Sigh. I heart Wahroonga Park…read more It's the perfect place for picnics, for climbing trees, or for scribbling in your notebook and soaking up the sunshine. Strolling through just this afternoon I was delighted by the sweet aroma from the rose gardens and the dappled light streaming through the latticed walkway. There were families strewn about with balloons, eskies and blankets - there was even a teen strumming on a guitar. Yes, it's that idyllic. And with the stylish rotunda and stunningly manicured gardens, you can understand why couples would get married here. For parents, Wahroonga Park has the added bonus of a fenced playground (though it could do with another bench or two for weary souls!), which is a mere stone's throw from a caffeine fix at Coonanbarra Cafe across the road. I think that might just make this park worth its weight in gold!

Wahroonga Park is one of the most picturesque parks I've ever seen, but it's one kids will…read moreappreciate as much as adults. The park has a fenced off playground with a sandpit, seesaw, slide, train and other equipment, as well as a set of swings just outside. Open grassy space provides plenty of places for families to have a picnic and play games, though the trees dotted everywhere do limit larger sports. The park is right next to Wahroonga Station. On the other side of the train line is a set of shops including bakeries, newsagents and more. However, you don't have to walk that far to get something to eat, as opposite the park there is a small cafe which sells milkshakes and biscuits for the kids.

I don't care if this playground doesn't look like much. Come and talk to me when it's 10am on a…read morerainy day and you have a toddler running riot through the house! If the number of bleary-eyed parents I see at the Westfield Kids Club is anything to go by, it's nothing short of a godsend! For one the access is easy as can be with ample Westfield parking. There's also a Gloria Jeans just along the way, which may quench your coffee craving, but I'd opt to go a floor down and grab a Danes coffee from Jimini's. If there are a couple of you tag-teaming it with the little'un, then the playground is also helpfully located outside JB Hi-Fi. That probably explains why all the Mum's are camped on the chairs watching after the kids as the Dads amble back with a telltale yellow shopping bag or two! The playground itself is strictly shoes off. There are puzzles on the wall and a soft climbing maze. In short: it's the perfect place for pint sized tots to burn off some energy!

I have been wandering the countryside looking for awesome parks for my kids and basically checking…read moreout every bit of green space available. During this travel I came across this small park. Surprisingly enough... this small park....was small.... and held the interest of my kids for at least 2-5min.... :-( I guess if this park was right next door to my house I would see it a a pretty cool little space for the kids to burn off energy. Unfortunately though, as a park worth travelling to, it kind of falls down. I'd suggest you travel a little further to Ruddock Park (review - http://frid.co/rx3KC7 ) for an all round good experience.

This indoor playground is part of an indoor sports centre for cricket and soccer. During the day…read moreone of the courts is filled with push cars, slippery dips, padded cushions and a jumping castle. It is only for preschoolers as well. The court has netting from floor to ceiling with only one escape point. There is also a child proof gate barring the outside world to the littlies plus some adults confused by a top pull lock. The cafe is called Mickey's and has reasonably priced snacks. The coffee is nice with a complimentary bickie. It is easy to sit for over an hour while the kids just play. Finding the place and parking can be an issue but worth the effort

Me: "So Mr5... what did you think of the park..?" Mr5: "It…read morewas AWESOME!" Me: "What did you like about it?" Mr5; "um... because we played with scooters... and Mr2 was playing with the bike... on the track..." Me: "Anything else..?" Mr5: "I was climbing ... on the pirate ship...and I looked happy." So.... what else do you need to know about this park. It has been given the seal of approval. It has a BBQ area that you can use, undercover seating, and even tennis courts for those so inclined. It is an "awesome" park. :-)

This is a little oasis, especially on a weekday. The netball courts are a good place for little…read moreones to ride bikes. There is a fenced off playground and an off leash dog area. Plenty of seating and picnic areas for lunch too.

This park is.... fine…read more.. In comparison to the other parks available in the area, while there is nothing wrong with this park, it is not spectacular either. It has a fun little flying fox and a small climbing gym... a mass of trees... and not much else. Though of you don't want.to go far, don't want to stay long, and don't mind parking your car in an area that could get side swiped by passing traffic, then you might like this park. I would however suggest also checking out Ginger Meggs park if you are in the vicinity (review http://frid.co/tbrLuQ ).

This park is hidden amongst houses. There is a playground and BBQs. It was once a lunatic asylum…read moreand soldier barracks. Care has been taken to erect signs with the history of the place. It is a wide open area and a terrific place for a picnic.

As a parent, when I find a half decent cafe, on of the first things I do is to look around for…read moreplayground (and vice-versa). In this case I had been heading up and down the Northern train line to try and find decent cafe options for each stop. Having been given a suggestion from a twitter friend of mine, I went to check out the Corner Cafe in Pennant Hills (review http://frid.co/q5ju3Y ). On the way there I noticed this nice little park. While not massive, it is big enough for a picnic, it has a decent play area and... it is close to decent coffee... :-) Fair enough, I may have a little vested interest in being able to take my boys to parks that have good coffee in easy reach... but that can't be all bad... can it? :-)