Willoughby Park

Willoughby Park sits on McClelland Street at Willoughby East, near Chatswood on Sydney's leafy lower North Shore. A much-loved local park, it's a lovely green space — combining sweeping lawns and sporting fields with playgrounds, walking paths and shaded picnic areas, all in a pleasant, well-kept suburban setting.

The appeal is that combination of open green space and great family amenity: room to walk, picnic, play sport and relax, plus playgrounds and facilities that make it a popular family destination. It's a peaceful, welcoming green space that's become a genuine community hub for the surrounds, popular for a kick of the footy, a play or a relaxing afternoon outdoors.

With a 4.6 rating from more than 700 reviews, it's a firm local favourite. The park is free and open year-round, but facilities, the sporting fields and any events vary, so it's worth checking the surrounds before a special trip — though for a picnic, a play, a walk or some time outdoors, you can generally just turn up and enjoy this lovely park at Willoughby East.