Tuesday, 1 April 2014

Parks in the Southern Highlands NSW

Over the coming months I will be posting information on some of the playgrounds in the Southern Highlands. Here are three of my favourites to get us started...


Lake Alexandria Mittagong


Queen St, Mittagong NSW 2575

Playground: Yes. A lovely playground is available with shade sails and plenty for the kids to do.
Toilets: A block of clean toilets is available.
Picnic Tables: There are several picnic tables available.
Undercover Tables: Picnic tables are covered and there is also a large undercover area with several tables available.
Food Nearby: Several food options are available on the Hume Highway which is about a 5 minute walk.
Coffee Nearby: Coffee
 is available on the Hume Highway which is about a 5 minute walk. There are a number of places offering coffee.
Barbecue: Yes.

Parking: A parking lot is available at the park with lots of spaces available. 





Lake Alexandra is a fantastic place to take the kids. There is a great walking path that is also suitable for riding bikes, scooters and skateboards. Take along some bread to feed the many duck. Dogs on a lead are permitted.

Bowral: Bradman Oval

Glebe St, Bowral NSW 2576

Playground: Yes. A lovely playground is available with a fence surrounding it. 
Toilets: Toilets are available near the Bradman museum and are very clean.
Picnic Tables: There are several picnic tables available.
Undercover Tables: Several covered picnic tables are available.
Food Nearby: There is food available from Stumps Cafe at the oval and also from the hospital cafe and  on Mona street. These options are within 2-5 minutes walking distance.
Coffee Nearby: Coffee is also available from Stumps Cafe, the hospital cafe and on Mona street.

Barbecue: Yes.

Parking: Easy to park near the playground or on the opposite side of the oval near the Bradman Museum and Stumps Cafe.



Bradman Oval is a great spot to take the kids. The playground offers plenty of options and there is also the Bradman Museum if you are looking for something extra to do. Stumps Cafe is onsite and offers good food and beverages. It is child friendly and has a small play area set up in a corner of the cafe. The park is also home to the new Mary Poppins statue


Berrima: Market Place Playground


Market Pl, Berrima, NSW 2577

Playground: Yes. A lovely playground is available complete with a flying fox. The playground is not fenced. 
Toilets: A block of clean toilets is available. Baby change room is also available.
Picnic Tables: There are several picnic tables available.
Food Nearby: There are plenty of food options within 5 minutes walking distance.
Coffee Nearby: Coffee
 is available from numerous cafes within 2-5 minutes walk. 
Barbecue: Yes.

Parking: Easy to park right in front of the park.




Berrima is a wonderful place to take the kids. There are many shops close by that are fun to take the kids into, including an old fashioned lolly shop. 

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