The playground is lovely, there are toilets, my son walks there from school for pickup and we rented the hall for birthday parties which was amazing too
Playground
There are baby swings and baby playground as well as big kid swings and more playground. Afterschool play daily!
Restrooms
Public toilets are available and in decent condition.
Dog-friendliness
We bring our dog for school pick up and a play. There are bins provided in case you end up with some rubbish (or collect some like we do if there is some loose)
Picnic area
The hall has bbqs and there is planty of grass area to set up a picnic or a kids party

Great Park, also known as Pelikan Park, located on the edge of Westernport Bay and adjacent to Hastings Pier. The park has lots of large, spreading fig trees with lots of shade and some with park benches and tables under them. Several shelters with tables and BBQs, playground, Public Toilets, exercise equipment on the perimeter walk, extensive lawns for games and great views of the Northern part of Westernport Bay. Lots of Takeaways to grab a bite to eat in the shade are a short distance away, like we did, great fish and chips.

Great spot for family and friends. Some events happen at the reserve. But always a great spot for a nice picnic.
Playground
Nice spot to bring your kids and pets for a nice picnic or evening walk
Restrooms
Public restrooms are walkable and accessible.
Dog-friendliness
Pets would love this park, lot of area to run around. Might need to be leashed at busy times.

Really nice place to sit down, and have a BBQ while kids are playing on the playground and the older ones are playing soccer, footy or cricket. 3 tables and chairs near the BBQ. Also toilets nearby. Shops are just up the main road if you want takeaway
Playground
Large playground facilities, old but the kids love it
Restrooms
Nice and clean, and not too far away

Love heading down here with the kiddies. Plenty for them to do and see and I think the right amount of challenge for most kids. If anyone else is involved with the rock finding/hiding, great place to hunt for some or add your own. There are public toilets here that are usually maintained alright too which is really handy with young ones.

Beautiful park on Western Port. I came down here a couple of times to do the fabulous Parkrun here in Fred Smith Reserve. It really is a treat and Council does a great job of maintaining it. After Parkrun I grabbed breakfast at the cafe at the southern end of the park. Well worth a visit and a walk around.

Open-air, free-to-us exercise equipment, and a great dog walking track. This park is perfect for a dog walk along the Hastings coastline. It also had gym equipment set up at regular intervals for anyone wishing to design their own exercise routine in the surrounds of wetland birdlife and mangroves.

A great park to enjoy, however It is a shame that too many dog owners let their dogs run off leash in the areas where signs clearly state that dogs MUST be on leads. My small kids do not feel safe here after a couple of bad experiences with off leash dogs knocking them over etc. Not cool!

I don't visit it area very often, however the foreshore area in Hastings is well worth the trip. It's ideal for family or outdoor gatherings of friends as there's plenty of room, play areas for the kids (or young at heart), barbecues and a huge grassed area overlooking the sea.

A great place for kids of all ages.
Playground
Although old, the playground is in good condition with plenty to keep kids of all ages entertained.
Picnic area
Could do with more undercover seating as the birds tend to do their business on the benches and tables.

Not a bad spot to take a "nature" break, making use of the clean public facilities. Well grassed, with ample shade, this park is fine for kids - but being flose ton the foreshore keep an eye on them. Adequate parking and a refreshment shop are features.

This was a pretty good playground! It has an awesome almost full size tinny boat replica that rocks and an interesting audible section. A varied range of play equipment and a darn good view. Good lot of picnic tables so you can eat while they play.

This place is more known as pelican park and I come here regularly and use the table tennis table thats down there. Its a great spot but maybe they could move it away from the path, the dog's always check out the ball. its a bit funny. …

A scenic walk along the Hastings foreshore to share with your dog. Stop for a coffee or a stroll on the jetty. You can view Mangrove, said to be the most southerly stands in the world and the salt marshes are classified by the National Trust

Big reserve with lots of running space for the children & your pets , but make sure you carry doggie poop bags with you as people frown on you if you don't clean it up and if the ranger is within eyyesight you will get an on the spot fine .

