Kingsford Smith Park
A lovely park at Ballina near Byron Bay with a 4.6 rating across 37 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Kingsford Smith Park sits on Kingsford Smith Drive in Ballina, on the beautiful NSW Northern Rivers coast near Byron Bay, by the river. A 4.6 rating from 37 reviews marks it as a much-loved green space.
The appeal is a lovely waterside setting for a day out — a park with green space and lovely water views, a genuine favourite for a walk, a picnic, a play or simply relaxing by the water in the handy Ballina area. It's a lovely, free outing.
Parks and foreshores have changing facilities, tides 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.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- FridayToday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 73
- Popularity
- 48
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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