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Best Fitness Parks in St George

St George has parks with outdoor fitness equipment, exercise circuits, and facilities suitable for outdoor workouts. All parks below have confirmed fitness or sports facilities.

What to look for

The best fitness parks have outdoor gym equipment, open spaces for exercise, and facilities like toilets and water for longer sessions.

Comparison table — Best Fitness Parks in St George

Park	Suburb	Fitness / Sports	Running paths	Parking	Toilets	Water	Details
Tindale Reserve	Carlton	✓	✓	?	?	✓	View →
Moore Reserve	Hurstville Grove	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Jubilee Park	Mortdale	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Oatley Memorial Gardens	Oatley	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Barton Park	Banksia	✓	✓	✓	✓	?	View →
Stuart Park	Blakehurst	✓	✓	?	✓	?	View →
Simpson Reserve	Oatley	✓	✓	?	?	?	View →
Olds Park	Penshurst	✓	✓	✓	✓	?	View →
Ma'anshan Friendship Park	South Hurstville	✓	?	✓	?	✓	View →
Bell Park	Hurstville	✓	?	?	?	?	View →
Penshurst Park	Penshurst	✓	?	✓	✓	?	View →
Dharaggang Park	Wolli Creek	✓	?	✓	?	?	View →
Donnelly Park	Connells Point	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Civic Avenue Reserve	Kogarah	✓	✓	✓	?	✓	View →
Scarborough Park	Kogarah	✓	✓	?	✓	✓	View →
Merriman Reserve	Kyle Bay	✓	✓	?	?	✓	View →
John Mountford Reserve	Narwee	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Oatley Park	Oatley	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Peakhurst Park	Peakhurst	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Riverwood Park	Riverwood	✓	✓	?	✓	✓	View →

Park profiles — Best Fitness Parks in St George

Tindale Reserve

📍 Carlton, NSW 2218

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Tindale Reserve is a public park in Carlton, about 15 km south of the Sydney CBD. Its most notable feature is a playspace for children aged 2 to 12, and the reserve also has a picnic shelter, a fitness station, a handball court and a netball ring.

Playspace at Tindale Reserve

Tindale Reserve has a playspace aimed at children aged 2 to 12. The playspace was relocated from flood-affected land as part of the reserve's upgrade, which opened officially on 3 July. It has new play equipment, shade sails and safe under-surfacing, and the shade sails cover the equipment for shaded play on sunny days. Tindale Reserve also has a fitness station, giving older children and adults a place to be active nearby.

Picnic Shelter at Tindale Reserve

Tindale Reserve has a new picnic shelter that gives visitors covered space to eat outdoors. An inclusive picnic setting sits alongside other picnic settings and seats, all part of the reserve's accessible park furniture. A drinking fountain lets visitors refill water bottles during a visit. These picnic features suit family lunches and small group gatherings, and the upgrade added new park furniture.

Kids playgroundFamily picnic spotPicnic shelterFitness stationHandball and netballTrain-accessibleAccessible featuresDrinking fountain

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Moore Reserve

📍 Hurstville Grove, NSW 2220

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Moore Reserve is a 14.2 hectares park in Hurstville Grove NSW 2220 that has an enclosed off-leash dog park in its middle. It also has waterfront access to Oatley Bay with a boat ramp, a playground, BBQ areas and a long circuit path.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Moore Reserve

Moore Reserve has an enclosed off-leash dog park in the middle of the park, with passive open space and workout equipment in its surrounds. Moore Reserve also has a surrounding unfenced dog off-leash area, so dogs can run beyond the fenced zone. The fenced dog park has a tap inside it and another tap outside it. Moore Reserve provides poo bags at the two entrances to the dog park, along with bins for disposal. The fenced dog park is listed at 73 West Crescent, Hurstville Grove NSW 2220, and is managed by Georges River Council. Off-leash times apply to the grassed area only, so owners should check the council's current dog rules before visiting Moore Reserve with their dog.