Great track for walks, runs, bike riding and walking your dog, track os leashed area whilst tge grassed areas are leash free. Every Saturday morning at 8am is Hadtings Foreshore parkrun with some of the friendliest people you'll meet.

Lovely place too sit and have lunch or just to pass some time. Take ur dog 4 a nice walk as there is a walking track and a leash free area down the back of the park...
Dog-friendliness
Great place to hang out with ya pups.

Kids play ground is a little sparse and definitely needs more equipment like a Flying Fox, more equipment would mean more fun for the kids, my Granddaughter loves going here, especially playing with her Scooter on the Skate park.

It's a fine enough park. Plenty of space, nice tree cover, a good playground and picnic facilities with a big leash free dog area. The public toilets are trash though. Good for a gentle stroll along the waterfront

Great for a walk in the afternoon during spring or summer. We saw some people fishing there. It was a nice atmosphere and there is enough parking nearby. A public park is also close by for kids to play.

stopped in for a walk on the Hastings Pier and a coffee at Pelican Societe. Kids 14,12,10 had a ball with the tide low and the mangroves exposed. little hermit crabs running around as a distraction.

A great area for walking along the foreshore with the furby and kids playground great facilities with a fantastic Cafe & Recreation Centre also Visitors Tourism Information Centre on the peir

Great spot for going for a walk, taking the kids for a play or taking the dog for a run around. We've been going here for years and would recommend! Always well kept too which is a plus.

Great location for concert. The whole event was well organised , concert organisers made announcements throughout the event between bands, to keep everyone up to date..well done

Great open space for kids to run around and enjoy the freedom. Well kept. Beautifully clean. Good playground. Good toilets and easy parking. Beautiful big trees too.Thank you

Always loved hastings foreshore. Massive, right next to pelican park. It has a playground as well public toilets. Massive foreshore with awesome views of the ocean.

Family friendly place. Decent playground for kids. There's an indoors swimming pool next to the playground. The museum is just round the corner across the road.

Wonderful park for kids - A magical place to make memories . Added bonus of skate park for older kids. Plenty of space to run , have BBQs relax and breathe.

Playground with accessible play for toddlers and older children. Toilets, BBQs, tables and chairs. Many trees to sit under. Lovely bike or walking track.

Plenty of playground amusements for the the little ones Lots of open spaces for ball games etc. Disappointing that the toilets were locked on a Saturday.

Great for picnic Ideal for Littles to run Round safely Facilities kept clean and in good working order Toilets a little walk Way though Good parking

Great leash free area....But only one bin to dispose of dog droppings, and no bags supplied hence there's dog poo everywhere …

Safe and family friendly walking track/park with plenty of amenities. Be careful of the swampy smell in summer at the far side of the large track.

Great place for kids and adults too. Parkrun is nearby on Saturday mornings. It's a nice walk around the parkland or just sit and contemplate.

Very nice foreshore reserve with free table tennis, bbq's and picnic area. The playground is quite good but could probably do with an update.

Had a lovely lunch, service great. Sat outside a bit cool but the lovely young lady offered me a rug for my lap Third time I have been there

Good kids playground and skate park Walking paths around park get flooded after rain and council don’t cut grass as often as they should

My dog loves it nice dog people always have time for a chat all the kids down there enjoy the play area and skateboard Park great views

Great area for walk with or without dogs,it also has a lead free area for dogs. Easy walks with 3 different lengths of walking tracks

Great place for the whole family. Big playground for the kids, picnic tables, electric BBQs, public toilets and plenty of parking.

Beautiful place lovely large trees, however there is a large factory in the distance that you can see with fire burning the fumes.

Dog friendly Park. Playground for the kids. Small war memorial. Foreshore views. Large aquatic centre. Enjoyed wandering around.

Really nice spot, huge open area, lots of trees for shade and a good size playground for the kids, glad we stumbled across it!!!

Lovely place for a walk in the park and on tbe jetty. A few memorials dedicated to our fallen men and information about them.

