WaltzingMatilda

I moved to Lalor Park 7 years ago, just before the peak of the real estate boom in 2003. The first thing coming to mind is that it allowed me to pay off my mortgage instead of simply paying interest, which would have been the case in most other parts of Sydney.
Besides having always enjoyed the parks, my personal playground in the shape of a bicycle/walking lane was extended in 2006. Without taking my children on the road, I can now take them cycling to Windsor and Liverpool.
There are lots of playgrounds around for the children and outdoor activities are well-provided for in the shape of ovals, tennis courts and a fitness trail in Twin Gums Park.
Another part I love about Lalor Park, is the community spirit. My neighbours are the best, not just next door but those in the next street as well. When gardening in the front yard, people stop to say hello and enquire about each other's well-being.
I'm not a big fan of our shopping area but the delicatessen shop, Achilleon's take-away, Pedro's pizza, the post office and the local bottle shop are clean and provide good service and quality products. For dinner there's only one place to go: Lalor Thai on Johnson Ave. The food is not just a bowl of rice or noodles, but lots of meat and vegetables. Bonus: its friendly, clean and relaxing to have dinner after a day of work.
The railway station is always close with an abundance of parking. It's half an hour to the city in the car if you take the M2. Katoomba is an hour away and Campbelltown takes half an hour (M7). The swimming pool in Stanhope Gardens is great for swimming laps, swimming lessons for the children and every half an hour the wave pool simulates the beach. Sadly, the beach is far away from here but Lalor Park has so much else to offer that it does not really matter.