By Hills District Mums HQ | Jul 22, 2020 | Play & explore
Dangar Island sits in the Hawkesbury River north of Sydney. It has a population of just a few hundred people and is only accessible by water, with no cars on the island. You can visit for the day via ferry from Brooklyn and it makes for a lovely little outing if the...
By Hills District Mums HQ | Jul 18, 2020 | Parks & Playgrounds, Play & explore
This playground which opened at the end of 2017 is a hit with locals! A giant tree house, in-ground trampolines and a flying fox are all part of the award-winning playground set in The Ponds. We like this park a lot because it caters for kids of different ages well....
By Hills District Mums HQ | Jul 6, 2020 | Play & explore
Down in Waverton on the harbour, about half an hour’s drive from Castle Hill, is the Coal Loader. It’s a fascinating spot for adults and kids alike because of its indigenous heritage and, much later, its contribution to industry and trade for 70 years....
By Hills District Mums HQ | Jun 27, 2020 | Parks & Playgrounds, Play & explore
Hazlewood Rose Park (formerly Ray Park) Carlingford is one of our favourite places to meet friends. It’s not the equipment that draws us here, it’s the wide open space and 230 metres of flat circular track for the kids to ride/scoot on. The playground was...
By Hills District Mums HQ | Jun 4, 2020 | Play & explore
Ryde Park is a bit of a drive from the Hills but it’s definitely worth it if you have a child who loves their bike or scooter. This park has been a long time favourite with local families. When our kids were young we loved taking them to the little playground...
By Hills District Mums HQ | Jun 4, 2020 | 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...
