Shopping centre play areas in the Hills

By Hills District Mums HQ | Mar 23, 2025 | Play & explore, Play & explore popular

Let’s be honest, no mum actually likes taking their kids shopping. Most of us would prefer to meander without little ones tugging at us, wanting something and whining endlessly. But sometimes you have no choice. This is where shopping centres with play areas...

The Hills Sydney: 2025 Autumn School Holiday Guide

By Hills District Mums HQ | Mar 12, 2025 | Play & explore, School Holidays

School holidays come around quickly and, particularly if you’re a busy or working family, sometimes you need a hand with keeping everyone entertained and stimulated!  Check out our Autumn School Holiday Guide to find out what’s available these school holidays in...

Parks and playgrounds – hidden gems in the Hills

By Hills District Mums HQ | Mar 10, 2025 | Latest, Parks & Playgrounds, Play & explore

We love a park. They’re crucial to the survival of all mums, particularly those with active toddlers! We especially love it when you happen upon a park somewhere where you least expect it or when you had no idea there was a park in that spot at all! That’s often...

Explore: Wadanggari Park St Leonards

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

If you’re keen on exploring or find yourself on the lower north shore, Wadanggari Park at St Leonards is a unique and vibrant play space that’s well worth a visit. This park opened in the September 2023 and is just off the Pacific Highway. We’d...

Fenced play spaces in the Hills and further afield

By Hills District Mums HQ | Mar 2, 2025 | Latest, Parks & Playgrounds, Play & explore

Fully fenced parks, playgrounds and other play areas sometimes provide parents with a bit more comfort, particularly if you have a runner! While nothing replaces constant supervision, a fence can delay the escape and allow mum or dad to catch up to the escapee! Here...

Pubs, clubs and restaurants with a playground in or near the Hills

By Hills District Mums HQ | Feb 12, 2025 | Eat and Drink, Latest, Play & explore

Parents LOVE a place where kids are occupied for some of the time. You can then usually eat, drink and even have an adult conversation in relative peace, while of course keeping a responsible parental eye on your offspring! Here are some venues in or near the Hills...