style ramp. The playground also includes a couple of swings, spring rockers, a rope climbing structure and a separate climbing structure for older children. Balancing ropes and a wooden perimeter edge sit alongside the play area. The playground has a bark ground surface, so closed shoes are recommended. The park is fenced where the main car park is but is not fully enclosed, and only the Liberty Swing area has shade cloth, while trees provide shade across the rest of the playground.

Basketball Court and Skate Park at Parc Menai

Parc Menai has a half-court basketball court that is free to use and open to the community. The concrete court is FIBA 3x3-size, was installed in December 2020, and has a single hoop. The basketball court can get busy at peak times. Parc Menai has a skate park with bowls, hips, rails, banks, quarter pipes and an 8ft vert quarter pipe. The skate park is located within the park along Menai Road. Parc Menai's sports and active facilities suit young people who want to shoot hoops or ride skateboards and scooters in one visit.

Kids playgroundAccessible playFree basketball courtSkate parkWeekend BBQPicnicsCycling

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Sutherland Shire Centenary Park

📍 Miranda, NSW 2228

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Sutherland Shire Centenary Park is a park on Karimbla Rd in Miranda whose standout feature is a flying fox popular with children aged five and up. Sutherland Shire Centenary Park also has three playgrounds for different age groups, BBQs in shaded picnic areas, toilets and paths for walking and cycling.

Playgrounds and Flying Fox at Sutherland Shire Centenary Park

Sutherland Shire Centenary Park has three playgrounds designed for different age groups, and the flying fox is the park's most popular feature. The play area includes slides, swings, climbing domes and sandpits, while a climbing web offers a bigger challenge for older children. The playground is partly fenced and shaded, which gives young children a contained space to play out of the sun.

Picnic and BBQ Areas at Sutherland Shire Centenary Park

Sutherland Shire Centenary Park has BBQ facilities within shaded picnic areas, and grassy picnic spots offer ample seating for groups. A bubbler provides drinking water, and the park has toilets, including an accessible toilet. The park covers 3.4 acres, which gives groups room to spread out, and families can combine a picnic with a play session because the playgrounds are in the same park.

Kids playgroundFlying fox for ages 5+BBQ and picnicsShaded picnic spotsLeashed dogsWalking and runningFamily outingsBike and scooter path

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Livvi's Place Playground

📍 Woolooware, NSW 2230

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Livvi's Place Playground is an inclusive playground at Bay Central in Woolooware Bay NSW, and the Sutherland Shire's first Livvi's Place. Its standout feature is a giant shark structure that children can climb into through its mouth, and it is designed for children of all abilities.

Play Features at Livvi's Place Playground

Livvi's Place Playground has a giant shark structure that children can go inside through its mouth, and it includes a slide. Livvi's Place Playground offers climbing and sliding equipment designed for children of all abilities. Livvi's Place Playground has Zoe's Fairy Garden, which gives younger children a place for imaginative play. Livvi's Place Playground also has a Jam Zone with musical instruments for children to explore. Livvi's Place Playground is suitable for all kids and focuses on children aged 3 to 12. The design was developed with families of children with disability and local primary school pupils, so the playground reflects the needs of a wide range of children.

Picnic, BBQ and Shade Areas at Livvi's Place Playground

Livvi's Place Playground has park BBQs supplied as part of its furniture, including an Edge BBQ. Livvi's Place Playground has picnic tables and table settings, along with park seats for visitors. Livvi's Place Playground has drinking fountains and bubblers for water. Livvi's Place Playground has under-cover shade seating for parents and guardians, so families can sit in shade while children play. Livvi's Place Playground has bin enclosures to keep the area tidy for picnics and barbecues.

Kids aged 3-12Inclusive playGiant shark slideShaded parent seatingPicnic and BBQNature walkAccessible visitsFairy garden fans

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Burnum Burnum Sanctuary

📍 Woronora, NSW 2232

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Burnum Burnum Sanctuary is a riverside reserve beside the Woronora River in Woronora NSW 2232, named after Australian Aboriginal activist, actor and author Burnum Burnum. Its standout feature is a double boat ramp fronting the river. The reserve also has a regional-standard playground renewed in 2021, BBQs, picnic shelters and bush walking tracks.

Playground at Burnum Burnum Sanctuary

Burnum Burnum Sanctuary has a playground that was comprehensively renewed in 2021 to a regional-standard play facility, designed primarily for children aged 2 to 10 years. The equipment includes a junior and senior tower with spiral tube slides, in-ground trampolines, a variety of swing options and an accessible carousel. Shade sails cover the main playground area, which keeps children cool while they play.

