Blog - Local Parks

So you have picked up some coffees, drinks, pastries, food and maybe a cake for desert and now you want a great place to sit and enjoy

We have put together a guide to some of the best parks around Gosford, NSW, including names, locations, and what makes them worth visiting. Let me know if you want more details (walking tracks, amenities etc.).

Parks & Green Spaces in Gosford

1. Gosford Waterfront Park

Address: Gosford, NSW 2250 Australia Chamber of Commerce+1
What to Expect: Beautiful views along Brisbane Water. A great spot for families, picnics, relaxing walks, and there’s playground equipment. Wanderlog+2Australia Chamber of Commerce+2

2. Gavenlock Oval

Address: 50 Adam Street, Narara, NSW 2250 Cylex Australia+2Mapcarta+2
What to Expect: Open grassy areas suitable for sports, play, and community activities. It’s a local oval so good for casual games and a relaxed outing. Aussie Fun Advisor+2Cylex Australia+2

3. Kibble Park

Address: Gosford CBD, Gosford, NSW Search and Stay+1
What to Expect: A central urban park. You’ll find gardens, seating, a fountain/plaza, and often community events or markets. A convenient green space for those in town. Search and Stay+1

4. Bouddi National Park

Address: Coastal region near Gosford, NSW; access via various points (e.g. Putty Beach, Tallow Beach) NSW National Parks
What to Expect: A more natural, rugged setting. Beaches, coastal walks with views, rainforest and heathland. Great for hiking, swimming, camping. NSW National Parks

5. Brisbane Water National Park

Address: About 12 km southwest of Gosford, NSW Wikipedia
What to Expect: Offers a range of bush trails, scenic lookouts, waterways and diverse flora & fauna. A good destination for day-hikes and being out in nature. Wikipedia

 

Here are some “hidden-gem” small parks, reserves & lookouts around Gosford, with addresses and what’s nice about them. 

Hidden Parks & Reserves Around Gosford

Park / Reserve Address / Location What Makes It Special
Rumbalara Reserve Dolly Avenue, Gosford NSW 2250 (also accessed via Henry Wheeler Place, Donnison Street, etc.) Australia Chamber of Commerce+3Central Coast Free Family Activities+3Central Coast Council+3 A bushland reserve just east of Gosford CBD. Has walking tracks of varying difficulty, lookouts with views over the water, picnic areas (Yaruga, Nurrunga), free electric BBQs, toilets. Bushwalk+2Central Coast Council+2
Waterview Park 64 Donnison St W, Gosford NSW 2250 Australia Chamber of Commerce+1 A nature reserve / green space with scenic vistas. Includes Presidents Hill Lookout. Nice for short walks, views, and being close to town without feeling like you are. Mapcarta+2Australia Chamber of Commerce+2
Leagues Club Park (Gosford) Access via Dane Drive or Vaughan Avenue, Gosford NSW (on the waterfront) Newy with Kids+2NSW Government+2 Very family-friendly. Has innovative playgrounds (“play pods”), a tidal terrace (water/sand play depending on tide), picnic/BBQ facilities. Great spot especially with kids. Quiet in many spaces, well designed. Newy with Kids+1
Presidents Hill Lookout Within Waterview Park, Gosford — near Donnison Street West, in West Gosford. Mapcarta+2Mapcarta+2 Great lookout spot. Visible views over Gosford, good place for sunrise/sunset, relatively easy access. Feels hidden because it’s tucked up in a reserve rather than right on major roads. Mapcarta+1


And now last but not least a list some of the smaller “pocket parks” (e.g. playgrounds, little reserves in suburbs) around Gosford — might be good if you like exploring quietly.

Pocket Parks & Local Reserves in Gosford Area

Name Address / Suburb What’s Nice / Special Features
East Gosford Community Reserve 79 Wells St, East Gosford NSW 2250 Cylex Australia A small local green space in East Gosford. Good for a quick outdoors break, close to homes. Cylex Australia
Caroline Bay Reserve Dog Off-Leash Exercise Area George St, East Gosford NSW 2250 DogPack App+1 Great if you’ve got a dog — off-leash space, nice water views, open field. DogPack App+1
Sunshine Reserve, Chittaway Point Chittaway Point, NSW (Sunshine Reserve) Infobel A smaller reserve in Chittaway Point; local playground / open green space. Good for families in the area. Infobel
Kincumba Mountain Regional Reserve Between Green Point, Kincumber, Picketts Valley, Erina; approx 10 km SE of Gosford CBD Central Coast Council Larger bushland reserve, but has many access points. For those who like nature, birdlife, walking in bushland without going far. Seen as one of the big natural open spaces in the area. Central Coast Council
Rumbalara Reserve East of Gosford CBD; access via Dolly Ave / Springfield etc. Bushwalk Not tiny, but feels local. Walk tracks, picnic areas, lookouts, quiet despite being close to town. Bushwalk