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Sydney kids are very fortunate to enjoy so many amazing, sunny days in the land down under (FREE immunity-boosting vitamin D included!). And since we believe the best play takes place outdoors, making the most of the spectacular Australian weather, we've rounded up all our favourite outdoor playgrounds in Sydney. How many can you tick off the list?

The Best Playgrounds in Sydney

Inner Suburbs Playgrounds

1. Burwood Park Inclusive Playspace

One of the newer playgrounds in Sydney, Burwood Park Playground is inclusive, colourful, and loads of fun for kids!

Little ones will be drawn to the engaging play equipment that encourages climbing, sliding and balancing, while quieter corners offer imaginative sensory elements and tactile panels that spark curiosity. 

Location: 2 Comer Street, Burwood
Parking: Street parking is available around Burwood Park
Toilets nearby: Yes — near the main park facilities/pavilion
Fencing: Partially fenced
Shade: Good shade from structures and trees 

2. The Entertainment Quarter at Moore Park 

With two outdoor play areas for kids aged 6 to 12, EQ in Moore Park is the ideal place for the kids to blow off some energy.

The park keeps the rays at bay thanks to shade sails, and plenty of seating is available for parents to take a load off.  

Location: 122 Lang Rd, Moore Park
Parking: Large paid car park on site
Toilets nearby: Yes
Fencing: Partially fenced
Shade: Good shade from structures and trees 

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3. Darling Quarter

The playground at Darling Quarter reopened in 2024 after a super-cool revamp. The new digs include all-day fun for kids with giant slides, tunnels, water fountains, climbing frames, giant ring swings, sandpits, sand diggers, a mega 21-metre flying fox, and loads more.

Location: Darling Quarter at Darling Harbour
Parking: Paid parking stations nearby
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Not fully fenced (open public space)
Shade: Mix of shade sails and trees

4. Strathfield Park 

Your kids won't want to leave this epic playground at Strathfield!

Boasting three monster super slides projecting off tall climbing towers, a massive flying fox, a netted suspension bridge, and equipment for little ones, too, this playground in Sydney has adventure written all over it.

Location: Chalmers & Homebush Rd, Strathfield
Parking: Streetside parking plus a small car park
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Partially fenced toddler area
Shade: Good tree cover and shade sails

5. Enmore Park 

An old favourite of ours and a great hang-out after you go for a splash at Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre. We especially love the rocket slide, and there are great bike paths surrounding the park.

Location: Between Enmore Road and Black St, Marrickville
Parking: Street parking nearby
Toilets nearby: Yes (nearby amenities block)
Fencing: Not fenced
Shade: Good natural tree shade

6. Sydney Park

A mecca for adventurous kids, Sydney Park is one of the best playgrounds in Sydney!

Super slides, sand play, loads of swings, synthetic hill climbs, a huge dog-walking area, a cafe, and miles of paths for exploring on bikes, scooters, or on foot.

Pack a picnic and search for the duck pond, or bring the bikes and make tracks for the purpose-built learner's cycleway, complete with real roads, streets, and fully working traffic lights. 

Location: 416 Sydney Park Rd, Alexandria
Parking: Street parking around the park perimeter
Toilets nearby: Yes (multiple locations)
Fencing: Not fenced
Shade: Moderate tree shade

7. Charles Heath Reserve

Charles Heath Reserve is a top contender for the best playground in the Inner West, thanks to its extensive offerings!

Play towers, swirly slides, musical instruments, nature play spots, mega climbing ropes, slides, and a whole lot more.

Location: Queens Rd, Five Dock
Parking: Street parking nearby
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Fenced playground
Shade: Shade sails and trees

Playgrounds in the Eastern Suburbs

8. Ian Potter WILD PLAY Garden

This all-abilities playground, designed for children aged 2 to 12, has been created to engage the five senses, reconnect children with nature, and give them a chance to take safe risks and get their hands dirty!

Features of the Ian Potter WILD PLAY Garden include 10-metre-long Banksia Scrub tunnels, artesian water play with jets for warm weather, wobbly rope bridges leading up to a climbing tower, and a cubby house with a super slide to bring kids back to ground level. Plus, teepees, a swamp area, dry creek beds, and lots more. Go wild!

Read our Ian Potter WILD PLAY Garden Review. 

