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The Ballina shire is lucky to have over 45 parks and open spaces to explore with the family. During the production of this edition, our family packed several picnics, on many weekends and off we went to a selection of the local parks our kids love to visit. Here they are, tried and tested by the Bidwells. I hope you have a wonderful time exploring our beautiful region with your family and friends, Lindsey. 1. Missingham Park | Ballina Plan to spend a while at this park. Not only does it have a large undercover play area, but there is also a skate park and amphitheatre. This large open space park is situated on the Richmond River, overlooking the break walls and surrounded by a walking path. The park features, large undercover playground for all weather conditions, liberty swing, BBQ facilities, toilets, seating, picnic shelters, garbage bins and parking. Location: Kingsford Smith Drive, Ballina
3. Bulwinkel Park | Alstonville A peaceful place to visit and a hidden gem right at the end of Main Street. We had a peaceful afternoon listening to the local birdlife and water flowing over the weir. My son was delighted to see both a platypus and a turtle in the creek. The park features a playground with shade sail, creek, toilets, plenty of picnic areas, off-street parking a garbage bin. Perfect for the whole family of any age. Location: Main Street, Alstonville
5. Geoff Watt Oval Park | Alstonville Situated at the sporting ovals this playground has a multi-element play-fort and plenty of room for a picnic. The park features a shaded playground, swings, sporting fields, garbage bins and ample parking. Location: Deegan Drive, Alstonville
6. Summerland Farm | Alstonville Our kids love a visit to Summerland Farm, the new adventure playground and water park is a source of endless fun. The design was inspired 4. Fawcett Park | Ballina by nature with streams of running water, rocks 2. Elizabeth Ann Brown Park | Alstonville A popular park with the stunning backdrop and logs to climb, as you can see by our picture, We love visiting this park right in the heart of of Richmond River. Have a picnic with family and a cubby house accessed from a water tank. Alstonville. Surrounded by the Main Street, and friends while watching the activity on the For further details refer to the Summerland Alstonville Plaza and Crawford House Museum waterway. The kids can even go fishing off the Farm article on page 15. it is the perfect stop. You can visit the memorial, wharf. The park is situated close to shops and Location: 253 Wardell Road, Alstonville have a BBQ and relax with the whole family. The features a shaded ship-themed playground, park features a playground, climbing net, picnic swings, picnic areas, picnic tables, BBQ Please clean the free BBQs provided after areas, picnic tables, seating, BBQ facilities, facilities, seating, grassed areas, garbage bins, use and utilise garbage facilities or take your grassed areas, garbage bins and parking. parking and a riverside walkway. rubbish with you, we want to keep our area just Location: Wardell Road, Alstonville Location: Fawcett Street, Ballina as beautiful for the next family to enjoy.
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