20 parks listed

Best Walking Trails in Sutherland Shire

Sutherland Shire has parks with walking tracks ranging from easy paved paths to bush trails. All parks listed below have confirmed walking path facilities.

What to look for

The best walking parks have well-maintained paths, clear trail markers, and facilities like toilets and parking at the trailhead.

Comparison table — Best Walking Trails in Sutherland Shire

Park	Suburb	Walking paths	Parking	Toilets	Water	BBQ	Details
Bundeena Reserve	Bundeena	✓	✓	✓	?	?	View →
Kareena Park	Caringbah South	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Como Pleasure Grounds	Como	✓	✓	✓	?	✓	View →
Cooper Street Reserve	Engadine	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Lantana Road Reserve	Engadine	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Veno Street Reserve	Heathcote	✓	✓	✓	?	?	View →
Albert De Lardes Reserve	Illawong	✓	✓	✓	?	✓	View →
Heritage Drive Reserve	Illawong	✓	✓	✓	✓	?	View →
Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve	Kareela	✓	✓	✓	?	✓	View →
Marton Park	Kurnell	✓	✓	✓	?	✓	View →
Silver Beach Reserve	Kurnell	✓	✓	✓	✓	?	View →
Green Point Reserve	Oyster Bay	✓	✓	✓	✓	?	View →
Waratah Park	Sutherland	✓	✓	✓	✓	?	View →
Prince Edward Park	Woronora	✓	✓	✓	?	✓	View →
Woronora Heights Oval	Woronora Heights	✓	✓	✓	✓	?	View →
Koolangarra Reserve	Bonnet Bay	✓	✓	?	✓	?	View →
Daniella Street Reserve	Caringbah	✓	✓	?	✓	?	View →
Sunnyside Reserve	Caringbah	✓	✓	?	?	✓	View →
Carina Bay Reserve	Como	✓	✓	✗	✓	?	View →
Henry Lawson Reserve	Como	✓	✓	?	✓	?	View →

Park profiles — Best Walking Trails in Sutherland Shire

Bundeena Reserve

📍 Bundeena, NSW 2230

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Bundeena Reserve is a bushland nature reserve on the headland above the Bundeena ferry, on Loftus Street in Bundeena. Its standout feature is a network of bushland trails with views over the Port Hacking River, and the reserve suits picnics, birdwatching and quiet nature walks.

Bushland Trails and River Views at Bundeena Reserve

Bundeena Reserve has a network of bushland trails that wind through native bushland on the headland. The trails give walkers views over the Port Hacking River while staying close to the Bundeena township. Bundeena Reserve was proclaimed in the 1940s and is classed as a nature reserve, so its trails offer quiet nature walks in a natural landscape rather than a formal park setting.

Picnics and Birdwatching at Bundeena Reserve

Bundeena Reserve suits picnics, birdwatching and nature walks in Sydney's south. The bushland habitat gives birdwatchers natural surroundings in which to observe local birdlife. Picnic groups can settle on the headland and take in open views across the Port Hacking River, making Bundeena Reserve a scenic spot for a relaxed outdoor meal after a walk. Recreation at Bundeena Reserve centres on these nature-based activities.

Bushland walksPort Hacking River viewsPicnicsBirdwatchingNature walksParking on sitePublic toilets

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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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Veno Street Reserve

📍 Heathcote, NSW 2233

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Veno Street Reserve is a fully fenced, grassed park in the centre of Heathcote with a playground renewed in 2022. Its standout feature is a KliX FUSIONplay unit with a slide, climbing wall and nets, and the reserve also holds a monument to the first military wireless transmission in Australia.

Playground at Veno Street Reserve

Veno Street Reserve has a playground designed for a range of ages and abilities, set on synthetic softfall. Beyond the slide, climbing wall and nets, the KliX FUSIONplay unit has a step climber, an interactive play panel and a ground-level imagination play area for younger children. A climbing fort with slide and activity panels sits alongside nature-based play, a spinner and stepping logs. The KliX NATURALplay trail and a double-bay swing set with nest, strap and cub seats round out the equipment.

Grounds and Monument at Veno Street Reserve

Veno Street Reserve has grassed areas, landscaped garden beds and shady mature trees, with a popular picnic area set among the trees. Paved pathways link the playground, picnic seating and monument. The monument commemorates the first military wireless transmission in Australia, which took place in Heathcote on 28 March 1910. Toilets sit inside the reserve, so a picnic lunch can run alongside a playground visit.

