Yass blends riverside parks, heritage places, schools and sport—great for calm, meaningful community participation and short, structured outings:

• Riverbank Park (Comur St) — the town’s riverside centerpiece with fitness stations, murals, adventure play and a loop path beside the Yass River. yassvalley.nsw.gov.auYass Valley

• Banjo Paterson Park — a central green space behind the Library and Memorial Hall, renamed in 1948 to honour the poet’s local connections. yassvalley.nsw.gov.auYass Valley

• Cooma Cottage (National Trust) — explorer Hamilton Hume’s historic home on Yass Valley Way; check current opening hours before visiting. National TrustNSW Government

• Yass Valley Visitor Information Centre (Coronation Park) — friendly, seven-day hub for maps and local tips in the heart of town. yassvalley.nsw.gov.auvisitcanberra.com.au

• Walker Park Sporting Complex — multi-field venue with lighting, grandstand and amenities; home to touch, soccer and rugby league. yassvalley.nsw.gov.au

• Joe O’Connor Park (by Yass River) — sport courts, oval and a riverside area that welcomes self-contained caravans/RVs for short stays. yassvalley.nsw.gov.auYass Valley

• Yass Memorial Swimming Pool — 50-metre outdoor pool with picnic areas and kiosk, next to the skate park. yassvalley.nsw.gov.auYass Valley

• Local schools we often liaise with — Yass Public School, Berinba Public School, Mt Carmel School (K–6) and Yass High School. Yass Public SchoolBerinba Public SchoolMt Carmel School - Yass WebsiteYass High School

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1. Riverbank Park, Yass — Shared path, river views and adventure play at Riverbank Park in Yass. yassvalley.nsw.gov.au

2. Banjo Paterson Park — Green lawns and memorial features at Banjo Paterson Park behind the Library, Yass. yassvalley.nsw.gov.au

3. Cooma Cottage (National Trust), Yass — Historic homestead of Hamilton Hume on Yass Valley Way. National Trust

4. Yass Valley Visitor Information Centre — Visitor hub set within Coronation Park on the main street of Yass. yassvalley.nsw.gov.au

5. Walker Park Sporting Complex — Grandstand and playing fields at Walker Park, Yass Valley Council facility. yassvalley.nsw.gov.au

6. Joe O’Connor Park on the Yass River — Riverside oval and recreation area, with short-stay RV section. yassvalley.nsw.gov.au

7. Yass Memorial Swimming Pool — 50-metre outdoor pool and shaded lawns at the Yass Olympic Memorial Pool. yassvalley.nsw.gov.au

8. Yass schools collage — Entrances to Yass Public School, Berinba Public School, Mt Carmel School and Yass High School. Yass Public SchoolBerinba Public SchoolMt Carmel School - Yass WebsiteYass High School