Please note: the WILD PLAY Garden closes for a month of maintenance in August every year. 

Location: Off Grand Dr, Centennial Park
Parking: Paid parking nearby
Toilets nearby: Yes (close to playground)
Fencing: Fully fenced
Shade: Good natural bush shade and shade structures

9. Waverley Park Playground

It's all systems go at the super-cool rocket-themed Waverley Park Playground!

Waverley Park Playground was revamped in 2023 and is still attracting loads of space-crazy kids who can't get enough of the epic rocketship, swings, slides, sensory play areas, and loads more.

Location: Paul Street, Bondi Junction
Parking: Street parking (can be busy)
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Fully fenced
Shade: Shade sails and trees

10. Parsley Bay Reserve

This idyllic park-beach-playspace combo in Vaucluse is one of the best inclusive playspaces in the Eastern Suburbs.

The rope tunnels, merry-go-round, ladders, swings, and elevated pathways will keep the kids entertained for hours. 

Location: Parsley Rd, Vaucluse
Parking: Small on-site car park and streetside parking
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Not fully fenced
Shade: Excellent tree shade

11. Inglis Park

The famous playground in Sydney with the epic twirly slide (that lights up at night!) is at Inglis Park in Randwick.

Location: 164 Barker St, Randwick
Parking: Street parking
Toilets nearby: Public toilet nearby at the restaurant area
Fencing: Not fenced
Shade: Limited shade

12. Alison Park

Another favourite in Randwick is Alison Park.

It's all about inclusivity here, with thoughtful designs that ensure everyone gets in on the fun, from percussion play zones that boost developmental skills to chill spots perfect for all.

Location: 194 Alison Rd, Randwick
Parking: Street parking nearby
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Fully fenced
Shade: Good shade from shade sails and trees

13. Sir Joseph Banks Park

Sir Joseph Banks Park is a playground designed for kids, by kids!

Located in Botany, Sir Joseph Banks Park has play towers, two high slides, climbing nets, trampolines, lower slides for the little ones, timber balance and agility equipment, rock scrambling and climbing walls, a flying fox, musical play, sandstone art, sensory play items and more!

Location: Tupia St, Botany
Parking: Large on-site car park
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Not fenced
Shade: Good natural tree shade

14. Booralee Park

Booralee Park Playground in Botany is a bright, modern play space that's a hit with local families thanks to its colourful design and mix of classic and adventure-style equipment.

Location: Bay St & Daniel Street, Botany
Parking: Streetside and nearby parking areas
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Partially fenced
Shade: Shade structures and trees

The Hills District

15. Rutherford Avenue Reserve, Kellyville

For kids who love to play and ride or scoot, Rutherford Avenue Reserve in Kellyville offers both!

With a colourful playground, green open spaces, a circular cycle track, shelter, seating, waterways, and a pedestrian bridge, Rutherford Avenue Reserve gets our vote!

Location: 14 Rutherford Ave, Kellyville
Parking: Street parking
Toilets nearby: No
Fencing: Not fenced
Shade: Limited shade

16. Rouse Hill Regional Playground

If you're keen for the kids to get lost for a few hours, Rouse Hill Regional Playground will (literally!) do the trick!

The playground has a seriously mega wooden maze the kids will have a ball navigating through. Along with the famous maze, Rouse Hill Regional Playground offers pathways for riding, climbing frames, a merry-go-round, a cool wooden tunnel, slides, stepping stones, shelter, and barbecue facilities.

Location: Worcester Rd, Rouse Hill
Parking: Large on-site car park
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Not fully fenced (open regional park)
Shade: Good shade sails and trees

17. Stargazing Park, Box Hill

If the whimsical name doesn't entice you, the fun facilities on offer at Stargazing Park certainly will!

This playground located in The Gables at Box Hill has a super-fun space theme (thus the name) and entertains little astronauts with huge 'alien' climbing structures, trampolines, slides, stepping stones, a flying fox, ropes, UFO shelters, plus loads of natural elements in a gorgeous natural setting.