Kids playgroundToddlers and young childrenPicnic lunchesShady spots under mature treesFully fenced spaceHistory visitorsEasy stroll on paved paths

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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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Heritage Drive Reserve

📍 Illawong, NSW 2234

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Heritage Drive Reserve is a 3.0 acre forest-style park at 21 Heritage Dr, Illawong, and its most notable feature is a playground for children. The reserve also has drinking water, an accessible public toilet and walking and running routes, which make it a kid-friendly stop for families.

Playground and Walking Routes at Heritage Drive Reserve

Heritage Drive Reserve has a leisure playground, and the reserve is tagged kid-friendly. The reserve is a forest-style park covering 3.0 acres, so families have room to spread out. Heritage Drive Reserve also has walking and running routes, which let adults and older children move around the reserve while younger children play. Drinking water is available for refilling bottles during a visit.

Kid-friendly family outingPlayground for childrenWalking and running routesAccessible toiletAccessible parkingDrinking water stopForest-style 3.0 acre park

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Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve

📍 Kareela, NSW 2232

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Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve is a 2.2-hectare garden at Manooka Place, Kareela, devoted entirely to Australian native plants. It is one of only a few specialised native gardens in Sydney, and its standout feature is a collection of over 600 plants labelled with their botanical names.

Native Plant Gardens at Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve

Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve has themed gardens for acacias, sun-loving plants, rainforest, silver foliage, bush tucker, shade, ferns and lilies, plus an unplanted natural area of original Sydney sandstone vegetation. The collection includes most local east coast banksias, some Western Australian species, and Aboriginal food and medicinal plants, with Angophora costata as the signature tree. Birds and other native fauna live in the garden. The reserve is named after Joseph Banks (1743-1820) and was established as a bicentenary project.

Picnics, Barbecues and City Views at Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve

Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve has picnic tables and barbecues stocked with wood, as well as electric BBQs. A seating garden with a timber deck gives visitors a place to rest, and the sloping, north-facing site offers city views and several water features. An undercover information stand has details about the plant collection, so a picnic can be combined with learning about the species on display.

Native plant loversFamily day outWeekend BBQPicnic groupsAccessible walksSchool holiday kidsGarden inspirationBird watching

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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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Silver Beach Reserve

📍 Kurnell, NSW 2231

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Silver Beach Reserve is a beachfront reserve on Silver Beach in Kurnell, on the south coast of Botany Bay. Its most notable feature is an off-leash dog area between the third and fourth rock groynes at the western end of the beach. The reserve also has a netted swimming area, picnic areas and bushland trails.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Silver Beach Reserve

The off-leash dog area at Silver Beach Reserve sits to the right of the Bonna Point Boat Ramp. Dogs must be on a leash when entering and leaving the area, and owners must clean up after them. Dogs declared dangerous or menacing by Council, and restricted breeds, are not permitted. Dogs are prohibited everywhere else on Silver Beach, so this is the only stretch of sand where dogs are allowed.

Swimming and Fishing at Silver Beach Reserve

Silver Beach Reserve has a netted swimming area at the centre of the beach's strip, and the swimming area is not patrolled. Fishing is permitted, and bream, trevally and flathead are the most predominant fish in the bay. A boat ramp sits at the western end of the reserve, held against the fourth groyne. Whale watching is one of the activities at the reserve during the appropriate season.

Off-leash dogsPicnicsNetted swimmingFishingBushland walksWhale watching

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Green Point Reserve

📍 Oyster Bay, NSW 2225

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Green Point Reserve is a large, leafy bushland reserve in Oyster Bay on the southern bank of the Georges River. Its standout feature is a playground for children aged 2 to 10, upgraded in December 2020, and the reserve also has a walking trail with water views and the Green Point Observatory.

Playground at Green Point Reserve

Green Point Reserve has a playground that was comprehensively upgraded in December 2020 and caters mainly for children aged 2 to 10. Picnic seating sits beside the playground, and a bubbler supplies drinking water. The reserve also has a picnic table, seating and a shady rest area. The play area is partially fenced along Green Point Road, and the surrounding bushland gives family outings a leafy setting.

Walking Trail and River Views at Green Point Reserve

Green Point Reserve has a walking trail and serene walking tracks through vast greenery. The reserve overlooks the Georges River, and walkers can look across Coronation Bay from its paths. The Green Point Observatory stands within the reserve, so a walk can take in the observatory as well as the stunning water views. The bushland route suits walkers looking for river scenery near Sydney.

