Windsor Reserve

This really is a special little spot, nestled right in the heart of Devonport Township. It’s very popular with the Devonport Yummy Mummies set and their pint size charges. Right on the waters edge, there’s plenty of wooden benches around the perimeter of the park to have a seat and watch the boats come and go on the water, even feed the seagulls if you were so inclined.
There’s a decent playground, to keep the kids entertained and on hot summer days the little bay/​inlet of water towards the back of the reserve is the perfect space to take the littlies for a swim as its noticeably calm and gentle out there.

Great park on the waterfront ideal for picnics or throwing a rugby ball. There’s a playground for the kiddies and heaps of space to run around. On weekends its usually filled with couples and families eating fish and chips or strolling around by the water, pretty nice spot. This is where Devonport’s annual Food and Wine Festival has always been held — when the quiet park transforms into tent city for foodies and wine-​drinkers alike with a stage for live music. We used to come down every year even when we were kids as there was so much to do and look at. The festival has chilled out in recent years I think due to increased prices and possibly a larger police presence to keep an eye on any drunkards but anyway the point is Windsor Reserve is a great venue! They have Carols by Candlelight at Christmastime and all sorts of other family picnic concerts throughout the year. I also recently came across a ‘Families in Parks’ summer fun programme on Tuesdays mornings where they bring lots of little bikes and toys down for toddlers — perfect if you’re looking for something fun and free to do with little kids.