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There are a number of parks and open spaces around Ballina, Lennox Head and Alstonville to take the kids for a play. Here are some of the main ones to visit:
Pop Denison Park | Compton Dr, East Ballina
Situated on Shaws Bay, this is Ballina's newest playground. Seperated into a smaller childrens play area and one for the bigger kids that includes a flying fox. PLenty of play equipment in a natural setting. There is no cover so not the park to go to on a wet day but definitely one of the best. Shaws Bay is nearby for a dip on a hot day - it has it all. Bring the scooters as there are heaps of footpaths around to ride.
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Missingham Park | Kingsford Smith Drive, Ballina
Great park for when the weather isn't great as the play equipment is all undercover. There is a huge grass area for kids to kick the balls around and the skate park is in the same vicinity for the kids who have brought their boards. The park is close to The Spit beach if you want to go for a swim which is a dog friendly beach.
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Fawcett Park | Fawcett Street, Ballina
Right in the heart of Ballina CBD, Fawcett park is ideal for the younger children. With the Richmond River as the back drop, it is a popular place to sit with a picnic and grab an ice cream from the shop behind the park. There is a wharf close by which lots of kids love to wonder down on so they can get close to the water or watch the fishermen. The playground itself has a shade cloth over it and the picnic tables have tree cover.
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Ross Park | Ballina Street, Lennox Head
Situated in the main street of Lennox Head surrounded by shops and cafes this is a popular park for the little ones so parents can enjoy a coffee and relax on the grass. With an icea cream shop opposite anad the beach on the other side, it ticks all the boxes for a nice morning or afternoon play.
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Commemoration Park | Bentick St, Ballina
Situated on North Creek, Commemoration Park has outdoor fitness equipment with shade cover and plenty of grass area for kids to run and kick a ball. This is the location that the Ballina Farmers Market is held every Sunday morning. Bring the fishing rods and sit on the rocks and try your luck with the fish.
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Meldrum Park | Cnr Norton & Fox Streets, Ballina
Situated on North Creek, this is a nice quiet park with limited play equipment but a lovely location for a picnic on the water and plenty of shade! On low tide, watch the soldier crabs in North Creek or pump for yabbies for some live bait if you like to fish.
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Geoff Watt Oval Park | Deegan Drive, Alstonville
Situated at right the sports oval, the playgound is greta for the kids plus there is plenty of space to play cricket, kick a ball or run laps. Not far from the main street of Alstonville to walk and get something to eat.
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