Playground and Play Equipment at Moore Reserve

Moore Reserve has a child's playground in the north of the park, beside some bushland and water harvesting features. Moore Reserve has swing sets, climbing equipment and other children's play sets for young visitors. Moore Reserve has an outdoor fitness play set that adds active play options alongside the playground. Moore Reserve has an open-air gym with workout equipment in the park's surrounds. Families visiting Moore Reserve can combine playground time with a walk along the long circuit path or a picnic near the water.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundWeekend BBQFamily picnicsBoat ramp accessOutdoor fitnessWalking and runningOatley Bay views

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Jubilee Park

📍 Mortdale, NSW 2223

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Jubilee Park is a public park at 2C Boundary Road, Mortdale, built around a $2.5 million adventure playground. Its standout feature is the children's bike track, and the park also has covered BBQ areas, netball and basketball courts, outdoor gym equipment and a walking track.

Adventure Playground at Jubilee Park

Jubilee Park has a $2.5 million adventure playground with junior swings, flying foxes, a giant slide and a climbing frame with overhead tunnels. The playground also includes a children's bike track for young riders. Shadecloth covers the toddler slides, but the giant net and slide have no shade cover. New picnic areas, seating and a walking track were built at the same time as the playground.

Sports Courts and Outdoor Gym at Jubilee Park

Jubilee Park has multi-purpose sports courts, including a netball court and a basketball court. Jubilee Park also has outdoor gym equipment, and an outdoor fitness park stands behind the Mortdale Community Centre on George Street. Cyclists can use Jubilee Park's bike path. The courts and fitness equipment give adults and older teenagers their own activities while younger children use the playground.

Kids playgroundBike ridingWeekend BBQFamily picnicsNetball and basketballOutdoor gym workoutsWheelchair-friendly paths

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Oatley Memorial Gardens

📍 Oatley, NSW 2223

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Oatley Memorial Gardens is a four-hectare park on the corner of Oatley Avenue and Frederick Street, Oatley NSW 2223, known for heritage trees and shrubs. Its standout feature is a fenced, all-abilities playground shaded by mature trees, which includes toddler equipment and a disability swing.

Playground at Oatley Memorial Gardens

Oatley Memorial Gardens has two children's playgrounds, and its all-abilities playground is fenced and shaded by mature trees. The playground has toddler equipment and a disability swing, so Oatley Memorial Gardens suits families with toddlers and children with disabilities. The playground opened in 2010 and sits within the gardens' shaded grounds. Toilets, seats, tables, and parking are available at the playground area. Parents can supervise young children while resting on the seating under the trees, which makes Oatley Memorial Gardens a relaxed choice for a morning out with young children.

Picnic Areas and Amenities at Oatley Memorial Gardens

Oatley Memorial Gardens has picnic areas with picnic tables and seating. Oatley Memorial Gardens has shelter for visitors who want a covered place to sit. Oatley Memorial Gardens has toilets on site, so families can plan a longer stay with young children. The picnic areas combine tables, seats, and shelter in one parkland setting. These facilities make Oatley Memorial Gardens suited to a relaxed family picnic or a lunch break during a day out.

Families with toddlersAll-abilities playgroundPicnic lunchesBall games and netballFitness groupsHeritage trees and gardensWedding venue

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Barton Park

📍 Banksia, NSW 2216

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Barton Park is a sports and recreation precinct at 92/96 Bestic Street, Banksia NSW 2216. Its standout feature is three full-sized natural turf sporting fields with competition lighting and a 450-seat spectator grandstand, alongside tennis courts, multi-sport courts and a playground.

Sports Fields and Courts at Barton Park

Barton Park has sports fields as its main feature. The park has three full-sized natural turf sporting fields and one midi-sized natural turf field, each with competition lighting. Barton Park has spectator seating in a 450-seat spectator grandstand, plus shaded spectator seating around the fields. Barton Park has two multi-sport courts suitable for basketball, futsal and handball, and four tennis courts. The central amenities building provides four change rooms, a canteen, a meeting room, a first-aid and referees' room, and storage. Barton Park was formerly known as St George Stadium, and its sporting facilities were upgraded as part of the $51.7 million precinct redevelopment.

