Inglis Park Playground, Randwick – one word: AMAZING! Looking for a seriously epic playground day out? Inglis Park in Randwick is worth every minute of the 35–40 minute drive from Ryde. Designed for kids aged 2–12, this playground is a total winner, packed with features for all ages and set in a lovely green space with cafes and restaurants right across the road.
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What You’ll Find:
- A huge, adventure-packed playground
- Plenty of open green space
- Heaps of seating and benches
- The Newmarket Dining precinct right nearby
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Playground Features
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For Younger Kids:
- Medium-sized plastic slide with rope to climb
- Soft-fall climbing wall with “half bubbles”
- Crawl-through tunnels at ground level
- Everyone’s favourite – flower speakers!
- Variety of swings, including a baby swing and the much-loved circle rope swing
- Merry-go-round for kids who love a bit of spin
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For Older Kids:
- A huge metal slide, approx. 6m long, accessible from several points
- Stairs and rope corridor leading to two large rope walls
- A climb to the top reveals two twisted metal slides, fully enclosed with safety mesh
- A 360-degree walkable enclosed house-like structure, with stairs to vary the incline and timber beams for a challenge
- A seriously impressive climbing zone: rock wall, walking rope wall, square rope wall and more
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Good to Know:
- Shade: While there’s no shade sail, the mature trees and playground structure offer plenty of natural shade
- Ground Cover: Mostly soft fall with just a small patch of bark
- Toilets: Nearby in the Newmarket Dining precinct
- Seating: Loads of benches and spots to chill while the kids play
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Nearby Eats
Right across from the park is the Newmarket Dining precinct – perfect for grabbing a coffee, brunch, or lunch. Whether it’s a quick bite or a longer pit stop, it’s ideal for combining playtime with a family-friendly outing.
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Getting There / Parking
Inglis Park is located a 164 Barker St, Randwick.
Parking isn’t amazing (street parking only), but don’t let that put you off – we found a spot just a 1-minute walk away.
🛣 Driving from Ryde? You can either:
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Head down Epping Rd, through the Harbour Tunnel, and exit at Randwick after the Eastern Distributor
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Or take Victoria Rd, head through the City, then take the Cross City Tunnel to the Eastern Distributor, exiting at Randwick