Fawcett Park — Attraction in Ballina

I do quite adore these foreshore parks, and this one is really no exception. Well, it probably isn't one of the best that I have seen, though since Ballina is actually on a river as opposed to the ocean, then this is more of a riverside park than a foreshore park. The other thing is that since it is behind the main street you really only get the back on the shops, though there are a couple of cafes and...

I enjoy coming to this place. Good for families. Shops close by. There is a Woolworths around the corner and short stroll to Main Shopping street and Jetty. There is free parking, BBQ in the park, Public Toilets and undercover sitting area for general public. Beautiful views of river water. Its a busy location sometimes. Your children will love this place as there are swings and slides with secured...

Fawcett Park sits beside the Richmond River at Ballina, parallel to River Street, the main thoroughfare the main shopping precinct, is great for a walk along the riverside, or a good lunch spot. Originally, through the late nineteenth century, this area hosted several wharves, bringing vital supplies and passengers to the expanding...