Bicentennial Park isn’t just another green space—it spans a whopping 40 hectares of natural heritage landscape, complete with wetlands, mangroves, lakes, gardens, and playgrounds. We spent 2 hours there and only managed to see a small part of what it had to offer!
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3 Playgrounds, 3 Different Adventures
1. Concord West Playground (Main Playground)
Located near Victoria Avenue, this large playground is great for mixed ages and includes:
- Swings (including toddler swings)
- Slides
- Flying fox
- Cubby house
- Monkey bars
- Grid hopper game
- Tunnels
- Shaded seating and log benches
- Mini scooter/bike track with road markings and a roundabout
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Right beside the playground, you’ll find:
- A half basketball court
- BBQ facilities and picnic tables
- Toilets
- The Egret Pavilion, which can be hired for parties and gatherings
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2. Village Green Playground
This beautiful and shady spot is set alongside Lake Belvedere and close to the Treillage Tower. It features:
- Flying fox
- Spider rope climber
- Monkey bars
- Shopfront cubby house
- Slides, bridges, and a wobble walk
- Natural play elements like a dry creek bed
- BBQs, seating and lush lawns
Perfect for a more relaxed visit, especially if you pair it with a stroll past the water features and up the viewing tower.
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3. New 2022 Playground (Bicentennial Drive)
Say hello to the brand-new addition, located between the water fountains and the bridge over Bennelong Parkway. This exciting playground brings the total in the park to three, and offers a fresh play experience with:
- A modern flying fox
- A mini merry-go-round
- Swings, including a mini swing
- A colourful xylophone
- A climbing play gym with a slide
- Heaps of trees that are perfect for climbing
- Bubbler, shaded seating, and nearby parking along Bicentennial Drive
Right next door is a fenced off-leash dog park—great if you’re bringing your furry friend along!
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Scooting, Biking & Exploring
Bicentennial Park is a dream for active families, with:
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Over 35km of shared bike and walking paths, connected to the Parramatta Valley Cycleway and M4 pathway
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A mini road-style scooter track perfect for little learners (at Concord West)
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Bike hire available from $10 (kids’ bikes), plus tag-alongs and adult options
Whether your child is on training wheels or racing ahead, there’s plenty of space to ride.
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Nature Walks & Wetlands
Beyond the playgrounds, the park is home to a range of natural highlights:
- Badu Mangroves: Explore the raised boardwalk through one of the most important wetland ecosystems in Sydney
- Lake Belvedere: Spot ducks, picnic lakeside or enjoy the beautiful views
- Treillage Tower: Climb the spiral staircase for a 360-degree view of the wetlands, parklands, and city skyline
- Fountains: The kids will get wet, so bring a towel!
- Bird hides and native gardens: A great way to slow things down and take it all in
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Facilities & Extras
- Waterview Café: Located near the Village Green, perfect for coffee or a bite to eat
- Pavilions for Hire: Egret, Lake, Heron, Hill, and Corymbia pavilions all offer tables, shade, and BBQs—perfect for parties
- Toilets with baby change are conveniently located near the playgrounds and café
- Parking: Plenty of free parking (especially on Bicentennial Drive & Victoria Avenue). New meters coming in 2025 will offer 2 free hours, then hourly fees apply
- Dogs: Leashed dogs welcome in most areas, with a fenced off-leash zone near the new playground
Right outside the playground, there are also heaps of other great features including:
- a mini scooter/bike track
- half basketball court
- loads of tables and seating
- a BBQ area
- toilets
- Egret Pavilion which can be hired for parties
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Beyond the playground, there is so much more to see and do. We strolled through the mangroves and the beautifully landscaped grounds, past the oh-so-tall viewing tower and through the water fountains (the kids couldn’t resist and got soaked) to rest in a lovely manicured garden.
We didn’t even get to the other playground (Village Green).. or the bike hire area.. or the Waterview Cafe… maybe next time!
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Getting there
Bicentennial Park is located within Sydney Olympic Park. To drive to Concord West playground, you enter the park from Victoria Ave, Concord. There is a carpark there with plenty of unmetered parking.
RDM Rating
Age Range: 0 -12
Coffee close by – Waterview Cafe
Shade Sails – 1
Bike/scooter track – 1 (a fun little track plus the rest of the acres of parkland)
Noteworthy feature/s – 1 (LOADS of other fun stuff to do and see)
Can host a party (bbq, tables, toilets) – 1 (many pavilions for hire – read more)
Gated / safe – 1 (not gated but very far from cars/roads)
TOTAL: 6 / 6
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