Kids can find their community too at Forest Reach!
When it feels like a big step to move you and your family to a new home, it’s nice to know that a welcoming community awaits. That’s what you can expect to find at Forest Reach, just 18kms from Wollongong.
One of the most natural ways to forge those community connections is through kids' activities. There’s so much on offer within a short drive of Forest Reach. Thriving community is found everywhere, whether you join sports or creative clubs, or spend time outdoors where kids love to play.
Here we share the places close to Forest Reach where communities meet around kids and families enjoying their time together. 
It all starts with great schools
Covering a wide catchment area, Dapto Public School and Dapto High School are big schools which attract a diverse student base and support a varied and comprehensive education program.
Dapto High is known for a sport program which has bred some famous NRL faces over the years, including former St George Illawarra Dragon, Dean Young. Most recently, alumni Corey Tutt, who won Young NSW Australian of the Year in 2020, credited Dapto High as fostering his interest in agriculture, science, and history.
If your kids throw, hit, or kick a ball, they’ll be spoilt for choice
Saturday mornings are always an early start as families congregate on sports fields right across Dapto.
There are countless popular clubs, which include the Dapto Phoenix Football Club*, Dapto Junior Rugby League Football Club*, Dapto Cricket Club*, and Dapto Netball*.
The Dapto Swim Club* is a favourite during the beautiful summer season. With regular swim meets competing in an impressive facility, families of all ages turn out to cheer on competitors and revel in the community spirit.
Creative clubs abound at Forest Reach
Families who love to sing, dance, make music and perform will love living in Dapto.
Within moments of Forest Reach is the Dapto Southern Lights Vocal Academy*. Kids enjoy lessons for singing and all kinds of instruments. Among the most popular classes is the community band. Drama class also provides a space for kids to express themselves and enjoy the company of kids like them.
Outdoor fun with parks aplenty
For younger kids there are playgrounds and parks peppered right across the Dapto region. Arguably, the best of them is Bankbook Park Playground* in west-Dapto. It’s always busy. It’s famous for its towering orange and yellow double slide, with brothers and sisters often found duelling for poll position as they race
The Dapto Skatepark*, down Bong Bong Rd, is round the corner from Forest Reach. Older kids love the skatepark, particularly the 6-foot bowl with the 7-foot mini spines off the sides.
A place where family memories are made
Land releases for Forest Reach are happening throughout late 2022. To start your transition to the family future you want - learn more about what this new community has to offer - register your interest today.
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