Playground and Recreation Areas at Barton Park

Barton Park has a playground for children, which includes a 1,600m² adventure play space. Barton Park has fitness equipment for adults located within the recreation area. Barton Park has picnic areas where families can sit and rest between activities. The playground and picnic areas sit within the wider recreational precinct that reopened to the public in May 2024. Barton Park's play space is a modern design, and it forms part of the same precinct as the sports fields, courts and grandstand. Families visiting Barton Park can combine a play session with a game or a walk along the shared path.

Sports fields and tennisKids playgroundAdventure play spaceMuddy Creek walksSpectator grandstandPicnic areasFamily outings

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Stuart Park

📍 Blakehurst, NSW 2221

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Stuart Park is a 4.6-acre public park on Stuart Street in Blakehurst NSW 2221. Its standout feature is a free basketball court with lighting, court lines and wheelchair access. The park also has an outdoor calisthenics gym, a playground and picnic amenities.

Sports and Fitness Facilities at Stuart Park

Stuart Park has facility basketball court, known as the Stuart Park Full Court on Stuart St. The basketball court has lighting, court lines and wheelchair access, and it is free to use. Stuart Park has facility cricket nets, which are listed among the park's sports offerings. Stuart Park has facility outdoor exercise gym, with pull-up bars, push-up bars and abs benches on a soil surface. The outdoor gym supports calisthenics and street workout, bodyweight exercises and outdoor fitness. Stuart Park is categorised as a sports facility, making it a practical stop for players and fitness enthusiasts in Blakehurst.

Playground and Picnic Areas at Stuart Park

Stuart Park has facility playground, which is listed among its essential amenities. Stuart Park is categorised as kid-friendly, making it a suitable stop for families in Blakehurst. Stuart Park has picnic amenities, and picnicking is one of the activities visitors enjoy there alongside walking and running. Stuart Park has toilets, and it is counted among one of the only public toilets within this part of the suburb. Families planning a picnic can combine a playground visit with use of the park's picnic amenities and toilets.

Basketball playersOutdoor fitnessCalisthenics trainingKids playgroundPicnicsStroller-friendly pathsWildlife spotting

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Simpson Reserve

📍 Oatley, NSW 2223

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Simpson Reserve is a kid-friendly park on Yarran Road in Oatley. Its standout feature is a playground built in May 2020 that combines play and sport, with a KLIX Signature play fort, swings and spring rockers for younger children and a KLIX Active Sports Multipurpose Goal in a teen section.

Playground at Simpson Reserve

Simpson Reserve has a playground designed and built by CRS Creative Recreation Solutions in May 2020, with a younger-children section and a teen section. The younger-children section has a KLIX Signature play fort, swings and spring rockers, including accessible spring rockers. The teen section has a KLIX Active Sports Multipurpose Goal for ball games, and the playground also includes an outdoor fitness element.

Open Space and Walking Paths at Simpson Reserve

Simpson Reserve has open space suited to casual games such as frisbee or soccer, along with a cricket pitch. The reserve is not set up for organised sport, so its open grounds work best for informal play. Well-maintained paths run alongside the open space and suit walking and running. Walkers may see birds, possums and native Australian reptiles, which are best observed from a distance.

Kid-friendly visitsKids playgroundAccessible spring rockersWalking and joggingCasual ball gamesSpring and autumn walksBird watchingRelaxed outings

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Olds Park

📍 Penshurst, NSW 2222

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Olds Park is a 23.7-acre sports and recreation park on Forest Road in Penshurst NSW 2222. Its standout feature is a skatepark within a recreational precinct that opened in 2024. The park also has netball and multi-use courts, fields for several sports, barbecues, a playground and a shared cycle and pedestrian pathway.

