Pop Denison Park

Pop Denison Park sits on Compton Drive at East Ballina, on the Northern Rivers coast near Byron Bay. A much-loved local park, it's a lovely green space — combining grassy lawns, picnic and barbecue areas, a playground and a foreshore setting with lovely surrounds, the kind of relaxed, family-friendly park that's a genuine local favourite.

The appeal is that combination of open green space and great family amenity: room to walk, picnic and relax, a playground for the kids, barbecue facilities and a lovely coastal-and-riverside setting near Ballina. It's a beloved spot for a family day out, a picnic, a barbecue or a relaxed time outdoors on the Northern Rivers coast.

With a 4.6 rating from more than 300 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved spot. The park is free and open, but facilities and any events vary, so it's worth taking sun protection on a warm day and checking the surrounds before a special trip — though for a picnic, a play or some time outdoors, you can generally just turn up and enjoy Pop Denison Park at East Ballina.