Playground is covered with shade cloth. Ground around play…read moreequipment has sawdust to make it softer. There aren't any public toilets nearby. Opposite a few restaurants and a takeaway/general store. Grass is generally kept mowed.

A local family friendly park which is great for children and adults alike with kids play equipment…read moreand an electric free BBQ and undercover table and chairs so take your supplies for lunch or an early dinner.

Right smack in the neighbourhood, Thurles St Reserve in St Marys, is a great playground with many…read morefacilities. With a basketball court, huge open space for a game of footy and a fantastic playground, it is a favourite with the community here. Some of the best features include: Basketball ring See saws Swings Slide Hang & Glide Benches Some cons to consider: No BBQ facilities No toilets No fencing All in all, it's a fantastic playground to amuse your kids post school hours or during the weekends.

For me, this playground is a solid three star rating according to my philosophy of what I like from…read morea playground area. There's nothing here too challenging for the youngsters, which probably means there's not too much that will occupy the older children for too long. There's a basketball hoop and plenty of space, although I was surprised to see that it was so close to the road and not fenced. There's a table/chair but it's not that close to the playground. There are bench seats as well. No drinking fountain....no surprise for Mitcham Council and not a lot of shade apart from the dappled tree shadows. *Dogs allowed*

Nice hidden park away from the busy roads. Most people don't realise it's there on the far side of…read morethe Rowers. If you've got kids, bring some cardboard to slide down the hill towards the river on (don't worry, plenty of room to stop safely - they won't go in). In spring the small Japanese gardens will be in bloom. They're popular with weddings though. Plenty of open parkland, seats & tables. Bring a picnic blanket and soak up the sun while looking out over the Nepean or just relaxing listening ot birdsong near some trees.