Skatepark at Olds Park

Olds Park has been a hub for skaters since its skatepark was first built in the 1970s, and a modern recreational precinct opened on the site on 17 February 2024. The skatepark has street-style obstacles and flow sections for all skill levels. The precinct includes a Knucker dragon sculpture by artist Dillon MacEwan, made from skateboard and bicycle parts and metal salvaged from the original 1970s ramps. The NSW Government and Georges River Council funded the redevelopment.

Sports Fields and Courts at Olds Park

Olds Park has three netball courts with senior and junior goalposts and two multi-use courts for netball and basketball. Its fields cater for AFL, soccer, netball, cricket and baseball. The main oval hosts cricket in summer and Australian rules football through winter. Local clubs and teams from across greater Sydney use Olds Park for junior and senior AFL, cricket and athletics, and the St George Little Athletics Club has held annual events at the park.

Dogs on leashKids playgroundWeekend BBQSkatepark sessionsNetball and basketballCycling and walking pathWheelchair-friendly walksCricket and AFL

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Ma'anshan Friendship Park

📍 South Hurstville, NSW 2221

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Ma'anshan Friendship Park is a free public park on West Street in South Hurstville with an outdoor gym of pull-up bars, parallel dip bars and a balance beam. Dedicated to the Chinese poet Li Bai, it celebrates the sister-city friendship between Kogarah and Ma'anshan in China.

Outdoor Gym at Ma'anshan Friendship Park

Ma'anshan Friendship Park has an outdoor gym with a tall pull-up bar, two shorter horizontal bars set at different heights and a set of parallel dip bars. A low balance beam mounted on a metal pole sits beside a series of obstacles, steps and ledges. The gym area has tartan track flooring, and wooden beams give children a place to clamber. All of the equipment is free to use, so the park suits anyone who wants a workout in the open air.

Picnic Tables and BBQs at Ma'anshan Friendship Park

Ma'anshan Friendship Park has picnic tables with chess boards built into them, so visitors can play a game between meals. Ma'anshan Friendship Park also has BBQ facilities for cooking outdoors and a bubbler for drinking water. A playground gives children somewhere to play while adults use the outdoor gym or the picnic tables. The park suits family picnics and relaxing, and a large Otto bin at the entrance takes rubbish.

Outdoor fitnessKids playgroundPicnics and chessWeekend BBQLeashed dog walksFree to useSister-city history

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Bell Park

📍 Hurstville, NSW 2220

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Bell Park is a local park at 1 Hurstville Road, Hurstville, whose most notable feature is a modified multi-purpose playing field for sport. It also has outdoor exercise equipment and sits close to Hurstville Quarry Reserve (North), as part of the Hurstville Quarry Reserve group.

Sport and Fitness at Bell Park

Bell Park has a modified multi-purpose playing field, which forms the park's main open space for sport. Groups can request use of the field through the council's online booking system, so check it for reserved times before a game. Bell Park also has outdoor exercise equipment for training in the open air. The park is open 24 hours every day, which allows early morning and late evening sessions.

Outdoor fitnessLocal sport on playing fieldOpen 24 hoursGroup sport bookingsHurstville Quarry Reserve nearbyCouncil-managed park

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Penshurst Park

📍 Penshurst, NSW 2222

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Penshurst Park is a large suburban park in Penshurst NSW 2222, on the corner of Cambridge Street and Percival Street beside King Georges Road. Its standout feature is the Penshurst Park Sporting Hub, which has a synthetic sports field, a 265-seat accessible grandstand and an all-abilities playground.

Sports Facilities at Penshurst Park

Penshurst Park has a sporting hub with a new scoreboard and a synthetic sports field. Penshurst Park has a 265-seat accessible grandstand and four change rooms for teams. Penshurst Park has a youth centre with multipurpose courts, and it also has a canteen at the sporting hub. Penshurst Park has an outdoor exercise station for fitness training. Penshurst Park's sporting facilities include the Norm O'Neill cricket facility and the Johnny Warren indoor sports centre. Penshurst Park's sporting hub can be booked through Georges River Council by calling (02) 9330 6400, which also handles bookings for Peakhurst Park and Poulton Park.

