Fabulous park with a massive off leash area for dogs. Tons of people out with their dogs walking…read moreenjoying the sunshine and hanging out at the kiosk. This place used to be a dumping ground in the old days and has been transformed into a gorgeous park. Sydney Park includes a series of visually prominent hills which provide panoramic views of the city skyline and Sydney Airport. There is a massive skate park, kids play areas and some of the heritage of this area has also been preserved nicely. Loved going here with our dog.

Located just south of Newtown is one of Sydney's best reclaimed green spaces. Sydney Park…read more Identifiable from the historical heritage listed brickworks chimneys from the days when the area used to be the brickworks for Sydney, it's a vast green area that is perfect for any recreational activity. Lovely open green areas perfect for walking the dog, and a large kids playground equipped with a large sandpit, climbing frames, swings and slides, it's got everything a kid needs to explore, play and wear themselves out. There's a challanging skate park, and a learn to ride bike area for the kids. There's also a sports oval where I believe a local Sydney grade cricket team plays during the summer months. Lush green grass is plentiful, and perfect for a picnic. Climb up the steep hills and you will find yourself with views stretching to the City and lower North Shore in the north, to the Aiport and Brighton le Sands region in the South, and on clear sunny days, free of smog and polloution you can glimpse the sprawling Blue Mountains and Great Dividing Range. Whether you're jogging or cycling through for a bit of quick fitness, or spending the day relaxing, it's a fantastic park with plenty of amenities. One downside is the toilets aren't the cleanest, and probably need more attention especially during weekend periods. There's a small cafe just outside the childrens play area which serves a good range of coffees and light meals. I'm sure in time that'll get a review on it's own. But with two young kids, it's going to be a regular destination for myself. And with walking distance to King St, Newtown, I'm sure there's plenty of opportunities for a cheeky beer or two in one of the many pubs and bars located along the strip. Or, if you're my wife, plenty of (window) shopping.

For all the dog owners out there, this is the park for you. It's an off-leash area at all times and…read morethe dogs outnumber the people some afternoons. The grounds feature an enclosed playground, BBQ facilities, toilets, netball rings, and plenty of benches and tables in the shade to quietly check your emails when you can get away from the office, but not quite the work. The adjoining Erskineville Oval is available for hire by sporting groups and is a popular training ground for my brother's soccer team.

Newtown Park! I came here for the Newtown Music Festival,…read morewhen this place is hopping. They had the whole block shut off, and this park was in the center of all the action. I'm sure the park isn't this happening the other 364 days of the year. But it's a nice park with wide sidewalks that take you past fields of grass, shady trees, and park benches. There seems to be plenty of street side parking for this park, so it's easy to get to. There's also a subway stop just down the way from here. There's some drinking fountains, and other things to keep you busy. Be sure to check out the graffiti street art along the walls! Cool! There's also a playground if you're inclined. It was a great venue for a festival, and an asset to the neighborhood! The place felt safe, since they were checking bags at the park entrances, and there was plenty of security guys hanging about. I still managed to sneak in a bottle of vodka though. The park backs up to a cemetery, so it has quiet neighbors who don't mind if you're loud.

Newtown is by no means for the light-hearted ... It's a bustling suburb filled with hipsters,…read moretrannies, queens, drug dealers, artists and artisans, diversity and duality. I love this place, and couldn't feel luckier to call it home! You remember statistics class, right? When your professor would go on about a sample population and all that jazz? Camperdown Rest Park is the purrrrfect same population of Newtown! It's by no means where you'd want to bring your mum for a picnic lunch, as you're bound to get contact high from the couple sitting next to you. But if what you're after is some serious people watching with friends and cider, then this really is the perfect park. Rules seem to not apply here, and whether it's a man in a dress or a dog in a tutu, you can find everything you never knew you wanted here. Graffiti. Guy playing guitar. Man in a dress... It's an every-day occurrence here and Newies are absolutely unapologetic about it. On the weekends this park is PACKED, and even if a pop-up festival wasn't planned the day before, the sheer number of people here evoke the feeling that there's something going on. And trust me, there is. The only downside is that there are no public toilets .. but the lack of outhouses forces you to stroll into the closest venue around, which is The Courthouse Hotel, and my absolute favorite watering hole in Newtown and beyond! Lets be real, any excuse for a Sunday afternoon cider works for me!

Okay, this is basically another random park that I wandered past, but it is still quite a nice…read morepark, particularly since it is located in the inner part of Sydney where the blocks happen to be somewhat smaller than normal. Actually, it is reasonably big, but that probably has something to do with the oval in the middle of it, which means that it is probably used at times for various sporting events, most likely cricket. Still, there is a decent amount of room for having dogs run around.

A nice little park in the inner city suburb of Newtown. The area is well looked after and there are…read morea variety of climbing activities for the youngsters. There is a range of equipment for the very young and for the young teenager. There is also a grass area for playing with a ball. Often families meet here for gatherings and kids parties. The park is well shaded but no parking available.

A small local playground with plenty of shade…read more It features a jungle gym and a slippery dip and after the kids have run amuck and built up an appetite, you can take them out for pizza opposite the road. Plenty of benches provided so parents can relax and watch over the little ones. It's worth to note there's also a charity bin next to this park, so you can drop off any of your unwanted clothes or items and brighten the day of someone who may not be as fortunate. I unload at least four big bags of stuff every month.