Location: Corner Lunette St and Valletta Dr, The Gables, Box Hill
Parking: Street parking nearby
Toilets: No
Fencing: Not fenced
Shade: Limited young tree cover (minimal shade)

18. Slidey Park, Box Hill

Located on Fontana Drive, Slidey Park is, well, you guessed it, loaded with cool slides! The hillside is the centrepiece of Slidey Park, and off it run four slide options for kids of all ages, plus there's a huge yellow climbing structure for kids to master, along with plenty of other playground favourites.

Location: Corner of Fontana Drive and Ironstone Parkway, The Gables, Box Hill
Parking: Street parking
Toilets: No
Fencing: Not fenced
Shade: Limited young trees

19. Bernie Mullane Reserve

This gem in Kellyville has been keeping kids entertained for years with loads on offer. The all-access playground caters to all with interactive spaces, a large water play area, balance beams, swings, a sensory planting area, a musical play walk, picnic and barbecue facilities, climbing ropes, and so much more.

Location: 10 Marella Ave, Kellyville
Parking: Large car park
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Partially fenced toddler area
Shade: Good tree cover and shade sails

The West & Greater West

20. Livvi's Place, Elara

Are you even a parent in Sydney if you've never been to Livvi's Place?!

Possibly one of the most well-known playgrounds in Sydney, Livvi's Place at Elara is 7,400 square metres of total outdoor fun with so much for kids to do, including a water play zone, a flying fox, slides, swings, climbing nets, a carousel, a fun glider, a trampoline loop and even a basketball half-court!

Location: Marsden Park
Parking: On-site car park
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Fully fenced
Shade: Good shade sails and tree cover

21. Domain Creek

Situated inside Parramatta Park, the Domain Creek Playground was a $2-million investment.

There's a double flying fox, spinning carousels, tall slides that kids need to climb rope ladders to reach, and a climbing net strung low to the ground. The whole playspace is connected by walkways and ramps, meaning wheelchairs and prams can get around smoothly. There are sandpits, small trampolines built into the ground and water pumps for hot days! 

Location: Park Ave & Park Parade, Westmead
Parking: Street parking
Toilets nearby: There are public toilets (including accessible toilets) throughout Parramatta Park
Fencing: Not fenced
Shade: Moderate tree shade

22. Casula Parklands

Casula Parklands was designed for inclusivity, accessibility and lots of fun, so there really is something for everyone!

At Casula Parklands, little ones have their own play space with slides, a mini rock-climbing wall, tunnels, and a ropes course, and older kids will love the eight-metre-long Sky Walk, climbing tower, huge tunnel slide, swings, and merry-go-round. It also boasts a ninja course and a double flying fox, adding to the impressive array of equipment.

The playground is well-equipped for a full day of family fun, with a dog park, walking track, and shaded picnic areas, plus the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre is next door! 

Location: Powerhouse Rd, Casula
Parking: Large on-site car park
Toilets nearby: Yes
Fencing: Not fully fenced (open parklands)
Shade: Good natural tree shade

23. Variety Livvi's Place, Glenfield

For an award-winning playground in Sydney, look no further than Variety Livv's Place in Glenfield.

The super fun park won an award from the Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards for Playground Design and Development. The inclusive play space has equipment for all capabilities and offers loads of attractions for active kids. 

Location: 22 Bougainville Rd, Glenfield
Parking: On-site parking
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Fully fenced
Shade: Excellent shade sails and trees

24. Bungarribee Park

 

Touted as the largest playground in Sydney, the $15-million, 200-hectare Bungarribee Park is a wide, open oasis of natural green spaces and interesting places to explore, as well as an awesome state-of-the-art playspace that includes a jaw-dropping 50-metre flying fox and an epic 14-metre tall climbing tower, slides, plus giant swings, balance beams and a water play area.

There are also BBQs and picnic shelters, walking and cycling tracks and one of Sydney's largest off-leash dog zones.

Location: Doonside Rd & Holbeche Rd, Bungarribee
Parking: Large car park
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Not fenced
Shade: Good shade structures and tree shade

25. Lizard Log

 

This award-winning nature playground has been designed to blend into the natural environment, so be careful you don't miss it!

There are water play elements (exactly what you'll need during summer) as well as a rock-climbing wall, logs to balance on, a big sandpit with diggers, a nest swing, a super slide, a flying fox and lots more.