Playground, Picnic and BBQ Areas at Penshurst Park

Penshurst Park has an all-abilities playground that suits children of different abilities. The new playground at Penshurst Park includes landscaping, picnic facilities and shade covers. Penshurst Park has sandstone logs that serve as seating or a yarning circle. Penshurst Park has Akora Skillion Shelter and Akora Cantilever Shelters for covered picnics. Penshurst Park has a Contour Double BBQ supplied with Citistyle table settings and Citistyle park seats, so families can cook and eat together outdoors.

All-abilities playgroundFamily picnicsWeekend BBQSports fields and cricketAccessible facilitiesYouth courtsAquatic centre nearby

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Dharaggang Park

📍 Wolli Creek, NSW 2205

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Dharaggang Park is a Bayside Council park at 4 Guess Avenue, Wolli Creek NSW 2205. Its standout feature is a multi-purpose active space with basketball hoops, alongside shaded play spaces for all ages and a 9-metre high mural titled 'Reflection'. The park's name is a Dharawal word meaning river.

Playground and Shaded Play Spaces at Dharaggang Park

Dharaggang Park has numerous shaded play spaces for all ages, making it a practical choice for families with young children. The park includes play equipment, and its shaded areas give children protection from the sun while they play. Dharaggang Park also has picnic shelter and tables close to the play areas, so parents can sit nearby while children use the equipment. Seating and lighting are provided across the park, which allows families to use the space during the day and in the early evening. Because the play spaces are designed for all ages, older and younger children can both find equipment suited to them at Dharaggang Park in Wolli Creek.

Sports and Fitness Facilities at Dharaggang Park

Dharaggang Park has a multi-purpose active space with basketball hoops, which gives players a dedicated area for shooting and casual games. The park also has a ping pong table, so visitors can play table tennis outdoors. Dharaggang Park provides fitness equipment for adults who want to exercise in the open air. Grassed areas at Dharaggang Park are available for informal games, such as kicking a ball or throwing a frisbee. Together, these facilities make Dharaggang Park in Wolli Creek a useful place for active recreation without needing to book a court or sports field.

Kids playgroundShaded play spacesFamily picnicsBasketballOutdoor fitnessPing pongPublic art

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Donnelly Park

📍 Connells Point, NSW 2221

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Donnelly Park is a waterfront park on the Georges River at Connells Point, best known as the home of the Connells Point Sailing Club. It has a public boat ramp, a jetty and pontoon for fishing and boating, plus a sailing-themed playground, a basketball half-court, barbecues and picnic areas under shady trees.

Sailing, Boating and Fishing at Donnelly Park

Donnelly Park has been home to the Connells Point Sailing Club since the mid 1960s. The club races on Saturdays from 2pm between September and April and runs Learn to Sail courses. The park has a public boat ramp and a public pontoon at the end of the wharf, and its jetty was upgraded for $264,000 with joint funding from NSW Boating. The 1st Kyle Bay Sea Scouts also use the ramp and jetty. Anglers fish from the wharf for bream, flathead and snapper, and the Georges River suits water sports.

Playground, Basketball and Open Lawn at Donnelly Park

Donnelly Park has a sailing-themed playground with a see-saw, a mini spider web, a swing set and a slippery-dip. The park also has a sealed basketball half-court for a friendly game of shooting hoops. An open grassed area along the foreshore is used for informal games, sport training and social gatherings, and the park hosts events such as markets and drive-in films.

Kids playgroundWeekend BBQPicnics under shadeWaterfront fishingSailing and boatingDog walksWalking and runningBasketball

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Civic Avenue Reserve

📍 Kogarah, NSW 2217

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Civic Avenue Reserve is a park on Barton Street in Kogarah NSW 2217. Its standout feature is a fenced off-leash dog park with a doggy water station. The reserve also has a playground, picnic areas, a cricket pitch, soccer fields and walks through the surrounding wetlands.

