Children Playground – Missingham Park

If you’re heading down Kingsford Smith Drive anyway, it’s worth pulling over here — the park sits right near the beach, so you can easily make a day of it. The paved paths make it one of the more accessible spots along this stretch of the coast, which locals definitely appreciate. There’s a skatepark nearby if you’ve got older kids who’ll ditch the playground the second they spot it, and the walking paths are decent for stretching your legs while the little ones burn off energy. It’s a solid stop for families passing through Ballina or staying close to the water.