Call a friend, pack some snacks and get outside! Walking with a pram is a great way to enjoy some fresh air, catch up with friends and explore somewhere new with the kids.
Here are 16 pram-friendly walks around Ryde and Sydney, ranging from short local loops to longer waterfront adventures.
Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway, Rhodes
Start: Brays Bay Reserve, Rhodes
Distance: Approximately 1.6km return
This peaceful and historically significant walkway stretches approximately 800 metres between Brays Bay Reserve and Concord Hospital.
The path is flat, paved and easy to navigate with a pram or young children. Along the way, interpretive signs and memorials share the story of the Kokoda campaign and honour those who served.
Enter through the Memorial Rose Garden at Brays Bay Reserve and stop at the Kokoda Café for a coffee or something to eat. Check current café opening hours before visiting.
Parramatta River Foreshore
Start: Lennox Bridge, Church Street, Parramatta
Distance: Approximately 1.6km return
Enjoy a short and scenic walk along the Parramatta River using the paved pathways on either side.
Although it runs through the busy centre of Parramatta, the foreshore itself feels surprisingly peaceful. You’ll find river views, plenty of places to stop and easy access to cafés, restaurants and other attractions in the Parramatta CBD.
Paid parking is available in the city centre, including near Church and Phillip streets, but make sure you check current parking restrictions before setting off.
Ryde Riverwalk – Putney to Meadowbank
Start: Kissing Point Park, Putney
Distance: Approximately 2.8km return
The complete Ryde Riverwalk stretches approximately 12km from bridge to bridge, passing bays, parks, playgrounds, bushland, mangroves, historic sites and places of Aboriginal significance.
For an easy family-friendly section, walk from Kissing Point Park in Putney to Anderson Park in Ryde. The mostly flat waterfront path is approximately 1.4km each way and offers beautiful river and city skyline views.
There are playgrounds, toilets, picnic tables and grassy areas at both ends, making it easy to stop for a play or snack before heading back.
Rhodes Foreshore Walk
Start: Near Lewis Avenue, Rhodes
Distance: Flexible – from approximately 1km to 5km or more
This wide, flat waterfront path is ideal for prams, scooters and little bike riders.
You can park at Rhodes Waterside, Rhodes Central or in the surrounding streets, then follow the path along the Parramatta River. There are grassy areas, water stations, cafés and a fenced playground along the way.
Continue along the Rhodes foreshore towards Meadowbank or cross Bennelong Bridge into Wentworth Point, where you’ll find Marina Square and more places to stop for coffee or lunch.
Parramatta Park
Start: Near the George Street Gatehouse
Distance: Approximately 3.2km loop
Covering 85 hectares, Parramatta Park features picnic areas, playgrounds, cafés, historic buildings and plenty of open space.
Its easy paved loop is suitable for prams and passes landmarks including Old Government House, the Dairy and Rangers Cottages, the Boer War Memorial, The Crescent and the Parramatta River.
There are several places to stop for coffee, food or a play, making this a great option when you want the walk to be part of a longer family outing.
Pioneer Park, Marsfield
Start: Anywhere around the loop
Distance: Flexible – complete as many laps as you like
Pioneer Park has a mostly flat walking track surrounding its sportsfields, with just one gentle hill.
Mature trees provide shade over much of the route, making it a good choice on warmer days. The park also has toilets, an older but functional playground, outdoor fitness equipment, barbecues and seating.
Vehicle access is via the driveway off Herring Road when travelling towards Epping Road. Keep left and follow the driveway to the parking area. Alternatively, enter from Plunkett Street and park in the surrounding streets.
Shrimptons Creek, North Ryde
Start: Santa Rosa Park, Ryde
Distance: Approximately 4km return
This mostly flat shared pedestrian and cycle path follows Shrimptons Creek between Quarry Road and Waterloo Road.
The route passes several parks and playgrounds, making it easy to break up the walk with young children. You can stop at Elouera Reserve for a play or continue towards Macquarie Centre for toilets, food and coffee.
Street parking is available around the surrounding neighbourhoods. Macquarie Centre also offers parking, although current time limits and charges should be checked before visiting.
Sydney Olympic Park
Start: Bicentennial Park, off Bicentennial Drive
Distance: Approximately 5.5km loop
Sydney Olympic Park has around 35km of walking and cycling paths, so there are plenty of routes to choose from.
A family favourite is the loop around Lake Belvedere in Bicentennial Park. It includes paved paths and winding timber boardwalks through mangroves and wetlands, with playgrounds, picnic areas, toilets and water stations along the way.
The area is generally very pram-friendly, although the timber boardwalk can occasionally become slippery after wet weather.
