By Hills District Mums HQ | Jun 4, 2025 | Parks & Playgrounds, Play & explore, School Holidays
Meadowbank Park is without a doubt one of the best playgrounds we’ve visited – our kids were talking about their next trip walking back to the car! Meadowbank is about half an hour from Castle Hill and we found parking easy when we arrived, just off...
By Hills District Mums HQ | May 27, 2025 | Latest, Play & explore, School Holidays
About half an hour’s drive from the Hills, Berry Island Reserve is a beautiful spot to visit for a day trip or picnic. There’s lots of space, harbour views, a playground and a short bush walk. You’ll find Berry Island Reserve by the harbour at the bottom of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
