Splash · Splash pads, Park & Playground
James Ruse Reserve
A lovely option as the weather warms up, James Ruse Reserve has a huge splash pad with fountains, ground jets, sprinklers and the all-important tipping bucket. There’s also a playground to keep the fun going.
Picnic tables, BBQs and newly upgraded toilets, change rooms and a baby change table make it a handy spot for a family outing. If you’re after a coffee, Circa Espresso is about a five-minute drive up the road.
Water play runs September to May, from 9am to 8pm.
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Mum tips
- Allow extra time for parking, as spaces around James Ruse Reserve can be limited.
- Plan water play between 9am and 8pm, September to May.
- For a coffee stop, Circa Espresso is about a five-minute drive away. Paid parking is available behind the café via Woodhouse Lane, or park at Parramatta Westfield and walk over.
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