Location: The Horsley Dr and Cowpasture Rd, Abbotsbury
Parking: Large car park
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Not fenced
Shade: Good tree shade

26. Fairfield Adventure Park

 

Fairfield Adventure Park has been around for a few years, but it still impresses the young kids and the tweens, too!

Fairfield Adventure has one of the biggest playground slides around that must be seen to be believed.

Read our Fairfield Adventure Park Review.

Location: Vine Street, Fairfield
Parking: Large car park
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Fully fenced
Shade: Good shade sails and trees

27. Fairfield Heights Playground

Also in Fairfield, Fairfield Heights Playground is nipping at Fairfield Adventure's heels to be one of the best playgrounds in Sydney.

The 'super' playground dazzles with its enchanting nature-themed playground, complete with a mega 10-metre 'Fairy's Treehouse'!

Location: 90 Camden Street, Fairfield Heights
Parking: Streetside parking
Toilets nearby: Yes
Fencing: Not fenced
Shade: Moderate tree shade

28. Bareena Park

Bareena Park in Canley Vale was upgraded as part of the NSW Government's $4.9 million Public Spaces Legacy Program. 

The upgrades to Bareena Park are still attracting kids from all across Sydney, particularly the super-cool giant koi fish slide and an exciting climbing rope feature!

Location: 2 Bareena Street, Canley Vale
Parking: Street parking
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Partially fenced
Shade: Decent tree shade

29. Koonoona Park

For those kids who love to get their ninja on, Koonoona Park in Villawood is an awesome Ninja-themed play zone.

With a massive ropes course for all-day Ninja training plus a cubby house, merry-go-round, nature play, swings, a seesaw, and plenty of shade, Koonoona Park is a huge hit with the kids. 

Location: 1 Karella Ave, Villawood
Parking: Yes, on the street
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Not fenced
Shade: Moderate shade

30. Blaxland Riverside Park 

Blaxland Riverside Park sure does have the WOW factor! 

It will feel like you've entered the Teletubbies world with purple and green astroturf hills and endless play spaces surrounding you. One of the most popular playgrounds in Sydney offers hidden slides and tunnels cut into hillsides, climbing nets, a massive spinning satellite dish, a Viking swing, a double flying fox, and a HUGE water play area where kids can get totally soaked.

Just be mindful, there's no shade, so on summer days, make sure the kids have hats and sunscreen!

Location: Jamieson St, Sydney Olympic Park
Parking: Large paid car park
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Not fully fenced
Shade: No shade

31. Phoenix Park

For the really little ones, this playspace in Rhodes is a winner.

Near the Parramatta River, the theme of Phoenix Park is fishing, hence the super cool net rope structure. Equipment is designed to challenge children's balance, coordination, agility, and strength whilst engaging all their five senses through a range of materials and artworks used in its construction.

Location: 47 Shoreline Dr, Rhodes
Parking: Street parking
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Not fenced
Shade: Good tree cover

32. Willowdale Park

This regional park within a community estate offers an amazing adventure zone featuring striking wooden elements and fun natural play features.

Willowdale Park features an impressive bicycle and scooter challenge plus two 40-metre flying foxes. There is also a bespoke cubby house (made of recycled timber from the site) with an aerial walkway and a slide into the sandpit below, plus an amphitheatre, balance beams, swings and water play, aka playground heaven!

There is plenty of open space for ball games and running around, plus electric BBQs, picnic shelters and beautiful surroundings. 

Location: Jamboree & Baden Powell Ave, Denham Court
Parking: Street parking
Toilets: No
Fencing: Not fenced
Shade: Limited shade

33. Oran Park

 

Oran Park offers up adventures in droves at the Dawson-Damer Park and Julia Reserve Youth Precinct. Water play, adventure play, sports, group games and more are available in the sprawling 2.5-hectare Oran Park.

Location: Corner of Dick Johnson Drive and O'Toole Avenue, Oran Park
Parking: On-site car park
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Not fully fenced
Shade: Good shade sails and tree shade

34. Variety Livvi's Place, Hammondville

Variety Livvi's Place in Hammondville offers plenty to do for active kids, including a custom-built play tower with an 8-metre-long slide! There's also an inclusive seesaw, a custom-built embankment slide with an inclusive exit, a pod swing, an inclusive carousel, interactive play items such as talk tubes, a playhouse, harmony bells, hand pipes, and a babel drum, inclusive trampolines, nature play, and sensory and quiet areas.

