🌿 A ripper spot for a chilled arvo with the kids, dogs off leash, and a snag on the barbie!

Kingsford Smith Park Ballina - Riverside Family Picnic & Dog-Friendly Spot - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Kingsford Smith Park in Ballina is a lovely riverside spot perfect for families and dog lovers alike. With clean picnic tables, barbecues, and toilets, it’s ideal for a relaxed day out. The park features nice walking paths near the river and sea, offering shady and sunny spots to suit all moods. It’s a safe, shallow river edge great for young kids to explore. Off-leash dog areas make it a hit with pet owners, though it might not suit those wary of dogs. Plenty of parking and well-maintained grounds round out this peaceful little haven.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	Lot 1 Kingsford Smith Dr, Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
⭐ Rating	4.7/5 (32 reviews)
🏙️ City	Ballina
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	barbecue public toilets picnic shelter parking walk run path off leash dog area

🕐 Opening Hours

Day	Hours
Wednesday	Open 24 hours
Thursday	Open 24 hours
Friday	Open 24 hours
Saturday	Open 24 hours
Sunday	Open 24 hours
Monday	Open 24 hours
Tuesday	Open 24 hours

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Family Playground Fun ✅

While Kingsford Smith Park doesn’t have a traditional playground, it’s a great spot for the little tackers to explore safely. The shallow river edge is perfect for young kids to paddle and watch the fish, making it a natural play area. The park’s soft grassy fields provide plenty of room for running around or kicking a ball. Parents will appreciate the clean picnic tables and toilets nearby, making it easy to settle in for a family arvo. Just remember to wear shoes to avoid bindies, as a few reviews mentioned them around the grassy areas.

Beautiful Views That'll Take Your Breath Away 🌅

This park is a beaut spot right near the river and the sea, offering a peaceful haven with lovely shady and sunny spots. It’s a quiet place to enjoy a stroll along the nice walking paths, with plenty of opportunities to watch fish in the lake and soak up the natural surroundings. The riverside location means you can enjoy gentle water views and even try your luck fishing. Whether you’re after a brekkie picnic or a lazy arvo, the scenery here is sure to put a smile on your dial.

Chilled Picnic & BBQ Vibes 🍖

Kingsford Smith Park is a top spot for a laid-back picnic or snag on the barbie with the family. The park offers clean barbecues and picnic tables, often quiet enough to have the place mostly to yourself. Plenty of parking on site and along the street makes it easy to pack up the esky and enjoy a hassle-free day. The mix of shady and sunny areas means you can find your perfect spot, whether you’re after a bit of sun or shelter from the arvo heat. It’s a real little haven for relaxing and catching up with mates.

Easy Access & Family-Friendly Facilities 🚗

With plenty of parking both onsite and on surrounding streets, Kingsford Smith Park is easy to get to and park at, even on busier days. The clean public toilets and picnic shelters add to the family-friendly vibe, making it a practical choice for a day out. The walking paths are well maintained, providing a safe and pleasant environment for all ages. Plus, the off-leash dog area is a bonus for pet owners wanting to bring their furry mates along for some exercise and fun.

Soft Fields for Footy & Fun ⚽

Though there’s no formal sports courts, the park features good soft grassy fields that are perfect for a casual kick of the footy or a game of cricket with the kids. It’s a great spot to practice your shots or just have a bit of fun running around. The open space combined with the peaceful surroundings makes it a winner for families wanting to burn off some energy before settling down for a picnic or walk.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

A beaut park, barbecues toilets nice paths to walk on near the river and the sea.
Beautiful location for fishing or taking the dog for a walk. This is an off leash dog area.
Plenty of parking, on site and along the streets, nice clean facilities.
Nice and quiet. Wear shoes! Bindies! Lovely shady spot and sunny spots too.
Nice little park to have a picnic and watch the fish in the lake also very clean.
Great little spot for lunch, there is a couple of tables there, and we have mostly been lucky to have it to ourselves.
Good spot to come watch the kids.
First up when we arrived, good soft fields.
It's ok. It's fine on a nice day.