🌿 A ripper quiet spot for a family arvo of fishing and shady picnics by the river!

Waverley Park West Ballina - Peaceful Riverside Fishing Spot - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Waverley Park in West Ballina is a tranquil, heavily treed riverside park ideal for families and fishing enthusiasts. With plenty of shade and close water access, it offers a peaceful setting for picnics and catching a feed. While the park is quiet and relaxing, it features limited facilities—just one picnic bench and no toilets yet. It’s especially welcoming for disabled visitors, making it a great spot for a chilled arvo with the kids or mates who love fishing in a natural, shady environment.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	6 Waverley Pl, West Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
⭐ Rating	3.9/5 (12 reviews)
🏙️ City	West Ballina
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	picnic shelter shade river access

🕐 Opening Hours

Day	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
Wednesday	Open 24 hours

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Family Fishing Fun by the Riverside 🎣✅

Waverley Park is a top spot for families keen on a quiet day fishing by the river. The calm waters and shady trees make it a safe and relaxing place for kids to try their hand at fishing or just enjoy the outdoors. While there’s no playground gear, the natural setting offers plenty of space for young ones to explore and learn about fishing in a peaceful environment. Just pack your fishing gear and maybe a picnic to enjoy under the trees!

Shady Riverside Views Perfect for a Chill Arvo 🌅

This park is heavily treed, providing plenty of shade and a lovely riverside backdrop. It’s a quiet, natural spot where you can kick back and enjoy the peaceful sounds of water and birds. The single picnic bench is nestled in the shade, making it a great place to relax with a brekkie or arvo snack while soaking in the calm river views. Ideal for anyone wanting a break from the hustle and bustle.

Easy Access with Shade and Picnic Spot 🚗🍃

Waverley Park offers easy access to the river and has a picnic bench shaded by mature trees, perfect for a quick family catch-up or a quiet lunch. Although it lacks toilets, the park is noted for being accessible to disabled visitors, which is a big plus for families needing extra support. Just be prepared to bring your own supplies as amenities are minimal, but the peaceful setting more than makes up for it.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

Quiet park area perfect for family fishing & picnics.
Waverly Park … is a heavily treed , one picnic bench , riverside park
Great place to fish with disable clients plenty of shade and close to water just needs toilet
Caught fish
This West Ballina park , looks like a reasonable on shore , river fishing spot