Parks in the Hills with bike and scooter paths

By Hills District Mums HQ | May 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...

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...

Learn-to-ride tracks in the Hills and surrounds

By Hills District Mums HQ | May 3, 2025 | Latest, Parks & Playgrounds, Play & explore, Play & explore popular

There are several great learn-to-ride tracks in the Hills. If you haven’t seen them, these aren’t just paths that are great for riding. They incorporate pedestrian crossings, stop signs, petrol bowsers, round abouts and more. They’re perfect for...

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...

Stargazing Park The Gables Box Hill

By Hills District Mums HQ | Apr 28, 2025 | Latest, Play & explore

Stargazing Park at The Gables Box Hill opened in late 2022 and offers an out of this world amount of space-themed fun for kiddies! The Gables in Box Hill has a number of playgrounds and this is the latest to open in the area. We haven’t seen a space themed...

Kid Friendly Bushwalks in the Hills

By Hills District Mums HQ | Apr 24, 2025 | Activity library, Play & explore, Play & explore popular, School Holidays

Bushwalks are a great family outing for many reasons. Firstly, you’re outdoors so if you pick a good day for it, it can prove a stunner! Secondly, it gives all the family a chance to be technology free for a few hours, with no distractions and not much else to do but...