Salmon Haul Reserve and Playground

Salmon Haul Reserve sits on Glaisher Parade in Cronulla, on the waterfront of Gunnamatta Bay in Sydney's Sutherland Shire. A lovely waterfront reserve and playground, it's a much-loved local spot — combining grassy lawns, picnic areas and a popular playground with a sheltered bay setting, calm water and lovely views, all in a peaceful corner of Cronulla.

The appeal is that combination of a beautiful, sheltered waterfront setting and great family amenity: somewhere to picnic, relax and let the kids play, with the calm bay water close by for a swim or a paddle, and lovely views across Gunnamatta Bay. It's a peaceful, family-friendly waterside escape away from the busier Cronulla beachfront.

With a 4.6 rating from more than 600 reviews, it's a much-loved spot. The reserve is free and open year-round, but conditions, the bay water, parking and facilities vary, and it gets busier on warm weekends and over summer, so it's worth checking before you go — and taking sun protection and swimming safely — while enjoying the calm bay, the playground and the waterfront setting at Salmon Haul Reserve.