Location: Stewart Ave, Hammondville
Parking: On-site parking
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Fully fenced
Shade: Good shade sails

35. West Epping Park

 

West Epping Park is a terrific spot for little ones who love to climb, as the park's main focal point is the epic climbing tower and massive slide. 

If the climbing tower is too high for smaller kids, there is loads more for them to discover, including smaller slides, spinners, swings, a preschoolers' play zone, a basketball court and even a skate park!

Location: Dent St, Epping
Parking: Streetside plus a small car park
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Not fenced
Shade: Good tree shade

36. Linear Park

Could this be one of the most colourful playgrounds in Sydney?!

Linear Park at Mulgoa Sanctuary in Glenmore Park gives us Dr Seuss vibes every time we see it, with its kooky and colourful offerings. Kids are invited to go crazy on Linear Park's slides, rainbow obstacles, climbing ropes, swings and water features - fun!

Location: 169 Bradley St, Glenmore Park
Parking: Street parking
Toilets: No
Fencing: Not fenced
Shade: Limited

37. Tench Reserve

Tench Reserve hugs the Nepean River and offers plenty more than just a gorgeous outdoor setting.

It offers energetic kids plenty of opportunities for outdoor play, including a mega tubular slide, additional slides, a rock climbing wall, four different swings, trampolines, a fun water-play zone with tipping buckets, and plenty of shade and barbecue facilities for a relaxing family day out.

Location: Tench Road, Jamisontown
Parking: Large car park
Toilets nearby: Yes
Fencing: Not fenced
Shade: Good natural shade

38. Shannons Paddock 

Stop off at Shannons Paddock in Westmead for a play on the revamped and heritage-inspired new play equipment.

Inspired by the historic Shannon's Brick, Tile, and Pottery Factory, the playground features a high ropes course built into a replica of the old factory. Adventurous kids can have a blast sliding down a "cool" polished concrete slide, scaling a climbing wall, and swinging through the air, all while surrounded by the shady trees.

Location: 14A Darcy Rd, Westmead
Parking: Small on-site carpark
Toilets nearby: Yes
Fencing: Some fencing
Shade: Good natural shade

Playgrounds in South Sydney

39. Ador Park

Rockdale's Ador Park in Ador Reserve Precinct is still one of the best playgrounds in Sydney since its mega upgrade. 

A huge, nine-metre-high climbing tower is the centrepiece of Ador Park, plus there are loads of other equipment to keep active kids busy, including tube slides, balancing beams, ramps, boardwalks for scooters, swinging accessories, and more.

There's also an awesome skate park and plenty of barbecue facilities.

Location: West Botany St, Rockdale
Parking: Street parking
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Partially fenced
Shade: Moderate tree shade

40. Oatley Park 

 

Oatley Park Adventure Playground is a nature-lover's dream, utilising the park's natural bushland setting and adding equipment constructed predominantly from natural materials.

The centrepiece is a huge three-storey timber structure with a winding slippery dip, ropes, ladders, tunnels and more. The play tower promises lots of adventure for brave kids! There's a smaller slide on the bottom level for the littlies, plus a climbing net, lower play deck, worm tunnel and gangplank. Other cool features include a flying fox and a stationary steam train.

Location: 1 Dame Mary Gilmore Rd, Oatley
Parking: On-site parking
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Not fenced
Shade: Good bushland shade

41. Carss Bush Park

You can do it all at Carss Bush Park! Here, you'll find a fully fenced toddler area with a swing, slide and plenty to climb, as well as two long flying foxes with a boarding platform, a giant slide, a large circular climbing frame, a sandpit, an on-site cafe, and just about everything else.

Location: Carwar Ave, Carss Park
Parking: Large car park
Toilets nearby: Yes
Fencing: Not fenced
Shade: Excellent tree cover

42. Bonna Point Reserve

If your little ones love heights, they will love adventuring to new heights at Bonna Point Reserve.

Bonna Point Reserve excites little adventure seekers with Sky-pods, a labyrinth of elevated rope walkways, and the epic four-metre slide!