The Bay Run
Start: Henley Marine Drive, Drummoyne, or anywhere around the loop
Distance: Approximately 7km loop
The Bay Run circles Iron Cove through Drummoyne, Five Dock, Haberfield, Lilyfield and Rozelle, with water views for almost the entire route.
It is mostly flat and very popular with walkers, runners, cyclists and pram pushers. Much of the route has designated pedestrian and cycle sections, although some areas remain shared and can become congested.
There are playgrounds, parks, water stations and cafés along the way. Weekday mornings are generally the best time to visit if you want to avoid the busiest periods.
Santa Rosa Park Shared Pathway, Ryde
Start: Bridge Road or Quarry Road, Ryde
Distance: Approximately 1km loop
Santa Rosa Park stretches between Bridge Road and Quarry Road and forms part of the Shrimptons Creek parklands.
A paved path circles the sportsfields, with benches available if you need to stop and feed a baby or give little legs a rest. There are accessible toilets at the Quarry Road end, along with a water station and dog bowl.
The park’s new fenced district playground was completed in July 2024. It includes play equipment, accessible paths, additional seating, a picnic shelter and landscaped areas. There is also a smaller fenced playground near Quarry Road.
Parking is available near the Bridge Road and Quarry Road entrances.
Cooks to Cove GreenWay
Start: Lilyfield Road Bridge at the Bay Run, Leichhardt
Distance: Approximately 6km one way
The completed Cooks to Cove GreenWay provides a scenic walking and cycling connection from the Bay Run at Lilyfield towards the Cooks River.
The route includes new tunnels, underpasses, improved road crossings and off-road shared paths. You can walk the full 6km to Ewen Park in Hurlstone Park or simply complete a shorter section and turn back when you’re ready.
Most of the route is easy to navigate with a pram, although it is shared with bike riders and includes a few on-street sections towards the southern end.
Lilyfield Road Bridge is approximately a five-minute walk from Leichhardt North light rail station.
Further Afield
Glebe Foreshore Walk
Start: Bicentennial Park, Chapman Road, Glebe
Distance: Approximately 4km return
The Glebe Foreshore Walk follows Rozelle Bay and Blackwattle Bay, offering beautiful water and city views.
The mostly flat route passes parks, playgrounds, toilets, picnic areas and cafés. You can continue towards the new Sydney Fish Market, which opened at Blackwattle Bay in January 2026, and stop for lunch before walking back.
The new market can become extremely busy, particularly on weekends, so public transport or a weekday visit may be easier than trying to find nearby parking.
Manly to Shelly Beach
Start: Manly Surf Life Saving Club
Distance: Approximately 1.5km return
Officially known as the Cabbage Tree Bay Coastal Walk, this short waterfront path between Manly and Shelly Beach is one of Sydney’s most scenic pram-friendly walks.
Along the way, you’ll pass sculptures and displays highlighting the area’s marine life, history and environment.
It is extremely popular on sunny weekends, so visit early or on a weekday if you can. Finish with a coffee, something to eat or a play on the sand at Shelly Beach.
Centennial Park
Start: Grand Drive, Centennial Park
Distance: Approximately 3.6km loop
This wide, mostly flat loop is a Sydney favourite and a great place to walk with another pram alongside you.
The route offers beautiful scenery, plenty of people-watching and access to toilets, water stations, cafés, picnic areas and playgrounds.
There are several parking areas and entry points around the park, so you can easily shorten the walk if needed.
Barangaroo Foreshore Walk
Start: Towns Place, Barangaroo
Distance: Approximately 4km return
Barangaroo Reserve is a beautifully landscaped six-hectare waterfront park with native gardens and spectacular views across Sydney Harbour.
The wide pathways are excellent for prams, although the reserve is multi-level and includes some slopes. Lifts and accessible routes are available if you want to avoid the stairs.
Continue along the waterfront towards Barangaroo and Walsh Bay, where you’ll find cafés, restaurants and plenty of places to stop and enjoy the view.
Narrabeen Lagoon
Start: Jamieson Park, Berry Reserve, Middle Creek Reserve or Bilarong Reserve
Distance: Approximately 8.4km loop
This beautiful circuit around Narrabeen Lagoon passes bushland, waterways and picnic areas, with plenty of opportunities to spot local birdlife.
You’ll find toilets, playgrounds, cafés and places to stop around the loop. The trail is shared with cyclists, so keep left and stay alert, particularly on busy weekends.
Most of the route is suitable for prams, although the full 8.4km loop is a longer outing. You can easily walk a smaller section and return the same way.
If you want to make a day of it, pack the swimmers and visit nearby North Narrabeen Beach afterwards.
