Normanhurst | Playground | Charles Curtis Park

By Hills District Mums HQ | Feb 26, 2026 | Latest, Parks & Playgrounds, Play & explore

Normanhurst has a fantastic new spot for families to get outside and enjoy. The upgraded Charles Curtis Park Playground on Pine Street is now complete and looking great, with plenty of space for kids to play and for locals to relax and connect. One of the best parts?...

Parks in the Hills with bike and scooter paths

By Hills District Mums HQ | Dec 25, 2025 | Activity library, Latest, Parks & Playgrounds, Play & explore, Play & explore popular

We’ve compiled a list of parks in the Hills that have a bike path for your little ones. Some are on the smaller side which is good for learners. Some are bigger for the more confident kids.  In or near the Hills Balcombe Heights Estate, Baulkham Hills Balcombe...

The Hills Sydney: Best playgrounds for under 5s

By Hills District Mums HQ | Oct 8, 2025 | Latest, Parks & Playgrounds, Play & explore

Seems like everyone loves a giant slide at a park and in terms of equipment it’s the bigger the better! But for many kids under 5, and their parents, this isn’t very practical. It’s great if there’s a dedicated area for smaller kids but...

Fernley Park Beecroft | Playground

By Hills District Mums HQ | Sep 22, 2025 | Latest, Parks & Playgrounds

This super cute hidden gem of a playground in Beecroft has undergone a significant and much needed makeover and is looking awesome!  We’ve always loved wandering around Fernley Park Beecroft, but the old playground was a bit of a let down. Not anymore. The upgrade has...

Awesome parks and playgrounds further afield

By Hills District Mums HQ | May 23, 2025 | Parks & Playgrounds, Play & explore, School Holidays

We’ve hand-picked the following parks that we think are pretty special. We think they’re worthy of a day trip from the Hills with the kids but be warned, because they’re pretty epic they do get busy on weekends and in school holidays.   Gipps Street...

Coolong Reserve | Castle Hill

By Hills District Mums HQ | Apr 30, 2025 | Parks & Playgrounds, Play & explore

Coolong Reserve has always been a great park and playground for both younger kids and older ones – it’s a Hills classic. Here’s why. The park is located on a quiet street in Castle Hill and is set back from the road. There’s ample parking on...