Picnic Areas and BBQs at Burnum Burnum Sanctuary

Burnum Burnum Sanctuary has barbecues, picnic shelters and seating for visitors who want to eat outdoors. The sheltered eating areas have riverside views, and the shady reserve beside the Woronora River is well suited to group picnics and barbecues, with several shelters and open seating areas. Burnum Burnum Sanctuary also has a public amenity block, a toilet block and a water refill station.

Kids playgroundFamilies with young kidsWeekend BBQRiverside picnicsBush walking tracksCyclistsBoating accessFree entry

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Prince Edward Park

📍 Woronora, NSW 2232

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Prince Edward Park is a foreshore park on the Woronora River in Woronora, best known for its floodlit oval, used for soccer in winter and cricket in summer. The park also has a playground, a small outdoor fitness gym, BBQ and picnic facilities, toilets and a shallow boat ramp for kayaks and canoes.

Sports Oval at Prince Edward Park

Prince Edward Park has an oval with floodlights. Soccer teams use the oval in the winter season and cricketers use it in the summer season. The cricket field is filled with rubber during winter, so it is only available in summer. Sporting clubs also use the playing fields at Prince Edward Park for both land and aquatic activities. Clubs planning a season should confirm which field suits their sport before booking.

Playground and Fitness Gym at Prince Edward Park

Prince Edward Park has a playground for young children and a small outdoor fitness gym with bars and benches for simple bodyweight exercises. The park also has exercise equipment for adults, so families can combine play with activity on the same visit. BBQ facilities, picnic facilities and public toilets support a longer family outing at Prince Edward Park on the Woronora River.

Dogs on leashKids playgroundBBQ and picnicsSports fieldsOutdoor fitnessSmall boat launchFamily outings

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Roger Summers Reserve

📍 Bundeena, NSW 2230

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Roger Summers Reserve is a foreshore park at 1-3 Bundeena Dr, Bundeena NSW 2230, managed by Sutherland Shire Council. Its standout feature is a renewed playground with a Bundeena ferry-themed play area and a 10 metres tube slide. The reserve also offers barbecues, picnic facilities and shady trees.

Playground and Accessible Play at Roger Summers Reserve

Roger Summers Reserve has a renewed playground with a Bundeena ferry-themed play area and a climbing tower with a slide. The playground follows a maritime theme, and its tube slide at Roger Summers Reserve stretches 10 metres, giving older children a long run down. Roger Summers Reserve also has accessible play equipment, so the playground suits children of varying abilities. The council lists partial fencing at the reserve, which means the playground is not fully enclosed. Roger Summers Reserve has a shade structure and shady trees near the play space, helping families stay cool on warmer days.

Barbecue, Picnic and Shade Facilities at Roger Summers Reserve

Roger Summers Reserve has barbecues and picnic facilities on its foreshore setting. The reserve includes a BBQ and seats, which are existing facilities retained where practical. Shady trees and an existing shade structure give picnickers cover from the sun. Roger Summers Reserve has a bubbler, which provides drinking water for visitors. The retaining walls at Roger Summers Reserve contain highly valued artworks, a distinctive feature of the reserve. Roger Summers Reserve suits relaxed family lunches and casual gatherings, with the township's shops and cafes nearby for extra supplies.

Kids playgroundAccessible playWeekend BBQFamily picnicsShady picnic spotsDogs on leashFerry wharf accessBeach footbridge

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Swallow Rock Reserve

📍 Grays Point, NSW 2232

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Swallow Rock Reserve is a public reserve in Grays Point whose standout feature is a small, shallow boat ramp for trailer boats, canoes and kayaks. The calm, shallow water suits small children, and the reserve is popular for picnics and barbecues.

Boat Ramp at Swallow Rock Reserve

Swallow Rock Reserve has a small, shallow boat ramp that is easy to access and is used to launch trailer boats, canoes and kayaks, making the reserve a practical base for paddlers. A pontoon beside the ramp gives easy access to the water, and boat washing areas let owners clean their vessels afterwards. Because the water is calm and shallow, the reserve also suits swimming, and visitors come to fish and watch birds as well.

Picnics and Barbecues at Swallow Rock Reserve

Swallow Rock Reserve is popular for picnics and has picnic tables plus shared barbecue areas with seating, so groups can cook and eat in one spot. Open fires are not permitted, which makes the barbecues the place to cook. There are no food facilities inside the reserve, so picnickers bring their own food and drinks. Toilets are provided, and a playground gives children somewhere to play while families picnic.