Families with kids aged 2–10Picnics with seatingWalking trailWater viewsBushland settingObservatory visitsShaded rest spots

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Waratah Park

📍 Sutherland, NSW 2232

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Waratah Park is a 22-hectare sports precinct on Rawson Avenue, Sutherland. Its standout feature is a 1.2 km looped cycling and mountain bike circuit, and the park also has the All Abilities Playground, tennis courts, sports fields, bushland, the Sutherland Leisure Centre and the Sutherland Basketball Stadium.

All Abilities Playground at Waratah Park

The All Abilities Playground at Waratah Park opened on 11 July 2025 at a cost of $2.1 million and is the first stage of the Waratah Park Masterplan. The playground has two flying foxes, one with an accessible seat, plus slides, a carousel, swings, a junior bike path and nature play with musical elements. A tunnel and overhead climbing elements are shaped like a native Waratah flower. A transport-themed section holds original tram wheels and tracks donated by the Sydney Tramway Museum at Loftus, and a replica starter's cabin built by the Menai Men's Shed. Fencing and double entry and exit gates surround the playground.

Sports and Recreation at Waratah Park

Waratah Park has tennis courts, an athletics field, a baseball diamond with cricket nets, and fields for soccer, AFL and rugby league, with floodlights on the sports fields. The Sutherland Leisure Centre and the Sutherland Basketball Stadium sit within the precinct. For riders, Waratah Park has a cycling track circuit, a scooter and bike path, and a mountain bike track, along with bushland. A shared pathway runs the length of the site beside Rawson Avenue and is popular with walkers. The Sylvanvale Garden House and Bee Garden Museum and Education Centre are also part of the park.

Kids playgroundAccessible playCyclists and mountain bikersWalkers on shared pathSports teamsNature and bushlandTram-themed play

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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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Woronora Heights Oval

📍 Woronora Heights, NSW 2233

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Woronora Heights Oval is a 10.2-acre sports reserve in Woronora Heights whose standout feature is its floodlit playing fields for soccer and cricket. The reserve also has a playground, a toilet and a shelter, with tennis courts and a skate bowl in the same precinct.

Sports Fields at Woronora Heights Oval

Woronora Heights Oval has two rectangle soccer fields that are rotated by season, plus a cricket pitch that comes into use over summer. Floodlights are installed at the oval, so the fields can be used after dark. Bosco FC plays at Woronora Heights Oval, and many other local sports clubs use the ground for training and games. Tennis courts and a small skate bowl sit in the same precinct, which gives the reserve room for several sports in one place.

Playground and Paths at Woronora Heights Oval

Woronora Heights Oval has a small local playground on the southern side of the reserve. A shelter, a toilet and drinking water are provided for visitors. Well-maintained paths and trails run through the reserve and suit walking and jogging. The Woronora Heights Community Centre stands in the same precinct as the oval. Dogs are welcome at the reserve as long as they stay on a leash.

Dog walks on leashKids playgroundLocal soccer and cricketTennis playersSkate bowl visitsWalking and jogging pathsOrganised sports clubsFamily outings with shelter

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Koolangarra Reserve

📍 Bonnet Bay, NSW 2226

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Koolangarra Reserve is a bushland reserve on Kennedy Crescent, Bonnet Bay, whose main feature is a playground upgraded in 2020 for children aged about 2 to 10. The reserve also has a shaded grassed play area, a nature trail and a scooter and bike path, with walking tracks to neighbouring reserves.

Playground at Koolangarra Reserve

Koolangarra Reserve has a playground that was upgraded in 2020 with new equipment, an extended footpath, softfall and a picnic table. The play equipment includes a basket swing, overhead climbing equipment, monkey bars, slides, balancing orbs and role-play panels with a shop front. A mulch digging path gives children a place to dig. The playground is not gated and the reserve is only partly fenced, so young children need close supervision. A grassed play area beside the playground has plenty of shade, and a water bubbler sits in the playground area.

Bushland Trails at Koolangarra Reserve

Koolangarra Reserve has a walking path and a nature trail through its bushland setting. Walking tracks connect Koolangarra Reserve to The Glen Reserve and Burnum Burnum Sanctuary, so walkers can link all three places in one outing. A scooter and bike path also runs through the reserve for riders. Koolangarra Reserve hosts a Bushcare session on the 2nd Monday of each month, from 9:00am to 12:00pm, for people who want to help care for the bushland.

