Sydney's Free Water Play Parks

Sydney's Free Water Play Parks

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Posted 2015-02-09 by ROFfollow
Sometimes on a hot day you just want to cool off on the cheap with your brood! And if you can't be bothered packing up the car and heading to the beach, then maybe look a bit closer to home. Local councils all over Sydney are building some pretty cool water play parks these days and entry is free of charge. James Ruse Water Playground - Parramatta
45 Hassall Street, ParramattaParking: YesKiosk: NoShaded: YesToilets: No

It gets hot in Western Sydney during the summer months, so the arrival of this fantastic water play area in September 2014 couldn't have been more perfectly timed. There is loads of space in this brightly coloured park and it suitable for all ages and abilities. The water play area is right next to a cool playground, so kids can run between the two having loads of fun all day long.

Francis Park - BlacktownBlacktown Showground Precinct, Richmond Rd, BlacktownParking: YesKiosk: YesShaded: YesToilets: Yes

This is one popular park, probably because it is just so well equipped. Besides the fantastic water play area, there is an excellent playground, lovely walks and picnic areas, quality toilet facilities and a very good cafe where parents of older kids can sit back and relax whilst their children do what they do best - have fun.

Nurragingy Reserve - DoonsideKnox Road, DoonsideParking: YesKiosk: YesShaded: YesToilets: Yes

Located in a nature's wonderland, the water play park in Nurragingy Reserve is always packed, especially on weekends. It's a very popular spot for birthday parties as it has excellent facilities, beautiful parklands and a kiosk - so make sure you get in early to secure yourself the best spot.



Pirrama Park - Pyrmont

20 Pirrama Rd, PyrmontParking: YesKiosk: YesShaded: YesToilets: Yes

Another park in a stunning location (right on the harbour), this water play area keeps both locals and visitors cool in the warmer months. With a decent cafe on site as well as many more close by, this is one popular spot for caffeine loving families. Kids can burn off energy on the climbing frames, swings and in the sand pit and then they can drench themselves under all of the big water spouts.

Plough & Harrow Park - AbbotsburyWestern Sydney Parklands, Elizabeth Dr, AbbotsburyParking: YesKiosk: YesShaded: YesToilets: YesThis humongous park has both water play areas as well as traditional and non traditional play equipment. Whilst the water play areas aren't the main draw card of the park, they still provide some splish splash fun for kids who may not be into climbing and more physical endeavours.

Granville Splash Park - MerrylandsMontrose Ave, MerrylandsParking: YesKiosk: NoShaded: YesToilets: Yes


Another new water play park courtesy of the Parramatta Shire Council, this fantastic splash pad is divided into 3 zones for different age groups. It's also accessible for children who are in wheelchairs, so no matter the age or ability of your kids, they will have loads of fun getting saturated by water buckets, spurts, sprays and guns.

Steel Park - MarrickvilleParking: YesKiosk: Yes (on weekends)Shaded: YesToilets: Yes


This is quite an interesting water play park as not only does it have the usual water spurt sprays coming out of the ground, but is also has a water cycle course. Children can see how water flows from high to low areas, almost like a mini river system. There are excellent playground and picnic facilities here as well, and as it is located on the Cooks River the location is quite picturesque.

Darling Quarter Playground - Darling Harbour1-25 Harbour St, Darling HarbourParking: YesKiosk: YesShaded: YesToilets: Yes

With water squirts, scoops, screws and pumps, there are so many ways to get wet in the Darling Quarter Playground. Of course there is so much more to do in this bustling playground, you can almost spend the whole day here. Due to its location in the heart of Sydney's tourist belt, this playground can be super busy all year round, so I would suggest that your kids bring their manners and patience along, as they sometimes may need to queue for a while to use all of the equipment.

Blaxland Riverside Park - Newington
Jamieson St, NewingtonParking: YesKiosk: YesShaded: YesToilets: Yes

This epic playground is perhaps one of Sydney's most favourite parks. It ticks all of the boxes - plenty of parking, plenty of space, stunning location, an awesome cafe as well as a kiosk, excellent facilities (BBQs, picnic shelters, toilets), awe inspiring playground equipment and it is all beautifully maintained. The water play area attracts many visitors in the warmer months, so be prepared to share this facility with many other Sydneysiders.


and Sportsgrounds/Find a Park or Sportsground/Putney Park Putney Park - Putney55 Pellisier Road, PutneyParking: YesKiosk: NoShaded: YesToilets: Yes

A family favourite for many years, this park has two water play areas for kids, one of which is actually a small wading pool. The most popular attraction however in the park is the huge tubular slide that is right next to the water play area. Your little ones will have fun splashing whilst your big kids have fun in the rest of play equipment in this fun adventure playground.

Werrington Lakes Playground - WerringtonBurton Street, WerringtonParking: YesKiosk: NoShaded: NoToilets: Yes


The water play area in this park was installed last year. Whilst it isn't large in size, it is the perfect area for kids to cool off after they have run themselves ragged in the playground or on the exercise equipment that is close by.
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Phillip Ruddock Water Play Park[/LINK] - Dundas
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Dundas Park, Yates Avenues Dundas Valley**

Parking: Yes
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Kiosk: No**

Shaded: Yes
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Toilets: Yes**

This is Sydney's latest water play park to open, thanks to Parramatta Council. Besides the water play facilities there is also a pretty good playground and loads of space for kids to run free.



Mary O'Brien Reserve - Zetland

Cnr Joynton Ave & Tilford St, Zetland

Parking: Yes

Kiosk: No

Shaded: No

Toilets: No

With so many people living in high rises around the Zetland/Green Square locale, it is wonderful that Sydney City Council have created such an awesome outdoor venue for them to play in at Mary O'Brien Reserve. With play equipment for all ages, BBQ's, boardwalks, shady trees, greens space for kids to run around on and a new water play area, this park is guaranteed to keep the whole family happy. The only negatives are that there aren't any toilets or shade sails over the play areas.



Most of the above water play parks are closed during the winter months so make sure you check the relevant websites before you go. Some are shaded, some aren't, so it is always a good idea to slip slop slap when you arrive.

Now it is over to you readers - are there any other free water play parks in Sydney that we should all know about?

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