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Best Shaded Playgrounds in Sydney

Beat the Aussie heat with these well-shaded outdoor play spaces.

Updated December 2024 • 10 locations

Gipps Street Recreation Precinct
1

Gipps Street Recreation Precinct

Claremont Meadows, NSW

4.8

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

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Bicentennial Park West Playspace
2

Bicentennial Park West Playspace

Sydney Olympic Park, NSW

4.8

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

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Fagan Park
3

Fagan Park

Hornsby, NSW

4.7

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

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Sydney Park Playground
4

Sydney Park Playground

St Peters, NSW

4.7

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

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Darling Quarter Playground
5

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

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Pirrama Park
6

Pirrama Park

Pyrmont, NSW

4.6

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

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Fairfield Adventure Park
7

Fairfield Adventure Park

Fairfield, NSW

4.6

Adventure theme, slides, climbing structures, open spaces

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Blaxland Riverside Park
8

Blaxland Riverside Park

Sydney Olympic Park, NSW

4.6

Sydney's largest adventure playground (3 hectares), Water features, moving play elements, high landforms, enclosed spaces, accessible equipment

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West Epping Park
9

West Epping Park

Epping, NSW

4.6

Modern play equipment, slides, climbing structures, toddler areas, open grass

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Wawai Ngurra Nurragingy
10

Wawai Ngurra Nurragingy

602 Woodstock Ave, Rooty Hill NSW 2766, Australia

4.6

Large inclusive play space by Blacktown Council. Fully fenced with elevated walkway, all-access swings, slides, musical items, trampoline.

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About Shaded Playgrounds in Sydney

Finding the perfect playground can be challenging for busy parents. Our curated list of the best shaded 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.