Location: 310-312 Prince Charles Parade, Kurnell
Parking: Parking available on site
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Not fenced
Shade: Moderate shade

43. Dunningham Park Playground 

The new-look Dunningham Park Playground opened at the end of 2024 to crowds of very happy kidlets!

Features of revamp include: 

• A new playground tailored to the Cronulla local environment, featuring a central lifeguard tower with climbing and slides
• improved range of play equipment catering to a wider range of ages and suited to all abilities
• larger range of swings
• softfall material and play area
• new seating and picnic tables
• lighting improvements
• landscaping.

Location: Kingsway and Elouera Rd, Cronulla
Parking: Street parking
Toilets nearby: Yes
Fencing: Not fenced
Shade: Moderate tree shade

44. Biddy Giles Park

 

Biddy Giles Park offers 850 square metres of colourful games and sporting areas that cater to children and youth while offering something for everyone to enjoy. The standout features include climbing structures, slides, a flying fox, a Flora play structure, bird's nest swings, a half basketball court, handball and hopscotch zones, table tennis, and balance beams.

Location: 4 Kiln Rd, Kirrawee
Parking: Street parking
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Fully fenced
Shade: Moderate shade

Playgrounds on the North Shore & Northern Beaches

45. St Leonards Park

If it's been a few years since you visited St Leonards Park, you'll be pleased to hear it's been refurbished, so there's now more to see and do for older kids.

The refurbishment of St Leonards Park includes upgrades to the junior play zone and new additions to make the play space more accessible for tweens 12 and over. 

The new tweens' playspace at St Leonards Park includes:

• a giant 360-degree swing
• climbing structure with monkey bars
• eagles nest climbing and hiding structure
• skysurfer swinging and balancing equipment
• cool track ride 
• a climbing boulder
• and balance beams.

Location: Miller St, North Sydney
Parking: Street parking
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Not fenced
Shade: Good mature trees

46. Storey Park

$4.5 million dollars was splashed out on Storey Park in Hornsby, so you know you're getting real-deal play equipment at this spot!

Along with the mega climbing tower, other super fun amenities include a fully fenced inclusive play environment, bike and scooter tracks, trampolines, a kiddie playground, looped slides, a merry-go-round, climbing walls, BBQs and plenty of shade. Enjoy!

Location: 12 Old Berowra Rd, Hornsby
Parking: Streetside and nearby parking
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Fully fenced
Shade: Good shade sails

47. Clifton Gardens

Modern seesaws, swings, climbing structures, a dedicated toddler area, plenty of shade, a waterfront location and coffee nearby – it's easy to see why Mosman's Clifton Gardens is one of the best playgrounds in Sydney!

Location: Morella Rd, Mosman
Parking: Paid car park
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Not fenced
Shade: Some tree shade

48. Brickpit Park

For kids who can't get enough of climbing, Brickpit Park in Thornleigh has an epic ninja warrior circuit, amongst other cool features.

The standout additions to the playground include a junior ninja warrior course, a refreshing water-play area, swings, slides, nature play, and inclusive play. Plus, there's a nifty solar-powered mounted stopwatch for kids to challenge themselves — or their friends — to beat the clock!

Location: 1A Dartford Rd, Thornleigh
Parking: Street parking
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Fully fenced
Shade: Good shade sails

49. Bicentennial Park West Pymble

We love the huge fenced 'Golden Grove' inclusive playspace at Bicentennial Park in Pymble with soft-fall paths and an all-abilities swing seat and slide.

Location: Prince Of Wales Dr, West Pymble
Parking: Street parking
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Fully fenced
Shade: Good shade sails and trees

50. Banksia Playspace

How about going for a play at a prestigious, award-winning playground?! Banksia Playspace 

at Wadanggari Park is an award-winning playground not once, but two times over!  

The colourful playspace in St Leonards won the 2023 Place Leaders Asia Pacific Award for 'Place Governance' and the 2024 Park of the Year in the Annual Parks & Leisure Regional Awards of Excellence!

Location: 568 Pacific Highway, St Leonards
Parking: Streetside plus nearby paid parking
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Fully fenced
Shade: Shade sails and trees

51. Flying Fox Park

Continually ranked as one of the top kids' playgrounds on the Northern Beaches, Flying Fox Park in Mona Vale and the adjacent Winnererremmy Bay have so much to offer kids and families.