Off-Leash Dog Park at Civic Avenue Reserve

Civic Avenue Reserve has a fenced dog park that is open 24 hours a day. The dog park has a doggy water station where dogs can drink, and biodegradable poo bags are supplied for owners. Park benches and moveable plastic chairs give owners somewhere to sit while their dogs play. Balls and tennis rackets are often left in the dog park for dogs to play with.

Walking Paths and Wetlands at Civic Avenue Reserve

Civic Avenue Reserve has walking paths around the reserve, and walks through the wetlands surround it, giving dog owners and walkers a longer route beyond the dog park fence. Civic Avenue Reserve is a decent size for a local reserve but smaller than Carss Bush Park, and people from the immediate neighbourhood use it well. A large puddle forms at one end after heavy rain, which can affect walking routes on that side.

Off-leash dogsDog water stationKids playgroundFamily picnicsCricket and soccerWetland walks24-hour access

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Scarborough Park

📍 Kogarah, NSW 2217

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Scarborough Park is a 61-hectare park in Kogarah NSW 2217, one of the earliest parks created by the NSW Government in 1879. Its standout feature is a fenced off-leash dog area with agility equipment, alongside tranquil ponds, sports fields and a playground.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Scarborough Park

Scarborough Park has a fully fenced off-leash dog area that gives dogs a secure space to run and play. The dog area includes agility equipment, a water bubbler, waste bins and shaded seating areas. Scarborough Park provides poo bags for dog owners, so waste can be cleared up during a visit. Scarborough Park is listed as a dog friendly park, and its dog area is a convenient spot for off-leash activity. Visitors should expect muddy conditions after rain, and the dog area has limited shelter, so plan accordingly for hot or wet weather.

Playground and Toilets at Scarborough Park

Scarborough Park has a children's playground with a sandpit and open grass for play. The playground is located at 76 Barton Street, Kogarah, and it is open 24 hours each day. Scarborough Park has public toilets on site, giving families access to restrooms during a day out. The grassed area beside the playground gives young children room to run, while parents can sit nearby. Scarborough Park's playground makes it a practical choice for families with young kids visiting Kogarah.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundFamily picnicsCricket and soccerPond and greenery strollsLocal club sport

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Merriman Reserve

📍 Kyle Bay, NSW 2221

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Merriman Reserve is a 1.33 hectare public reserve on the Kyle Bay foreshore with views over the water. Its most notable feature is a pirate-style playground with a climbing structure, slide and swings, set beside a pavilion, BBQ station and water tap. The reserve also has flat walking paths.

Pirate-Style Playground at Merriman Reserve

Merriman Reserve has a playground built around a pirate-style climbing construction, with a slide and swings alongside it. The equipment suits toddlers and young children, so the reserve works well as a park for little ones. A pavilion stands right next to the playground, giving families shelter close to the play area. The playground is the reserve's main attraction for families with young kids.

Waterfront Picnics at Merriman Reserve

Merriman Reserve sits on the Kyle Bay foreshore, on the former site of the Kyle Bay Bowling Club. Picnicking is one of the main activities at the reserve, and picnic spots look out over the water. Merriman Reserve has a BBQ station next to its pavilion, and a water tap in the same area lets picnickers refill bottles. The waterfront setting makes the reserve a relaxed place to sit and unwind after a meal.

Kids playgroundToddlersPicnics by the waterWeekend BBQWalking and runningBike ridesWaterfront views

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John Mountford Reserve

📍 Narwee, NSW 2209

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John Mountford Reserve is a 6.0 acre public park in Narwee NSW 2209. Its standout feature is free electric BBQ plates, which make it a practical spot for family barbecues, and it also has a children's playground and courts for tennis and badminton.

Playground and Picnic Areas at John Mountford Reserve

John Mountford Reserve has a children's playground and a leisure playground with play equipment for young children, plus a kids playing area. The reserve has designated picnic areas and barbecue areas, where the BBQ plates are electric and free to use. Families can cook a weekend barbecue while children play nearby. Public toilets and a drinking water fountain are on site, so a group can stay for a full day outdoors.

