Parks and Beaches
The very best of the Parks in the East
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No CommentsThe temperature is starting to soar and for those of us in the Eastern suburbs, that can mean only one thing-time to pack the family up and head to the beach! When the ocean is at your backdoor, it’s easy to become a bit blase about the dangers ...... Read on...
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St Peters Sydney Park Road (end of Mitchell Road)
Open DailyIs Sydney Park Playground the best fun playground in Sydney? It’s certainly in the running as far as we’re concerned. The playground itself is massive, there’s LOADS of interesting equipment for all ages, and one of the best parks for older ...... Read on...
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Maroubra Broadarrow Reserve
Open DailyThere is real sense of openness and wildness when visiting Maroubra Beach, The surf is pounding and the South headland so completely clear of any man made structures you could easily mistake yourself for being much further afield than Sydney. This is ...... Read on...
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Malabar Off Bay Parade
Daily“I recently took my young daughter to visit friends who live next to Malabar Beach and I was so surprised I had not heard about this fabulous place. Firstly, there don’t seem to be any of the parking nightmares you experience when trying to get ...... Read on...
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Dover Heights Military Road
Open DailyA small playground, but what a VIEW! The playground is not gated but it’s attached to a massive area of flat parkland with killer views over the CBD and Harbour Bridge. It is pretty exposed up here, there is no shade, so come prepared on sunny ...... Read on...
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Watsons Bay off Victoria Street
Beautiful idyllic Beach, Protected and shallow swimming, Showers, Toilets, No dogs, Limited shadeWe think the picture says it all. Camp Cove is an idyllic beach near Watson’s Bay, shallow, protected and truly beautiful with a little kiosk serving snacks . Perfect for paddling and kid friendly swimming, Camp Cove is also a popular dive site ...... Read on...
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Watsons Bay Marine Parade
Open DailyA glorious day followed by a warm evening, a killer sunset over the harbour, a rug, your family and friends eating piping hot fish and chips from Doyles take-away, that’s Robertson Park in Watson’s Bay for you. A simply gorgeous green space ...... Read on...
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Vaucluse Greycliffe Avenue
5am - 10pm DailyLove, Love, Love Neilsen Park. Best for great shade, family picnics with safe swimming and few waves. This beautiful dog-free park and beach in Vaucluse is a sure fast family favourite, the gently sloping beach has a netted swimming area and is protected ...... Read on...
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Vaucluse Wentworth Road
Gardens open daily. see website for cafe and house openingSick of the beach? If you’re looking for some peace and tranquility bring your baby or toddler here for a wander around the beautifully manicured gardens. You’ll find plenty of shade and a bounty of safe green grass to run around on, and here’s ...... Read on...
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Randwick Centennial Parklands. See Map
Open DailyFresh air, open space, trees, grass, shade, nature, wildlife and green green green as far as the eye can see – if Centennial Parklands isn’t a regular on your weekly agenda, make it so! This outstanding vast space in the heart of the east has so much ...... Read on...
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Rose Bay Off Old South Head Road
Open DailyNext to Rose Bay Marina and Pier restaurant there’s a lovely strip of beach edged with trees and grass with an amazing view over Rose Bay harbour. It’s so quiet and so peaceful apart from the occasional dog walker, but the best bit, come late afternoon ...... Read on...
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Vaucluse Holer Avenue, off Parsley Road
Open DailyOne of the most idyllic park-playground-beach combos in the East. Excellent for avoiding the crowds, peace and quiet, safe baby and toddler swimming & finding shade on a hot day. Hidden half way up a residential street and down a steep lane lies one ...... Read on...
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Tamarama off Tamarama Marine Parade
Open Daily‘Glamarama’ Beach is truly beautiful, but not a good option for babies and toddlers as this beach is considered the most dangerous patrolled beach in NSW with constant rips and large waves. The sand is lovely clean and flat and the beach kiosk ...... Read on...
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Woollahra 548 New South Head Road
Open DailyOne of our favourite shady spots. Blackburn Gardens is a lovely restored heritage garden with spectacular views of Sydney Harbour. The garden features manicured lawns with a secret garden, sundial and water feature. A great place to picnic with young ...... Read on...
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Bronte Beachfront
Open DailyBeautiful Bronte, a stunning beach and huge park space. Bronte Beach can get some killer surf, but head for the Bogey Hole, a shallow enclosed natural pool on the South side of the beach, it’s really excellent for the kids with it’s smooth sloping ...... Read on...
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Bondi Queen Elizabeth Drive
Open DailyNeeds no real introduction – iconic, big, beautiful and bustling, heaving in summer and heavenly in winter; there’s always something going on down Bondi way from festivals, exhibitions, swimming and surf comps, little nippers on a Sunday to youtube ...... Read on...
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Rose Bay 600 New South Head Road
Gated PlaygroundIf you or your partner ever take the Rose Bay ferry into the city, you’ll probably know about this well shaded playground across from the seaplane dock in Lyne Park. A medium sized fenced and gated park with foam floor, there’s a range of equipment ...... Read on...
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Tamarama Marks Lane
Open DailyOn the top of the hill along the Bondi to Bronte walk sits a very small and quiet playground in Hunter Park. It’s got a couple of swings; one with a baby bucket, a see-saw, a spinner and a small climbing frame with tube slide and a shop counter underneath. ...... Read on...
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North Bondi Ramsgate Avenue
Open DailyBest for sunsets and picnic suppers! If you don’t want the crowds of the central Bondi Playground, take a stroll to the lovely lesser known playground at the North end where you’ll always find a bit of peace, tranquillity and green space in ever busy ...... Read on...
