Parks and nature reserves

• View a list of all Shoalhaven park facilities

Public toilets are available at a wide range of our parks and sports fields.

Find out more:

• National Public Toilet Map

We have 128 playgrounds across Shoalhaven City to provide fun play experiences.

• View a list of all Shoalhaven park facilities to find a playground nearest to you

All playgrounds are designed to safely meet Australian Standards.

Shoalhaven City Council provides electric BBQ's in more than 50 locations:

• View a list of all Shoalhaven park facilities to find BBQ facilities

• BBQ’s are free to use and are regularly cleaned and serviced

Dozens of wood fired BBQ’s are scattered through the reserves:

• Restricted use can apply during peak fire seasons
• Council does not provide firewood

Gazebos and shelters are available in many of our parks and range in size.

Shelters to accommodate coach tours:

• Lions Park Burrill Lake
• Rotary Park Ulladulla

Shelters to accommodate small family picnics:

• Apex Park
• Marriott Park
• Greenwell Point Wharf Reserve
• Sussex Inlet Foreshore Reserve

Boat ramps are provided in many of our estuaries and lakes to cater for all types of weather.

For the open sea adventurer, deepwater boat ramps are available at several locations along the Shoalhaven coastline.

• Search for your nearest boat ramp by visiting Transport for NSW website

Shoalhaven regional skate parks:

• Harry Sawkins Park
• Ulladulla Sports Park
• Currarong Skate Park

 Other skate parks include:

• Berry
• Callala Bay
• Sanctuary Point
• Shoalhaven Heads - Jerry Bailey Oval
• Culburra - Curleys Bay Reserve
• Sussex Inlet - Thompson Street Reserve
• Manyana - Yulunga Reserve

Malcolm Moore BMX track, Kangaroo Valley pump track and Shoalhaven Heads pump track offer the more experienced rider a chance to get some air.

Younger age riders may take the opportunity to get cranking at Parson Street, Ulladulla, Curleys Bay pump track or simply enjoy a few little jumps at Gordon Ravell Oval, Greenwell Point and Fishermans Paradise Boatramp.

Across the Shoalhaven there is a wide variety of walking tracks for all abilities.

They range from wheelchair One Track for All at Ulladulla to Bomaderry Creek Walk that offers a medium challenge to all age groups.

• Find your next walking track here

Across the parks network there are several off-leash areas as well as prohibited and restricted areas.

• View all our off leash & prohibited areas

Families or individuals can gather to play, feast, exercise or lose themselves in wide open spaces.

Subtropical and temperate rainforest can be readily accessed for day trips or an outdoor adventure.

For water sports activities or simply enjoy the beauty of our beaches, lakes and waterways.

Our sports grounds cater for a broad range of sports including:

• AFL
• Basketball
• Croquet
• Cricket
• Netball
• Rugby League
• Rugby Union
• Soccer
• Tennis and more

There are nominated reserves throughout the Shoalhaven to host your function, event or wedding ceremony (conditions apply).

Open our Get In Step Walks booklet to 20 amazing and accessible pathways throughout the Shoalhaven. Get your shoes ready, find a 1km walk and have fun.

The Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan currently identifies three types of open space recreation - Local Park, District Park and Regional Park.

In addition to the parks that service our local community, Council have Destination Parks which offer a unique experience reflecting geographic location, inclusivity and access every day of the year. Destination Parks offer multiple passive and active recreational uses, open spaces, BBQ amenities, inclusive footpaths, inclusive amenities and wayfinding signage. The location offers a great selection of cafes, restaurants, accommodation, shopping and entertainment for both local and traveller.  The Destination Park has sufficient space, amenities and parking for events and celebrations.

The four destination parks in Shoalhaven which include:

Destination Parks:

• Boongaree, Berry
• Marriott Park, Nowra
• Huskisson Precinct (Voyager Memorial Park, White Sands Park and Moona Moona Creek)
• Mollymook Beach Reserve, Mollymook