Ferngrove Public Reserve
4 Elkhorn Parade, Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
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A lovely public reserve at Ballina near Byron Bay with a 4.9 rating across 7 reviews.
Practical details
Why it's worth checking out
Ferngrove Public Reserve sits on Elkhorn Parade in Ballina, on the beautiful NSW Northern Rivers coast near Byron Bay. A near-perfect 4.9 rating from 7 reviews reflects its standing as a much-loved spot.
The appeal is lovely green space and nature — a reserve with green surrounds, a genuine favourite for a walk, a picnic, a play or simply relaxing outdoors in the handy Ballina area. Its location makes it an easy and pleasant addition to a day out.
Reserves have changing facilities and seasonal conditions, so check current details if you're planning around something specific. Otherwise it's a free, family-friendly spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring sun protection, water and comfortable shoes.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.9 from 7 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 65
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 27
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 0
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
- Few reviews available — score reflects limited evidence.
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