Parks and coffee – a mum’s perfect combination
Here are a few suggestions of parks in the Hills and surrounds where you can get a great coffee within walking distance, meaning it's one stop only with the kids.
Livvi’s Place Playground | Bernie Mullane Kellyville | To be expanded
The revamp will introduce a variety of new features, including an accessible multi-activity play tower, a double flying fox, slides, a climbing net and swings designed for both toddlers and older children.
Wollundry Park Playground Pennant Hills
Wollundry Park has always been a great spot - now there's a brand new playground for little ones and families to enjoy!
Rouse Hill Regional Park Playground
Rouse Hill Regional Park makes for a perfect family day out. Kids can explore the recently revitalised nature playground, ride bikes or scooters around the paths, play ball games or relax at the picnic shelters. There's something for everyone.
Balcombe Heights Estate | Baulkham Hills
Balcombe Heights Estate has something for everyone including a brand new farm-themed playground for younger kids, skate park, walking paths, off leash dog area, toilets, BBQs and picnic tables.
Awesome parks and playgrounds further afield
Here are some playgrounds in Sydney that are pretty special and worth the extra time in the car.
Swim, Ride, Play: Baulkham Hills
Baulkham Hills or Baulko to locals, is a Hills suburb with lots of great options for families, whether you want to play, ride or swim! Here are our suggestions.
One of our favourite places: Fagan Park
Fagan Park is a truly beautiful park and one of our favourite places to visit with our kids.
Play, Ride, Splash: Kellyville
Kellyville offers lots of fun options for families. Here are our suggestions for exploring the suburb.
Rutherford Ave Reserve | Kellyville
This playground is a complete package with things to do for all ages.
Turon Avenue Reserve | Baulkham Hills | Playground and BMX Track
Recently upgraded BMX track and playground in Baulkham Hills
Livvi’s Place | Bernie Mullane Reserve | Kellyville
This playground in the centre of the Hills ticks all the boxes.
Wollundry Park Pennant Hills
Yarrara Road, Pennant Hills.
Rouse Hill Regional Park Rouse Hill
Worcester Road, Rouse Hill.
Explore: Wadanggari Park St Leonards
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.
New playground: Withers Road Reserve
Withers Road Reserve in North Kellyville is now open and it's a great addition to the area.
Ruddock Park | Westleigh
A pirate ship playground and learn to ride track. This newly made over park is worth a visit.
Parks in the Hills with bike and scooter paths
Throwing a scooter or bike in the boot can make a trip to the park that little bit more exciting. Here are spots in and around the Hills where you can ride.
Centennial Parklands | The Ian Potter Children’s WILD PLAY Garden
This one is definitely not in the Hills District. In fact, it's a bit of a trek to Sydney's eastern suburbs. But it IS pretty special and makes for a lovely day trip.
Fenced play spaces in the Hills and further afield
Fully fenced parks, playgrounds and other play areas sometimes provide parents with a bit more comfort, particularly if you have a runner!
The Hills Sydney: Best playgrounds for under 5s
Here are our favourite playgrounds for toddlers and little ones that have suitable play equipment for this age group.
Parks and playgrounds – hidden gems in the Hills
Here are some great little parks hidden in the back streets of the Hills that you might not know about!
Meadowbank Regional Playground
We'd had Meadowbank Regional Playground on our list for months. We finally got there recently and WOW, it's completely mind blowing! In terms of playgrounds it's without a doubt one of the best we've ever seen and our kids were talking about their next visit walking back to the car!
Fairfield Adventure Park | Fairfield
This epic playground was designed specifically with older kids in mind, but it certainly doesn't leave out smaller kids! There's something for everyone! It's about 40 minutes from Castle Hill and well worth a visit.
Darlington Reserve Cherrybrook
A cool new playground is now open in Cherrybrook and if you have a dinosaur fan then it's right up their alley! Roarsome!
Castle Hill Heritage Park
This is one of the Hills' most popular and pretty parks! It offers paths and a vast amount of space to exercise as well.
Learn-to-ride tracks in the Hills and surrounds
If you have a little one learning to ride or scoot, there are lots of great tracks in and around the Hills where they can hone their skills!
John Wearn Reserve | Carlingford | Playground
Throw on your khakis and get ready for a spot of wildlife watching at John Wearn Reserve in Carlingford with the newly upgraded park’s exciting safari-themed playground.
Splash! | Philip Ruddock Water Playground | Dundas Valley
This playground is a few years old and is a firm favourite with little ones and their parents. It's bright, wet and awesome fun! If you've never visited, it's well worth adding it to your list.
Davison Reserve | Parklea
If you're looking for a peaceful playground to spend a relaxing hour or two, Davison Reserve is the spot!