Tennis, Badminton and Walking Track at John Mountford Reserve

John Mountford Reserve has tennis courts that suit both beginners and experienced players, along with badminton courts for casual games. The reserve also has a walking track, so visitors can pair a walk with a picnic or a game. The courts and track sit on the same site as the playground and BBQ areas, so one group can split between sport and a family meal on a single visit.

Kids playgroundWeekend BBQFamily picnicTennis playersBadmintonWalking trackDrinking water on site

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Oatley Park

📍 Oatley, NSW 2223

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Oatley Park is a 45-hectare bushland reserve on a promontory into the Georges River in Oatley. Its standout feature is the Jewfish Bay Baths, one of the largest swimming enclosures in New South Wales. The reserve also has walking tracks, lookouts, an inclusive adventure playground, picnic areas and BBQs.

Jewfish Bay Baths at Oatley Park

Oatley Park contains the Jewfish Bay Baths, a 320-metre swimming enclosure on the Georges River. A shark net protects the swimming area, and change rooms and showers serve swimmers at the baths. Lime Kiln Bay forms another part of the park's river frontage. The bushland walking tracks and lookouts sit close to the water, so a swim at Oatley Park combines easily with a walk or a picnic.

Inclusive Adventure Playground at Oatley Park

Oatley Park has an Inclusive Adventure Playground at Steamroller Park, designed for children of different abilities. The playground includes a 12-metre play tower, a slide, a flying fox and custom swings. Steamroller Park has picnic facilities nearby, so families can eat while children play. Picnic tables and BBQ areas are spread across the rest of the reserve, and Oatley Park also has soccer fields.

Swimming at Jewfish BayKids playgroundWeekend BBQFamily picnicsDog walks on leashBushwalks and lookoutsBirdwatchingHeritage sightseeing

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Peakhurst Park

📍 Peakhurst, NSW 2210

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Peakhurst Park is a public park on Hedley Street, Peakhurst, with sports fields, a family-friendly playground, electric BBQs and an off-leash dog area. Its standout feature is a FIFA-approved synthetic football field with sports lighting, alongside cricket nets, picnic sites and wheelchair-friendly paths.

Sports Fields at Peakhurst Park

Peakhurst Park has two soccer fields, two mini soccer fields, a junior league field and a league/touch field. The FIFA-approved synthetic football field is lit by sports lighting on 4 towers, so it can be used after dark. For cricket, the park has a cricket wicket and two cricket practice nets. Basketball is also played here, and outdoor table tennis tables add a casual option. A new sports amenities building supports the fields and the clubs that use them.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Peakhurst Park

Peakhurst Park has an off-leash area where dogs can run freely. The dog area has drinking water, shade and public toilets close by, which makes it a regular stop for local dog owners. Because the off-leash area sits inside the wider park, owners can pair a dog walk with time at the sports fields, the picnic sites or the playground on the same visit.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundWeekend BBQSoccer and cricketFamily picnicsWheelchair-friendly pathsSynthetic football fieldTable tennis

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Riverwood Park

📍 Riverwood, NSW 2210

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Riverwood Park is an 18.9-acre recreation park in Riverwood. Its standout feature is a fenced, modern, undercover children's playground with slides, swings and climbing equipment. The park also has rugby league, rugby union, cricket and soccer fields, a public toilet, drinking water and a shelter.

Kids playgroundSports fieldsEasy walking routeFamily visitsCricket and rugbyDrinking water on site

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Frequently asked questions

Which St George parks have outdoor gym equipment?

Several parks in St George have outdoor fitness stations with resistance equipment, pull-up bars, and exercise circuits. Check individual park listings for equipment confirmation.

Which St George parks are best for running?

Parks with confirmed paths in St George are best for running. Larger reserves with loop trails are ideal for distance running.

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