The park itself is completely fenced in and spacious enough for kids to feel they've got room to run, jump, and play. The two highlights of the park – the giant climbing net and the giant flying fox – will keep kids entertained for hours, plus there are swings, slides, giant ships, and a scooter/bike track.

Winnerremmy Bay is an expansive park with a small beach, perfect for playing sports, biking, picnics, and birthday parties. The on-site cafe is always open for that necessary caffeine hit.

Location: Mona St, Mona Vale
Parking: On-site carpark
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Fully fenced
Shade: Moderate shade

52. Rocketship Park

While this Northern Beaches playground isn't fenced in, that doesn't stop kids from having a fabulous time out in the sun!

What makes Rocket Park (also called Warriewood Valley Playground) so special is its two separate play areas for toddlers and bigger kids. The giant (and we mean GIANT!) rocket ship and slippery dip in the middle of the park will certainly entice older kids, while the toddler play area with jungle gyms, mini swings and mini slides will keep little tots happy and active.

Location: Casuarina Drive, Warriewood
Parking: Street parking and a few designated parking spots
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Not fenced
Shade: Limited shade

53. Collaroy Beach Playground

Another popular beachside playspace, Collaroy Beach Playground, offers stunning views of Collaroy Beach and plenty of entertainment for the little ones.

With climbing walls, swings, slides, percussion instruments, a merry-go-round, a seesaw, and a giant climbing tower, the kids won’t know what to play on first! There's also a Liberty Swing for children with disabilities.

Location: 10 Birdwood Avenue, Collaroy
Parking: Carpark and street parking
Toilets: Yes, at the nearby surf club
Fencing: Fully fenced
Shade: Moderate shade

54. Berry Reserve, Narrabeen

Also referred to as the Tramshed Cafe Playground, this tram-themed playspace is oodles of fun for all train-obsessed kiddies, and the views of the adjacent Narrabeen Lake don't suck either!

Featuring a giant wooden climbing castle, slides, tram tracks, a mini ticket booth, mini trampolines, swings, a mini train platform, percussion instruments, and a sand play area, the kids are in for hours of tram-themed action.

The Tramshed Cafe is right next door and serves yummy coffee, breakfast and lunch.

Location: 1395 Pittwater Road, Narrabeen
Parking: Carpark and streetside parking
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Fully fenced
Shade: Good shade sails

55. St Ives Playground

For kids who aren't afraid to scale to new heights, St Ives Playground is a huge spot with some pretty huge slides!

Located at St Ives Showground, this fun play space has epic slides, a toddler play area, a merry-go-round, flying foxes, and plenty more. There's also a Treetops Adventure Park right next to the playground!

Location: St Ives Showground, 450 Mona Vale Road, St Ives
Parking: Carpark on site
Toilets: Yes
Fencing: Fully fenced
Shade: Limited shade​​​​​​​

FAQs About Visiting Sydney Playgrounds

1. What should I pack for a day at a Sydney playground?

Think practical and kid-ready: water bottles, hats, sunscreen, snacks, wipes, a picnic rug and a spare change of clothes (especially if water play is involved). For bigger playground adventures, bikes or scooters and a small first-aid kit can also come in handy.

2. Are dogs allowed at Sydney playgrounds?

It depends on the park. Many Sydney playgrounds are located in dog-friendly parks, but dogs are usually not allowed inside fenced play areas for safety and hygiene reasons. Look for nearby off-leash zones or check local council signage before visiting.

3. Which playgrounds are best for birthday parties?

Playgrounds with space, facilities and variety tend to work best. Family favourites include Blaxland Riverside Park for its huge play areas and picnic spots, The Playground at Darling Quarter for its central location and water play, and Putney Park Playground for its shaded areas and relaxed riverside setting. Arrive early to secure a table, especially on weekends.

Check out more playgrounds for birthday parties in Sydney.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

4. Are there any free water play parks?

Yes — Sydney has several fantastic free splash zones. Kids love the water features at Darling Quarter Water Play and Blaxland Riverside Park Water Play Area, both offering fountains, jets and splash-friendly fun during warmer months. More free water play can be found at Ian Potter WILD PLAY Garden, Bernie Mullane Reserve, Bungarribee Park and Brickpit Park.

For more, check out Sydney's top free water parks.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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