Boat launchingCanoe and kayak accessPicnics and BBQsKids playgroundCalm shallow waterFishing and bird watchingWeekend visits (arrive early)

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Albert De Lardes Reserve

📍 Illawong, NSW 2234

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Albert De Lardes Reserve is a riverside reserve on Griffin Parade in Illawong that fronts the Georges River, with a playground on the water's edge. Dogs are welcome on a lead, and visitors can use the BBQs and toilets or fish from the reserve.

Playground and Riverside Setting at Albert De Lardes Reserve

Albert De Lardes Reserve has a small but decent playground on the edge of the Georges River. The playground has minimal shade, and its slides can become dangerously hot in direct sun. The reserve fronts the river along Griffin Parade and offers lush greenery, walking trails and fishing access. The landing for the Lugarno ferry, which ran from 1887 to 1974, sits just west of the reserve.

Dogs on a Lead at Albert De Lardes Reserve

Albert De Lardes Reserve welcomes dogs on a lead. Sutherland Shire Council requires dogs to be on-leash at all times in public reserves unless an area is designated off-leash. No off-leash area is listed for Albert De Lardes Reserve, so every dog should stay on a lead for the whole visit. Owners can walk leashed dogs along the walking trails and through the bushland greenery.

Dogs on leadKids playgroundRiverside walksFree parkingBBQ visitsFishing spot

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Buckle Reserve

📍 Menai, NSW 2234

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Buckle Reserve is an L-shaped reserve on the western edge of Menai with two playing fields, Buckle Field 1 and Buckle Field 2, used for year-round soccer and home to Menai Hawks FC. It also has a playground for toddlers, a picnic area with a BBQ, bushland and an on-lead dog area.

Soccer Fields at Buckle Reserve

Buckle Reserve has two playing fields, with Buckle Field 1 on the western side and Buckle Field 2 on the eastern side. Menai Hawks FC is based at the reserve and had over 900 members in 2022. Oval floodlighting allows evening sport, and a change room serves players. The Menai Hawks clubhouse was extended in 1997 to add a second-floor meeting room, a viewing balcony, dressing rooms and a canteen.

Playground at Buckle Reserve

Buckle Reserve has a playground with a play truck, a toddler swing and a rocker. The toddler swing and rocker are made for younger children, which makes the playground a good fit for families with toddlers. While little ones use the play truck, older children can explore the wider reserve, a large L-shaped space that also contains bushland. The bushland gives Buckle Reserve a natural setting beyond the play equipment and the sports fields.

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Hawkesbury Park

📍 Sylvania Waters, NSW 2224

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Hawkesbury Park is a riverside park on Moruya Avenue in Sylvania Waters, on the Georges River. Its standout feature is a two-lane concrete boat ramp with a floating staging pontoon, and the park also has a boat-themed playground with accessible play equipment, BBQs, picnic areas and toilets.

Boat Ramp and Pontoon at Hawkesbury Park

The boat ramp at Hawkesbury Park launches into deep water, which makes it a dependable launch point on the Georges River. A floating staging pontoon beside the ramp gives boaters a place to stage before launching, and a timber wharf adds further river access for different kinds of vessels. Floodlights light the ramp, so Hawkesbury Park is set up for launching outside daylight hours.

Accessible Playground at Hawkesbury Park

Hawkesbury Park has a playground with a boat theme that suits young children. The playground was designed with improved accessibility in mind and includes wheelchair accessible play equipment, so children with mobility needs can join in. An accessible swing is part of the play area. This sets the Hawkesbury Park playground apart from many standard neighbourhood playgrounds. Shaded areas in the park help families stay comfortable while children play.

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Ross Reserve

📍 Bangor, NSW 2234

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Ross Reserve is a large open grassed reserve at 37 Pyree Street, Bangor. Its most notable feature is a playground renovated at the end of 2020, with a climbing wall, slides and swings for children aged 2 to 10, and the reserve also has BBQs and a scooter and bike path.

Playground at Ross Reserve

Ross Reserve has a playground that the council renovated at the end of 2020, aimed mainly at children aged 2 to 10. A tower-style unit has a climbing wall and two slides, and the playground also has balance beams, swings, a four-way rocker and a spring-loaded see-saw. For pretend play there is a small shop-front cubby, a car dashboard and large musical chimes. The equipment sits on bark and a new soft-fall surface, and a scooter and bike path runs around the play equipment.

