Pick up some lunch at one of our cafes and pack a picnic for an afternoon at Lake Keepit, about 25 minutes drive from Gunnedah.

Lake Keepit is nearly the size of Sydney Harbour and is the home of a huge range of activities, from sailing to cycling.

Apart from the beautiful lake itself which is suitable for swimming and fishing, there is a fenced kids’ mini-water park, a skate park and BMX track. Lake Keepit Holiday Park offers accommodation and camping areas for those who would like to stay for more than a day.

Lake Keepit offers the perfect outdoor time for any family.

Find out more about Lake Keepit here.

Why not see a movie while you are here? The cinema is located in Chandos Street at the Gunnedah Cultural Precinct and offers modern comfort with good old-fashioned country hospitality. Treat yourself to a choc-top or some popcorn at the kiosk and relax!

Visit the www.thecivic.com.au for all the latest movie times.

The Gunnedah Memorial Pool Complex is a state-of-the-art facility located in the middle of town amid a beautiful setting of trees and lawns.

The complex was originally established in the mid-1950s as a war memorial largely funded by community donations and voluntary labour. Major upgrades in 2018 have made this an even better facility for families, and kept the large war memorial located at the entrance to the pavilion to continue to pay tribute to those who served.

The complex features:

• an eight-lane, 50m outdoor swimming pool
• 25m indoor heated pool complex
• kids water playground area
• kids dry playground area
• new pavilion and amenities
• kiosk/cafe facilities
• seating and shaded areas
• Large open irrigated grassland areas.

The Gunnedah Memorial Pool is a perfect place to spend time with the family during the heat of summer.
Find out more about the complex’s opening hours and admission fees here.

Gunnedah is home to a range of parks, some secluded in quiet suburban streets, others close to the main street. Take time to enjoy Gunnedah's country setting while the kids burn off extra energy and explore the parklands and playgrounds on offer.

Facilities vary from playground to playground, however all provide opportunities for structured and unstructured play and may include barbecues, sheltered picnic tables, exercise equipment, Skate Park, netball and basketball hoops, play equipment and well maintained lawns and shade trees.

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Livvi's Place Inclusive Playground

A favourite with children of all ages and abilities is Livvi’s Place, located in the middle of town in Conadilly Street. Livvi’s Place is an inclusive playground designed with accessibility in mind, and includes a flying fox, a koala tree house, sensory garden, soft fall, accessible seating, pathways and barbecue spaces, musical equipment, a water-based sandpit, wheelchair-friendly trampolines and grassed areas.

The koala totem is a recognised totem in Aboriginal culture, and the park's feature greets visitors in seven languages, including the native Kamilaroi (Aboriginal) language in respect to the area's traditional custodians.

There is ample parking, public toilets, bike racks and easy access to dining and shopping within close vicinity of the playground.

Wolseley Park

On the other side of Gunnedah’s centrally located Wolseley Park, there is another great spot for families, with play equipment, a barbecue area and picnic table. Wolseley Park is an area where children can take advantage of the open space of the sporting fields.

Anzac Park

For a different experience, the lovely Anzac Park in South Street, Gunnedah, is a quiet place to spend a morning under the gum trees, alongside the bronze statue of Dorothea Mackellar on her horse. This park, alongside the Gunnedah Memorial Pool, has winding paths and an insight into the Shire’s past. It is also close to the Water Tower Museum and the Mackellar Centre.

Lions Park

Lions Park on Anzac Parade is a popular place for children’s parties, with pretty gardens, a fence playground area, barbecue and picnic table facilities.

Stock Road Play Equipment

Along Stock Road, you wander along walkways lined with landscaped garden and dotted with exercise equipment to make this either a full workout, or just a lazy stroll through the streets of Gunnedah.

Gunnedah Skate Park

Gunnedah has a skate park located on the corner of View Street and Wandobah Road. The skate park includes skate facilities, drinking fountain, and an undercover area with tables and shade.

There are many other parks in the Shire, including play equipment at Athol Gallen Park in Walter Rodd Street, John Dodd Park in Tallowwood Drive, Kitchener Park in Conadilly Street, McAndrew Park on Wandobah Road, McDonagh Park in Baker Street, Mornington Playground in Hunter Street, Ron Pople Park at Linden Place and Rotary Park in Gallen Avenue.

Athol Gallen Park
Walter Rodd Street

John Dodd Park
Tallowwood Drive

Kitchener Park
Conadilly Street

McAndrew Park
Wandobah Road

McDonagh Park
Baker Street

Mornington Playground
Hunter Street

Ron Pople Park
Linden Place

Rotary Park
Gallen Avenue