If you’re excited for the NOR Mitchell Freeway extension to open then you probably live near Anthony Waring Park, Clarkson. Add this spot to your list of places to “just get everybody out of the house” – including your fur baby!
You’ll be forgiven for forgetting you are just in a quiet pocket of Clarkson if you take your kids to the bike track here. Surrounded by towering, beautiful eucalypts, there’s certainly a sense of sereneness about the place. Although the track itself is quite crumbly and well-used, there is also a great opportunity for nature play, with branches, sticks and gum-nuts galore.
Note: it’s much better to bring bikes rather than scooters here, due to the rough track surface.
If you have a bit of an age difference between your little ones, or are meeting up with friends here, you are easily able to keep an eye on all the kids as there are two play areas in very close proximity. Younger ones have a shaded sandpit, with swings, a play bus and mini twin-slide to explore.
Bigger kids will love climbing and practicing their monkey bar skills in the neighbouring play area.
Anthony Waring Park is dubbed the ‘Spider-Man Park’ by locals, because of the web of ropes to climb and dangle from! Set the kids a challenge to see if they can make it all the way around without touching the floor!
You can bring a footy or the dog (or both!) as there is a huge oval – perfect for a kick around, getting your steps in, or running laps while the kids play.
You’ll find ample parking here, as well as toilets (open between 6am-8pm). One thing to note, though, is that this park is home to two local sports teams. Auskick in winter and cricket during the summer season keep this park very busy on weekends! Nonetheless, it’s a great spot to hit up during the week and after school.
Once everyone has had a good run around, stop by at Ocean Keys Shopping Centre (only 2 minutes’ drive away), pick up dinner on the way home and score yourself a well-earned relaxing evening.
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