There are a number of parks and open spaces around Ballina, Lennox Head and Alstonville to take the kids for a play. Here are some of the main ones to visit.

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World Heritage-listed Wollumbin National Park, formerly known as Mount Warning National Park, is a great place for a picnic or a short walk. Image: @Farmstay_mt_warning (instagram)

With rolling green hills as far as the eye can see, Summerland Farm is the perfect location for a picnic!