Great spot for the kids to play with a well built and equiped playground. Plent of open space to kick the footy and have fun.

Good place to go for a walk and take the kids for the playground. The only issue is after rain the pathways can get flooded.

Grandkids will enjoy this clean amd safe playground. And somewhere for the Grandparents to sit a watch over them from afar.

Really nice sitting on the foreshore. Watching the pelicans come in. Just sitting there or walking around the facility. .

Foreshore park, didn't seem to have a lot of equipment or shade. Just sort of passing through so I might have missed it.

Great park has BBQ off road parking old shade trees a board sign telling you the history of the area railine as well.

This is a great place to walk the dog, leash off. The dogs love the freedom and enjoy socialising with other dogs.

A lovely open area of many hectares. Great place to walk your dog off leash. Remember to pick up after your dog.

Was working a clean up rubbish event,,,was really good to contribute some help,,whilst enjoying lunch after

Plesent place to have a family picinic. Made even better by the Plesent music coming from across the street

Tiny park for tiny kids . In my young days I climbed trees, now kids have this fancy structures. …

Decent little park for toddlers and kids. Also, right next door to swimming baths and a good coffee.

Westernport Festival march through Hastings finished here. Long live the curlew and Westernport Bay.

fresh air ,nice people, unfortunately lots of very large puddles on the paths. quite slippery! .

Nice place for parents to take their kids there... Lots of challenges for them to get in action

Nice walk park to take my dog for a run in the off leash section. Bit soggy this time of year.

Good looking park. I visited at night and there was still plenty of friendly people around

Beautiful and peaceful. Great park to walk with your dog, plenty of parklands and trails.

I walk my dog here most days. Very popular place but best avoided if you don't like dogs

Multiple walking tracks leash free area for the four legged walker great view of the bay

Great community centre including the park..pool..and food centre...all by waters edge.

Great place to have a game of table tennis. Need to bring your own paddles and balls.

We take our 2 yo grandson here and he loves it. Lots of variety of things to play on.

Walking my Puppy Faith is a big adventure and she has to get her pats from the locals

Beautiful place to come with the dogs for a walk. I do the rspca walk here every year

Was interesting to find a vast mangrove population. This should really be preserved!

Beautiful and peaceful place for a coffee in the sun and to watch the world go by

Good playground with good mixture of apparatus. Close to swimming pool & harbour.

Great walk with the dogs on a chilly winter day. Well maintained paths and park.

Beautiful walk through the wetlands. Love seeing all the little mud crabs …

Great outdoor facility park for kids and adolescents. Clean seating and b b q s

Nice walking track to take the dog out. Also looked good for prams and bikes

Great place to take the dog for a walk. So much space for them to run around

Nice place for a family picnic, bbq, kids play ground and teens skatepark.

It is a good place for children. Also for a starting point for walk …

Great little play area for the kids and has a wheelchair friendly swing.

Park right on the water. Close to shops. Plenty of parking. A nice area.

When open a fantastic park for children all ages& skate board bike park

Great spot on the foreshore very family oriented, could do with tables

Open areas, friendly people, clean and a great way to exercise the dog

Great place for the kids to run feral and to bring your 4 legged kids

My 3 year old grandson loves the play equipment especially the boat

Lovely place for walking the dogs. Don't forget to visit the cafe!

Great place with a skate park, kids playground and BBQ facilities!

great safe park with lots of play play equipment to suit all ages

Great peaceful location in Hastings nice food at Pelican Society!

Enjoyed the visit, pleasant walk along the pier. Great outlook.

Prepare for some descent foot wear, boggy marsh in some places.

Great place for a walk with kids and dog. Partially leash-free

Thanks for Parkrun close by. Ended up with a stone in my shoe.

Great for exercising dogs. Beautiful park overlooking the bay.

Great place. Just wish people would pick up after their dogs.

Great location, lots of open grass with dog leash free area.

Great spot to go for walk and grab a coffee in the morning!

Nice place for a walk. Sunny, warm day when we were there.

Huge place, calming. Great for the kids and for the dogs