Parks & Playgrounds

River Park (listed as Arista Way park on Google!) is a sweet little park amid a very large reserve in Ermington along Parramatta River, with views across to Olympic Park. It's small but mighty, ticking the following boxes we mums love: it is fully fenced (with two access points) it has soft fall ground it…

Parents of train lovers rejoice! We've found you a park that ticks all the boxes! WinJoy Reserve is a small playground in Rydalmere that packs in plenty of fun especially for locomotive fans, featuring not only a train for playing in, but also a ticket booth and waiting platform to boot. The soft fall ground even…

Open in February 2019, this all-abilities, inclusive playground in Lane Cove North is definitely one to visit! With a budget of $4 million, Mindarie Park is not short on impressive features and facilities. The playspace aligns with the Everyone Can Play in NSW guidelines to cater for all people, including disabled and able-bodied children and their…

The City of Parramatta’s first all-inclusive playground and water play park opened at Ollie Webb Reserve in early 2019, offering a thoughtfully designed space for children of all ages and abilities. The $1.8 million regional-size facility features accessible play equipment, water play elements, and sensory experiences, ensuring an inclusive and engaging environment for all visitors,…

  Would you consider your child to be a bit of a ninja warrior? In that case, Dunbar Park playground might be perfect for them! The set up provides a great little course that the kids can practice over and over again. #bingo Dunbar park is home to Ryde Little Athletics and an athletics field…

  Upgraded October 2018, Forest Park on Blaxland Road is small but nifty and seems to be best suited to older kids aged 4 and above (younger kids may not be able to reach or use the equipment). There is, however, a baby/toddler swing to keep those little ones happy! The playground has a lovely…

  David Hamilton Reserve is a brand new park in Eastwood on the Dundas Valley side, completed late September 2018. This cute neighbour playground is a fantastic size and has 100% soft fall ground AKA NO BARK GROUND! The soft fall ground is designed to look like a river which means when kids are in…

Welcome to ELS Hall Park! Open late September 2018, Ryde Council gave a lot of thought to this upgrade and has included some lovely features which are sure to delight. Firstly, the playground has been designed with its natural surroundings in mind to fit the landscape. More on that later. Some other features we love:…

Banjo Paterson, one of Australia's most loved and influential poets, spent his childhood in Gladesville, at Rockend Cottage which is now the home of Banjo Paterson Cottage Restaurant and borders the edge of the aptly named "Banjo Paterson Park". Banjo Paterson Park is a 5-acre park on the water's edge at the end of Wharf…

Golden Grove is a wonderful fully fenced playground in West Pymble. It offers some great natural shade and is suitable for babies up to around 10 years!

Peel Park in Gladesville has had a makeover and it's really cute!  The equipment is great and includes: balancing beams 4 person seated spinner rope pyramid swings cubby house with slide There is also a pathway for scootering and a big grassy area for kicking a ball or having a picnic, should be so inclined!…

We've personally tried and tested nearly every park and playground in the Ryde area (and surrounds!) - it's a tough gig but someone's got to do it ?! Did you know we also rate each park out of 6 based on whether or not it has the following factors?: Coffee close by Shade Sail Bike/scooter track…