Sydney Harbour has certainly changed over the the years, namely because a lot of the industrial…read moresection has been moved out and sent down to another part of the coast (namely Botany Bay and Newcastle). This, the harbour looks a lot greener than it used to, particularly with this section which used to be an oil refinary. You can still see where the tanks used to sit, though they aren't there any more. Instead it has basically been turned into a park, and there as some pretty awesome lookouts here as well.

What can I say. On a spectacular blue sky day such as when I walked through this park, nearly any…read morepark would seem sensational. Being so close to the harbour with a view of the Sydney Harbour bridge however gives this surprisingly large park an edge. I would classify this park as a picnic haven. With the wide expanse of grass and the large old trees looking down, this park is, on a word, peaceful. What surprised me was that heading towards the water, past the toilets on the right, were stairs down to a sports field. I envy the.teams who play here as it has a truly awesome view of the boats bobbing up and down. While not a park with masses of play equipment, for those that bring your own kite, soccer ball or cricket bat, I am sure you'll find a way to pass the time. :-)

A very nice Citi park near city center. With the name reserve, I expected it to be more of a Nature…read more area. But think of it as an urban park with spectacular of views of the harbor. On one end they created a natural swimming pool out of a cove . If you want more shaded area, you can walk up the stairs or use the elevator to walk on the plateau overlooking the Harbour

Barangaroo Reserve is Sydney's newest Harbour foreshore park - marking the transformation of one of…read morethe city's oldest industrial sites into a spectacular, six-hectare headland open space for Sydneysiders and visitors to embrace and enjoy. It can be a bit hot and sunny getting here. I walked from South Barangaroo to the Reserve and had to cool down in the shade while viewing Wellama, a contemporary re-imagining of Welcome to Country, commissioned for the entrance to the Cutaway in Barangaroo Reserve. The breezes from Sydney Harbour helped a lot.

Large urban park located near the Broadway Sydney shopping center, Victoria Park has a large pond…read morenamed 'Lake Northam' in its northern part. We were in the area while visiting Sydney, so stopped by. Unfortunately, the pond was so full of blooming algae, that it appeared as if you could walk across it because it was solid ground. It's nice to have open green space in an open area, but it must be difficult to maintain any body of water if there isn't much water flow. We did two Australian white ibis pecking away at something.

Great park in the middle of the city and a stone's throw fro km Sydney Uni…read more It's got a lot of great play equipment for kids, a basketball court for shooting hoops and a large duck pond to sit by and ponder about the world. There is also a pool and gym complex in the middle which is a bit steep for a single visit but well priced if you join as a member. The only downside is that the huge grassy area gets easily water logged and becomes a muddy mess because local frisbee teams (yep you read right) play there rain, hail or shine tearing up the surface. There are plenty of other grass areas so it isn't too big of a deal but the council should really put in better drainage on the big area. There are events held at the park on the odd occasion too which are always worth a look.

This isn't the quietest of parks - there's two fairly busy road but that doesn't mean you won't…read morefind some peace and quiet in here. The centre is a nice place to sit amongst the tall pine trees facing the waterfall. There's a cafe which is pleasant enough and some open stands by the football field if all the shade under the trees is taken. The best bit about this park is the kids play equipment.... If you could call it that. It's more outdoor design come burning man art sculpture focused than child fun park but then the kids playing around the popping water and sticks piece were having a lot of fun on the really hot day I was there. It's a funny mix of life colliding together in this park - the white butterfly landing on my screen followed by a group of school kids, skinny beaked marsh bird, the artsy creative type, the business suit and then the homeless man asking for bus money. Just the general happening of an inner city park I suppose.

Redfern gets a bit of a bad rap. In a suburb that's up-and-coming with some amazing cafes and bars…read moreand a pretty sweet park, I think people should be a little easier. I recently attended a Saturday afternoon birthday BBQ here and found it to be quite a lovely place indeed. The park has your classic amenities- large grassy field, fountain, restroom block, jungle gym- but also has a bit of style as well. My favorite example of this is the tall flower garden sculpture that has water geysers coming out of the ground at random. Nice touch, Redfern. Positioned on the corner of Chalmers St. and Redfern St., there are a lot of awesome little spots cropping up nearby. We stopped at the bottle shop in the Woolpack, which is right there, to pick up some libations for the afternoon. Walking back I took note of the cafes nearby. Next time, I might try lunch at the American diner-style join Eathouse, and then stretch out the full belly in the park for a while. More Redfern Park perks? You're a stone's throw from Surry Hills, and thus all the uber crowded hangouts over there, but you probably won't see your boss and your ex best friend, and your landlord's gay lover and everyone else you kinda know here. It's hip but not "too" hip, and because of that... I'm sold.

