Bernie Mullane Reserve

Bernie Mullane Reserve in Kellyville has a unique feature that you won't find at many other playgrounds: a musical play walk. Scattered throughout the playground and adjacent paths are outdoor musical instruments — xylophones, drums, bongo sets, chimes, and percussion panels — that kids can play as they move through the space. It turns the whole playground into a kind of musical journey, and it's genuinely engaging for children of all ages. Toddlers bang away happily on drums while older kids try to work out actual tunes on the xylophones.

Beyond the musical elements, the playground has standard equipment done well — climbing structures, swings, slides, and a sand area. The surrounding Bernie Mullane Sports Complex is a major community facility with ovals, courts, and walking tracks. The playground benefits from this broader infrastructure with excellent toilets, a car park, and maintained grounds.

The Hills District community is family-heavy, and this playground shows it — weekends are busy with families, birthday parties, and groups. There's plenty of space, so it never feels overcrowded. BBQ facilities and covered picnic shelters can be booked for parties. The grounds are flat and accessible throughout.

Kellyville is in Sydney's expanding north-west corridor. Kellyville Metro station is about a 10-minute drive. The surrounding area has shopping centres and food options within a short drive. For daily food needs, the sports complex has a kiosk that operates during busy times. This is a solid community playground elevated by the musical play walk — it adds a sensory and creative dimension that most playgrounds miss entirely.