IDEAS & REVIEWS
Coolong Reserve | Castle Hill
This park is one of the Hills' most popular and also has a learn-to-ride track!
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Stargazing Park The Gables Box Hill
With its alien swings, glow-in-the-dark concrete and UFO shelters, Stargazing Park offers an out of this world amount of space-themed fun for kiddies!
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Livvi’s Place | Bernie Mullane Reserve | Kellyville
This playground in the centre of the Hills ticks all the boxes. And with a revamped new area, it's even better!
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Things to do on a family trip to Canberra
Canberra makes for a great family mini break! Here are a few awesome ideas to make your next trip to Canberra great.
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The Gables Sportsfield
The Gable Sportsfield is officially open. From the children’s playground to the multipurpose courts, tennis courts, hockey field, skate park and dog park, there's something for all ages and interests at this brand new sporting precinct.
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Shopping centre play areas in the Hills
Shopping with kids is made slightly easier with a stopover at one of these play areas!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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Pubs, clubs and restaurants with a playground in or near the Hills
A playground or play area in a pub, club or restaurant means that mum and dad can usually enjoy a meal and drink in relative peace. Here's a list of some local venues with this perk!
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Train adventures: Sydney Metro Northwest
The Sydney Metro Northwest line means Hills families can easily explore by train! If you have little ones that love a train adventure, here are some ideas.
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Brickpit Park Playground | Thornleigh
There's a newly upgraded playground at the popular Brickpit Park in Thornleigh, featuring a junior ninja warrior course, a junior waterplay area and more.
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Sydney swimming spots
Sydney is full of beautiful spots to swim and they're not all surf beaches by the coast. Here's a list of some of our favourites, perfect for a day trip when the weather's warm!
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Water play parks in and near the Hills District
Keep cool when the temperature rises at one of these water play parks!
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Play: Rouse Hill
Rouse Hill has a few cool play options for families. Some little playgrounds have been refurbished but there's definitely potential to improve a few others in this suburb - fingers crossed!
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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.
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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.
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Gipps St Recreation Precinct is now open!
The new Gipps St Recreational Precinct is now open! This $44.5 milion project spans a huge 32 hectares. For kids and families it offers basically everything you could want or need and will surely become a popular landmark destination for the local community, as well as visitors from further afield! Here's what's on offer.
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