Fancote Park

This is one of the hidden gems in the SE corridor. It’s away from the crowds and a park for locals. It also has an old school fort.
The fort is made of brick and stone and perfect for all sorts of imagined dragon slaying, quests, adventures and any other manner of childhood imaginations. There is also a nearby playground. A little further along closer to the street two sets of outdoor gym under a grove of tall eucalypts.
There is also a sheltered BBQ on site for use and a nearby creek. Perfect location on a spring day for a picnic and play. I would also check the area for used syringes and glass beforehand as there is a sharps disposal unit installed at the fort. I wouldn’t let this put you off as the area is well looked after by the local council.

Out in this neck of the woods for work and I came across this lovely park o have a spot of lunch.
Set on a quiet road just behind the shopping centre opposite the train station the park has wide open spaces for ball games if you have small children. There is a main play ground area with equipment suitable for young kids with some exercise type of things for the fitness minded.
Plenty of seats and the odd table spread out around the park to sit and have a spot of lunch or just enjoy the serenity.
Glorious gum trees are spotted through out the park providing nice shaded areas for picnics.
Towards the back of the park there is a walking path to explore the stip of bushland which weaves it’s way around the parks edge.
The large stone fortress in the centre provides the perfect place for adventures to be played out.
Topped off with a BBQ undercover.