Fawcett Park ... is a family oriented & relaxing riverside park ... in Ballina's CBD…read more Apart from the scenic views overlooking Richmond River ... there's the open greenness , plus the children playground with BBQ area , a restaurant & public toilet

I do quite adore these foreshore parks, and this one is really no exception. Well, it probably…read moreisn't one of the best that I have seen, though since Ballina is actually on a river as opposed to the ocean, then this is more of a riverside park than a foreshore park. The other thing is that since it is behind the main street you really only get the back on the shops, though there are a couple of cafes and restaurants here.