🌿 A ripper spot for a family arvo with ducks, swings, and a beaut BBQ setup, mate!

Marriott Park Nowra - Family-Friendly Urban Oasis with Play & Wildlife - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Marriott Park in Nowra is a lovely urban park perfect for families looking to unwind and let the kids have a blast. The park features a modern playground, outdoor BBQ areas, and a large pond teeming with ducks, ducklings, and even eels. Visitors enjoy feeding the birds (just remember frozen peas and corn, not bread!) and relaxing in the peaceful, rustic setting. Conveniently located near McDonald's, it offers easy access to food and toilets, making it a great spot for a casual lunch or a quiet break in the heart of town.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	99 Plunkett St, Nowra NSW 2541, Australia
⭐ Rating	4.3/5 (21 reviews)
🏙️ City	Nowra
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	playground bbq public toilets picnic shelter

🕐 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 ✅

Marriott Park is a top spot for the little tackers with a modern playground that gets plenty of love from local families. The kids can swing, climb, and run around while parents keep an eye from nearby picnic spots. The park also has some exercise equipment, so the whole family can get a bit of arvo activity in. Multiple reviews mention the playground as a highlight, making it a reliable choice if you’re after a safe and fun place for the young ones to burn some energy.

Beautiful Views That'll Take Your Breath Away 🌅

This park’s large pond is a real beaut, attracting ducks, ducklings, seagulls, and even cockatoos in the late arvo. Visitors love watching the birdlife and feeding them the right treats like frozen peas and corn (bread’s a no-go). The rustic, calming vibe of Marriott Park offers a peaceful escape right in the middle of Nowra, perfect for a quiet lunch or a solo breather. The natural setting combined with open green spaces makes it a lovely spot for a stroll or just soaking up some serenity.

Chill Zones & BBQs for a Laid-Back Arvo 🦘

If you’re after a relaxed hangout, Marriott Park has you covered with picnic shelters and outdoor BBQ areas that get plenty of use. Families enjoy firing up the barbie while the kids play nearby or watch the local birdlife. The park’s peaceful atmosphere is often praised, making it a great place to kick back with mates or enjoy some quality family time. Just a heads up, seating can be a bit limited, so bringing a picnic rug might be a good shout.

Handy Facilities & Easy Access 🚗

Marriott Park scores points for convenience with public toilets nearby and its central location right across from McDonald’s, which is handy for grabbing a quick feed or a cuppa. While parking details aren’t clear from reviews, being in the town centre suggests it’s fairly accessible on foot or by car. The presence of toilets and picnic shelters means families can comfortably spend a few hours here without hassle, making it a practical choice for a spontaneous outing.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

Love it… did bbq there..kids had a great time watching ducks n ducklings and then on swings
Great park in Nowra. Fun for the kids, ducks, seagulls and late afternoon in come the cockatoos
Family oriented atmosphere with some play equipment and exercise equipment. Large pond with different ducks and some eels.
Really pretty, rustic outdoor setting – in the best way – across from Macca's so plenty of food & reliable toilets close by.
Awesome place to take the kids and it's got lots of things to play with and outdoor BBQ areas
A really nice urban park. A great place for a stroll around a nice pond also has as good modern child play ground.
Such a beautiful spot for some lunch with the ducks and all their bird friends 😊 ❤️
Great place to hang with the family in the centre of town, the council needs to attend to the grass on a more regular basis
Relaxing. children playground
Not enough seating