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Best Free Playgrounds in Sydney

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Updated December 2024 • 10 locations

Bowden Playground
1

Bowden Playground

Woolloomooloo, NSW

4.9

Contemporary design, new play equipment, seating, timber deck. Upgraded 2024

Coffee
Gipps Street Recreation Precinct
2

Gipps Street Recreation Precinct

Claremont Meadows, NSW

4.8

Water play zone, youth precinct, flying fox, climbing towers, trampolines, parkour setups. Opened 2024

CoffeeShade
Bicentennial Park West Playspace
3

Bicentennial Park West Playspace

Sydney Olympic Park, NSW

4.8

All-abilities accessible, giant climbing net, accessible swings, slides, shaded sandpit

CoffeeShade
Fagan Park
4

Fagan Park

Hornsby, NSW

4.7

Adventure playground, water features, picnic facilities, open spaces, nature play

Shade
St Ives Showground Playground
5

St Ives Showground Playground

St Ives, NSW

4.7

Adventure playground equipment, multi-level play structures, slides, climbing areas

Coffee
Sydney Park Playground
6

Sydney Park Playground

St Peters, NSW

4.7

Multi-level playground, modern equipment, slides, climbing areas, large open spaces

CoffeeShade
Darling Quarter Playground
7

Darling Quarter Playground

Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW

4.6

Water splash park (summer), climbing structures, slides, multi-age play zones, modern equipment. Iconic location near attractions

CoffeeShade
Pirrama Park
8

Pirrama Park

Pyrmont, NSW

4.6

Waterfront playground with stunning harbour views, adventure equipment, slides, climbing structures

CoffeeShade
Livvi's Place Lilyfield
9

Livvi's Place Lilyfield

Lilyfield, NSW

4.6

Inclusive playground for all abilities, accessible equipment, sensory play features, climbing structures

FencedCoffee
The Gables Playground
10

The Gables Playground

Box Hill, NSW

4.6

Modern playground, multi-age play zones, slides, climbing areas

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About Free Playgrounds in Sydney

Finding the perfect playground can be challenging for busy parents. Our curated list of the best free playgrounds in Sydney makes it easy to discover top-rated locations that match your family's needs. Whether you're looking for a safe, fenced area for toddlers, a spot with great coffee for tired parents, or an indoor option for rainy days, we've got you covered.

All locations are verified and include parent-relevant details like toilet availability, shade coverage, and nearby café options. Use our interactive map to find the closest spots to you.