Kids playground (ages 2–10)Shaded picnic spotBushland walksScooter and bike ridingMorning play datesAfter-school picnicsBushcare volunteeringCommunity gatherings

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Daniella Street Reserve

📍 Caringbah, NSW 2229

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Daniella Street Reserve is a Sutherland Shire park on the corner of Cawarra Road and Dianella Street in Caringbah NSW 2229. Its standout feature is a playground upgraded in 2020, with tower play equipment, swings and a dinky track, plus picnic tables and drinking water.

Playground at Daniella Street Reserve

Daniella Street Reserve has a playground that was comprehensively upgraded in 2020. The playground includes tower-type play equipment suited to all ages, with climbing nets, a large tunnel slide, a small double slide, a hammock and two double swings. A dinky track loops around the playground, giving children a continuous route to run. The playground at Daniella Street Reserve is fully accessible and includes accessible play. The reserve is a popular local park frequented by families with young children, which makes it a practical choice for families visiting Caringbah.

Paths and Bike Track at Daniella Street Reserve

Daniella Street Reserve has a shared pathway running through the park. Daniella Street Reserve also has a scooter and bike path for riders. The reserve is suited to walking and running, and its paths give visitors a route through the grounds. Daniella Street Reserve has a grassed open area for free play beside these paths. The dinky track adds a looping route around the playground for visitors who want a short circuit.

Kids playgroundAccessible playPicnic tablesWalking and runningScooter and bike pathShaded grassed areaWildlife spottingFamilies with toddlers

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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.

Free outdoor fitnessKids playgroundFamily BBQPicnic spotWalking loopSutherland Shire park

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Carina Bay Reserve

📍 Como, NSW 2226

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Carina Bay Reserve is a park on Tivoli Esplanade in Como, NSW 2226, whose standout feature is a designated off-leash dog area open 24 hours a day. The unfenced reserve also has a small sandy beach on the Georges River, a rocky bush trail, a playground and shaded seating with river views.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Carina Bay Reserve

Carina Bay Reserve has a designated dog off-leash area that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Dogs must be on a leash when entering and leaving the area, and owners must keep effective control of their dog at all times. Dogs declared dangerous or menacing by Council, and restricted breeds, are not permitted. The reserve is not fenced, so it suits dogs with reliable recall that are confident around water. Owners must clean up using the bags and bins provided.

Beach, Lawn and Bush Trail at Carina Bay Reserve

Carina Bay Reserve has a small sandy beach on the calm Georges River that is suitable for swimming and play. A large sloping grassy lawn runs down to the river foreshore and suits running and games of fetch. A dog-friendly rocky bush trail crosses a footbridge over a mangrove creek and leads to a natural rock pool, giving walkers a route beyond the lawn.

Off-leash dogsDog swimmingBush walksPicnics with river viewsKids playgroundHorse riders

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Henry Lawson Reserve

📍 Como, NSW 2226

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Henry Lawson Reserve is a family park in Como NSW 2226. Its standout feature is a large bike and scooter track beside a playground with a basket swing, climbing wall and timber cubbyhouse for toddlers. The reserve also has picnic settings, a bubbler and walking paths for families.

Playground at Henry Lawson Reserve

Henry Lawson Reserve has a playground that was upgraded in 2020. The playground includes a basket swing, climbing equipment, monkey bars, a slide and a climbing wall, and toddlers have their own timber cubbyhouse. A mix of organic and synthetic grass softfall cushions the ground beneath the equipment. The playground is the main play area for families visiting Como. Younger and older children can both find equipment suited to them.

Bike Track and Paths at Henry Lawson Reserve

Henry Lawson Reserve has a large bike and scooter track, plus a scooter and bike path and well-maintained paths for walking and running. The reserve is a rest point on the Como Heritage and Environment Trail. An interpretive sign at Henry Lawson Reserve covers Henry Lawson's time in Como, giving walkers and cyclists a local history stop along the route.

Kids playgroundToddler cubbyhouseBike and scooter trackPicnic settingsFamily stopWalking and runningDrinking water

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Frequently asked questions

Which Sutherland Shire parks have the best walking trails?

Parks with confirmed paths in Sutherland Shire range from easy paved circuits to longer bush walks. Check individual park listings for trail length and difficulty.

Are there dog-friendly walking trails in Sutherland Shire?

Many walking parks in Sutherland Shire allow dogs on leads. Parks with confirmed off-leash areas are also listed under the off-leash dog parks section.

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