Open Grass and Picnic Areas at Ross Reserve

Ross Reserve has a large grass area with room to kick a ball around, although the ground is not very flat. Mature trees shade the grounds, and large sandstone blocks under the trees give extra seating beside the two park benches. Ross Reserve also has BBQs for picnics, a sports area, tennis courts adjacent to the grass and views across the reserve.

Kids playground (ages 2–10)BBQ areaScooter and bike pathOpen grassy spacePark benches and viewsOn-street parking

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Sunnyside Reserve

📍 Caringbah, NSW 2229

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Sunnyside Reserve is a public park at 12 Sunnyside Avenue in Caringbah NSW 2229, with free outdoor fitness equipment as its standout feature. Sunnyside Reserve also has a playground, a BBQ, picnic seating and parking. The park is managed by Sutherland Shire Council.

Playground, BBQ and Picnic Facilities at Sunnyside Reserve

Sunnyside Reserve has a playground that gives families a place for children to play outdoors. Sunnyside Reserve also has a BBQ area, so visitors can cook a meal on site. Picnic seating is available at Sunnyside Reserve, which lets families eat together under the open sky. Sunnyside Reserve combines these three features in one place, making it a practical base for a family day out in Caringbah. Parents can plan a visit around the playground, a BBQ lunch and a seated picnic without leaving the reserve.

Outdoor Fitness Equipment at Sunnyside Reserve

Sunnyside Reserve has outdoor exercise equipment for visitors who want to train in the open air. The equipment includes balance equipment, a chin-up bar and a sit-up bench. Sunnyside Reserve's fitness equipment is free to use, and no membership or booking is required. Visitors can pair a session on the equipment with a walk along the perimeter footpath. Because the equipment is free and needs no booking, Sunnyside Reserve suits casual exercisers who prefer a spontaneous workout.

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Castelnau Street Reserve

📍 Caringbah South, NSW 2229

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Castelnau Street Reserve is a 2.4-acre public park in Caringbah South, popular for walking and running. Its standout feature is a shaded playground with sand softfall, suited to toddlers and young children. The reserve also has a large picnic lawn, a small bike and scooter path, and an amenities block with four toilets.

Playground at Castelnau Street Reserve

Castelnau Street Reserve has a playground designed for toddlers and young children. Shade covers the play area, which helps on hot days, and the softfall underfoot is sand. Parents get a comfortable shaded spot to watch children play, and cafes and bakeries near the playground make it easy to buy food during a visit. The playground is a practical choice for families with younger children during warmer months.

Picnic Lawn and Paths at Castelnau Street Reserve

Castelnau Street Reserve has a large grassed area suited to picnics and running around. The reserve also has a small bike and scooter path, with bike racks for cyclists. Walking and running are the most popular activities across its 2.4 acres, and spring and autumn are the best seasons for a walk. Visitors can spot lorikeets, cockatoos and possums along the way.

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Old School Park

📍 Gymea Bay, NSW 2227

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Old School Park is a bushland playground at 250 Gymea Bay Road, Gymea Bay, renewed in 2022. Its standout feature is a Multi Play Skytower with a 4m Skyclimber, and the park also has a nature play area under established eucalypts, picnic shelters, toilets and a large grass oval.

Playground at Old School Park

Old School Park has a playground with equipment for several age groups. The Multi Play Skytower has a 4m Skyclimber that challenges verticality, strength and agility, while a Premium Multi Play unit offers low-level activities for younger children. The swings include a basket swing, a double swing and a nest seat, alongside balance logs, a spinner, in-ground trampolines and an activity maze. Accessible play elements include accessible in-ground trampolines. A bicycle repair shop adds theme and sensory play, and the softfall combines synthetic grass, wet pour rubber and mulch.

Nature Play and Bushland at Old School Park

Old School Park sits within a bushland reserve, with lush greenery and a large grass oval that gives families room to spread out. The nature play area at Old School Park has Australian Cypress timber balance equipment under established eucalypts. Riders can use the scooter and bike path and the bike track, while a wider central pathway improves accessibility for prams and wheelchairs.

Kids playgroundToddler play areaFamily picnicsBike ridersAccessible playBirthday partiesBushland setting

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best parks in Sutherland Shire for families with young children?

Parks with playgrounds, BBQ facilities, and shade are ideal for young families. Look for parks with confirmed playground and picnic facilities across Sutherland Shire's suburbs.

Which parks in Sutherland Shire have BBQ facilities for picnics?

Many parks across Sutherland Shire have electric BBQ facilities with adjacent picnic tables. Parks with confirmed BBQ areas are marked in the comparison table above.

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