This park has got to house one of the most interactive playgrounds in the Inner West - for kids and…read moreadults alike. The play equipment here is great (yes, I have sampled it personally), and tailors to the Inner West's musical inclinations. With a giant glockenspiel amongst other musical/play equipment, it's great place to try out that new song you've been working on - the neighbours here must relish the sound of silence. In saying that, Foley Park is a pretty peaceful place. Despite the constant chortlings of the Wireless House, a sound-art installation designed to replicate an 1930's wireless radio that once lived here (this is really cool despite being somewhat creepy at night), this provides a more interesting and relaxing soundscape, as opposed to just being irritating white noise. Foley Park fills with people lying in the grass on their lunch breaks, and as a free wireless internet hotspot, its a common and lovely spot for uni groups to meet. It remains pretty well lit at night, and the pathway running through the park doesn't feel like it should bear signs of warning. And the best thing about it? It's directly opposite both Sonoma bakery/cafe and Fish On Fire, and thus makes the perfect picnic spot.

This is definitely an urban park. It's only a square block, but it's neat, it's clean, and it has a…read moreplayground for little kids. The small park is almost designed like a running track where there's a lawn/greenery in the middle and paved way with benches scattered throughout the track. Because it's so small, it doesn't really block out any of the traffic noise nearby, but visually, you can try.

Wow, great place! A park by the harbour with views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge…read more This park is a great place to relax when you want peace and quiet. It has many public bbqs for you to have a bbq, a lot of space for you to have a picnic, space to lie down and it has a playground so the kids can have fun as well. There are a lot of parking so you can drive there, you can catch a bus which takes you back to city and also it's a short walk to Darling Harbour. If you want to relax and want to get out of the cbd, then this is a great place for you.

Pyrmont Village is a beautiful spot these days its been beautifully restored and is looking great,…read moreheaps of original Sandstone Terraces and shops which seem to be thriving currently. Walk through there on your way to the Harbour end of Harris Street and you'll come accross one of the inner citys premium spots, Pirrama Park. Its quite a recently landscaped locale and is interestinly shrouded in some controversy but any ways, its looking good these days, there is a spot you can easily access the Harbour and have a paddle, plenty of green space a fully equipped Kids Play ground not that I partake in the monkey bars and swings on my lunch break from work or anything. Theres a small cafe as well. You can park just off Harris Street on Pirrama Road. Its actually the start of a really nice walk through Pyrmont and along some of the old wharfs which now house a lot of Sydneys Media power houses. Or flip it reverse that how about a picnic? you can get the train to Town hall walk across the Pyrmont Bridge and wind your way here to finish up and eat. Nice Spot check it out.

Just look at that view! It's the kind that makes you pinch yourself that you're a Sydneysider - and…read moreit's definitely a view that you want to smugly show your overseas visitors. Preferably on New Years Eve. Oh yes I've spent many a NYE on these shores. Every year it seems to be a bit more restricted (more cops, more checks), but the result is that it's a great place for families to come and watch the 9pm fireworks - you'll just have to make sure you send a vanguard EARLY! But actually I prefer Blues Point every other day of the year, when I can wander down with a book and a coffee (see my Allpress rave from The Point Deli) and soak up some sun and that view for an hour or two. Bliss!

This is a view of Sydney Harbour if I ever did see one. The first thing I thought of when I drove…read moredown to this spot was what an amazing place to view the New Years Eve fireworks from. My second though was that it's a pity the grassed area is so small as I imagine every man and his dog would be trying inch their way in to the perfect viewing position. And it's got to be THE perfect viewpoint. The bridge looks complete, your virtually in the centre of it and only far enough away for it to be too close. I probably would attempt it on fireworks night but I would take any out-of-towners there for the complete view. There's also a designer playground... meaning no colourful plastic equipment here - silver shaped climbing frames... on second thoughts it might be workout gear for big people.

This park is great! It's opposite Mona Vale Beach and rock pool. It has terrific ocean views…read more The traditional playground equipment includes swings, slide, and merry-go-round. There are also more unique climbing activities. The shaded areas, toilets, picnic tables and nearby cafes ensure that you could easily have a family reunion or birthday party here. Check it out!

Great park beside the beach, two cafe's and bathrooms within very short walking distance. Great…read moreplace to relax and while away the hours on a sunny afternoon