Public pools & Water park in Australian Capital Territory

“Lyneham Wetlands Wetlands close to schools and Dickson. Lots of native wildlife and white galahs eating seeds from trees on the grass. Multiple bridges over water sections with the main long curving bridge over the widest part of the wetlands. •Bike land to the inner side •Playground near the edge of the wetlands where drain water streams in •Footpaths around wetlands •One lower footpath that leads down to the waters edge and ends in a circle. •Multiple bench seats in scenic locals facing water. •Small stone educational zone which has local rock artists collection on display with sign saying ‘not to take the rocks’ • educational sign , graffiti reported on 19.03.21 for removal.”

“Wonderful gardens with extensive collections of eucalyptus, banksias and other native plants. There are regular (free) guided walks. We went with Pam, a very knowledgeable and interesting botanist. In addition to the plants, there were birds and lizards. Without a car, it's a fairly long walk. The bus service is very poor. But the walk through the University is very attractive. Also a very good cafe.”

“Just lovely spot between the National Gallery and the lake with large modern sculptures spaced among the trees and lawns. Bliss on a sunny autumn day.”

“I absolutely love the Farmers Markets, with an abundance of delicious food from fresh fruit and veggies, cheeses, milk, pasta, chocolate, coffee, meat, deli and bakery items to hot food. It's a nice morning out and best of all, we are supporting locals and surrounding farmers.”

“A "must visit" for Christmas lights. It's also a great place for kids to have some fun on the rides as well.”

“This place is just awesome - good walks around and places to walk the (on lead) dog. A really great place to do family get togethers. Some of the BBQ spots have lake swimming as well which is terrific for a summertime cool off. The kids play equipment spots are pretty impressive (for a kid) too.”

“Lovely little park with a playground, outdoor celebrations, bbq area, picnic spots and lots of space to spread out. I even saw a wedding taking place by the sun dial! A great place for everyone, including dogs.”

“Weston park is always my goto place if I want to fully relieve myself to throw a line in the water, not for the purpose of catching anything but enjoying the calm nature nearby. Lots of facilities around and the kangaroos. You have two nurseries at the entrance on the peninsula and are great too.”

“Small place for young kids to run about. The birds were very friendly and my 2 and 5 year old had a blast. Would spend just over half an hour here unless you really like birds.”

“I go to this establishment twice a week for circuit training. Plenty of parking, great ammenities, large swimming areas,more than adequate gym equipment and a very good cafe with very polite staff. Well worth a visit for adults and children.”

“A gorgeous spot. There are plenty of barbecues, benches, playgrounds, and tables, with the play station cafe nearby for coffee and ice creams. Great things for the kids to climb on and around too. The walk right around the point is a favourite for cyclists and walkers too for good reason - plenty of beautiful little nooks to sit and enjoy the sun and shade and peer out at the lake.”

“Great spot to get wet and it's safe and easy to get to. Remember to slip slop slap.”

“A family favourite. We've come back here over and over again through the years. Lots of history and plenty of rocks and sisters for the kids to explore. The walk up to Booroomba Rocks is great, although it's 11km round trip from the campsite. You can cut it down to 2.5km if you drive to the car park. Very well with seeing the view. Pro tip: take the path to the right about 10m before the end of the trail marker. This will take you to Ed's Chair, which is a much more spectacular view.”

“It's a perfect spot to have a family day picnic and s swim out South Point or a bit of fishing on the rocks.”

“Well-trained, kind, enthusiastic instructors; always greeted by genuinely super friendly front desk staff & now no-fuss make-ups arranged too. Love Kings Calwell and so do my 3 kids!”

“Beautiful place for a swim. Clean and nice. The water temperature is good as well.”

“Had one the most amazing sunny and beautiful brunch. Food is good and delicious. The ambiance and spread of the homestead is beyond words. The whole place looks as if some one created from a painting. The lush green stretch, wonderful gardens , dreamy mountain line in background and the giant fairytale pumpkins - hard to pick which will blow your mind. If you have kids they will enjoy as well in the open green fields. This place is a must go .”

“Bowen Park is very nice spot to go, for a walk around the Lake or have a BBQ or Picnic lunch. The is a toilet block in the car park. Come and have a nice day in the Park. You for get your food, no problem go to the On Lake Cafe and get your meals there. We have a nice day and have a coffee at the new venue at the Bowen Park. Our friend has this Cafe. Please come and have a cuper and nice food.”

“What a beautiful little park! We were walking along the water’s edge heading for Kingston and accidentally came upon this park. It’s small, but really well designed and filled with a variety of plantings among galvanized steel fencing. It overlooks the water and has great views in all directions. There’s ample shaded seating and lots of different areas where you can just sit and relax and maybe enjoy some takeout from the nearby restaurants.”

“Very serene and great for morning walks during Autumn season. Loved it.”

“Lovely walk and great views of wildlife, captured these two young fellas in the treat stalking me.”

“Great museum (probably the best we visited in Canberra) to spend a few hours. There’s a variety of exhibits showcasing everything from dinosaur skeletons to cars to Australian history. The design of the space is also really interesting—the building is set up so you almost get sucked into an area and then find yourself wandering around before you exit into a different themed room with a completely different atmosphere. We combined this visit with a trip to the National Capital Exhibition and Commonwealth Park which was a short walk or Uber away, which was nice because we then got to view the roller coaster shaped National Museum building from a distance. It’s also worth mentioning that the small but really well maintained gardens outside this museum were stunning and very educational. Definitely spend some time exploring this green space. Overall, highly recommend and a must do when visiting Canberra!”

“The ridge is a beautiful place to walk your dog so close to the City Its tempting to want to take your dog off lead but don't as fleeing kangaroos run the risk of becoming road kill, the reserve is a relatively narrow nature strip flanked by busy Gungahlin Drive to the West and Dryandra St at its East. The Kangaroos are tame enough that you can get relatively close and there is an array of exotic Australian birds. Great views to the city and beyond and if you do walk your dog you might cross Fairfax St at the Southern end to the Inner North Dog Park for a puppy social and water top up.”

“My dog loves this park. I love the number of free “doggo waste bag” dispensers. Also a great place to play Pokémon go. I no longer play but when I did years ago it was the best location in Queanbeyan / better than most in Canberra”

“It’s worth a visit. Such a great place to go to. Definitely will be back soon, when it’s warmer.”

“Fantastic gym. The trainers are highly skilled and the small group classes provide individualised supervised training in a fun environment. The facilities are beautiful, it feels like a resort. Highly recommend Aequus to anyone needing to improve their health and well-being.”

“Beaumont Tiles Fyshwick were fantastic to deal with when we recently completed our bathroom/toilet upgrade. Ebony was very knowledgeable about Beaumont products and the different options that some of the vanities came with. I would have no hesitation recommending both Beaumont Tiles and their customer service member Ebony to any of my friends requiring bathroom products/tiles. Very happy customer here.”

“Actually, it's a nice clean lookout. A few of the lookouts in the ACT are very untidy, but this one (just over the border in NSW) was fantastic. Lovely view over Lake George. You can do a short drive down to the Lake George rest area (directly below the lookout) where there are also BBQ and toilet facilities.”

“Amazing spot to see the whole of Canberra, especially early in the morning to see sunrise in peace with the kangaroos. You can walk from the bottom or drive up to the car park at the top next to the café if you prefer. You can then take a moment to see an almost 360 degree view of Canberra and the surrounding suburbs from a unique perspective almost in the middle of the city.”