Playgrounds in Sydney

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Watt Park Playground

Lavender Bay · North Shore

A gorgeous little playground with a boat rocker, classic merry-go-round and harbour views nearby—plus coffee and pastries just up the road.

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Parramatta River Foreshore Reserve

Parramatta · Western Sydney

A riverside playground with long slides, climbing, sand and water play, plus pram-friendly paths and ducks to spot along the foreshore.

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James Ruse Reserve

Parramatta · Western Sydney

Make a splash at James Ruse Reserve, with fountains, sprinklers and a tipping bucket, plus a playground for more fun once the towels come out.

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Beecroft Train Park

Beecroft · Hills District

A fully fenced, train-themed playground where little train lovers can swing, spin and watch real trains rumble past.

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Williams Reserve

Dundas · Western Sydney

A freshly upgraded Dundas playground with slides, swings and climbing fun for little ones and bigger kids, plus a scooter track and picnic shelter.

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Arthur Phillip Park

Northmead · Western Sydney

Settle in for a family morning with slides, swings, nature play and two huge sporting fields for little legs to run wild.

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Robert Pymble Park

Pymble · North Shore

A colourful, fully fenced fruit themed playground with slides, swings and shady picnic spots for a lovely little outing in Pymble.

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Gulgadya Playground

Haberfield · Inner West

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The Bay Bites & Winnererremy Bay Playground

Mona Vale · Northern Beaches

A lunch spot with Pittwater views right next to a fully fenced playground.

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Clontarf Beach

Clontarf · Northern Beaches

A sheltered harbour beach with calm water, a netted swimming enclosure, a playground, a beachside kiosk and sometimes an ice cream boat!

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Vine Street Playground

Darlington · Inner City

A hidden fenced playground perfect for toddlers in Darlington.

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Turon Avenue Reserve + Arise

Baulkham Hills · Hills District

Turon Avenue Reserve is a nice shady local option with a good mix for younger kids.

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Grove Square + Little Rock Cafe

Baulkham Hills · Hills District

There’s a free little garden themed playground tucked inside Grove Square and it’s a really good one for toddlers and preschoolers.

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Somerville Park

Eastwood · North Shore

A fenced Eastwood playground and an easy free play option with little kids.

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Livvi’s Place, Yamble Reserve

Ryde · North Shore

A storybook playground tucked into Ryde’s greenery, with fairytale sculptures, inclusive play and plenty of space for little imaginations to run wild.

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Pirrama Park + Pirrama Park Kiosk

Pyrmont · Inner West

Water play, sandpit, slides and a kiosk right beside the playground.

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Lyne Park Playground

Rose Bay · Eastern Suburbs

Lyne Park is not your average local playground.

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Sherwin Park

North Parramatta · Western Sydney

There’s a magical little castle playground hidden inside Sherwin Park in North Parramatta.

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Wahroonga Park + Cafe Patina

Wahroonga · North Shore

Wahroonga Park is such an easy little morning with younger kids.

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Paperbark Playground

Parramatta · Western Sydney

A free Parramatta playground and outdoor play option.

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Frankie's Food Factory at Flower Power

Glenhaven · Hills District

Coffee, kids pancakes, a fully fenced playground and ducks to feed — all in one spot.

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Ian Potter Children’s WILD PLAY Garden

Centennial Park · Eastern Suburbs

A hidden free garden with waterfalls, streams, water play, nature play and a bamboo forest slide.

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The Canopy, Lane Cove

Lane Cove · North Shore

The Canopy is such an easy one because you get play, food, shops and parking in the same place.

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The Incinerator + Hallstrom Park

Willoughby · North Shore

The Incinerator and Hallstrom Park make a really easy cafe and playground combination.

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Carss Park + By The Bay Cafe

Carss Park · St George

Carss Park gives you a waterfront playground and open park space, with By The Bay Cafe nearby for coffee or food.

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Tramshed Cafe

Narrabeen · Northern Beaches

The big drawcard at Tramshed Cafe is that the kids can actually eat inside a real tram.

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Butcher & The Farmer + Harold Park Playground

Forest Lodge · Inner West

If you have a train loving kid, eating inside the heritage tram at Butcher & The Farmer makes lunch a little more exciting.

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Hidden Garden Cafe

Mascot · Eastern Suburbs

A cafe with a fully fenced playground right beside the tables.

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Charles Heath Park

Five Dock · Inner West

A fully fenced playground with eight slides and sandpit

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Queens Park Playground + Queens Park Kitchen

Queens Park · Eastern Suburbs

A fully enclosed playground right beside the cafe, an easy coffee and play morning.

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Meadowbank Park

Meadowbank · North Shore

A bright, colourful fully fenced playground with a flying fox and water play.

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Balmoral Beach & Park

Balmoral · North Shore

Calm sheltered water, a fully fenced playground and everything close together.

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Clifton Gardens

Mosman · North Shore

An easy harbour day with swimming, playground time and plenty of grass in the same spot.

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Parsley Bay Reserve

Vaucluse · Eastern Suburbs

Sydney’s hidden little beach that is so good with kids.

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John Wearn Reserve

Carlingford · Hills District

A playground that feels a little more like an adventure than your average park with its safari themed playground filled with life sized animal sculptures

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