20 parks listed

Best Parks for Toddlers in Inner West

Inner West has parks with toddler-specific playground equipment, shaded areas, and enclosed spaces ideal for children under 5. All listed parks have confirmed playground facilities.

What to look for

For toddlers, the key deal-breakers are fencing or safe boundaries, low-height age-appropriate equipment, shade, and toilets within easy reach.

Comparison table — Best Parks for Toddlers in Inner West

Park	Suburb	Playground	Toilets	Parking	BBQ / Picnic	Water	Details
Elkington Park	Balmain	✓	✓	✓	?	✓	View →
Burwood Park	Burwood	✓	✓	✓	✓	?	View →
Rhodes Park	Concord West	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Airey Park	Homebush West	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
AB Crofts Playground	Marrickville	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Mackey Park	Marrickville	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Rhodes Foreshore Park	Rhodes	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Ford Park	Strathfield South	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Montague Park	Drummoyne	✓	✓	?	?	?	View →
Darrell Jackson Gardens	Summer Hill	✓	✓	?	✓	?	View →
Stephen Street Playground	Balmain	✓	?	?	?	?	View →
Cabarita Park	Cabarita	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Brays Bay Reserve	Concord West	✓	✓	✓	✓	?	View →
Majors Bay Reserve	Concord West	✓	✓	✓	?	?	View →
Wangal Park	Croydon	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Brett Park	Drummoyne	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Robson Park	Haberfield	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Marlborough Street Playground	Leichhardt	✓	?	?	?	?	View →
Pioneers Memorial Park	Leichhardt	✓	✓	✓	?	?	View →
Wangal Nura Park	Leichhardt	✓	?	?	?	?	View →

Park profiles — Best Parks for Toddlers in Inner West

Elkington Park

📍 Balmain, NSW 2041

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Elkington Park is a public park on the Balmain foreshore at White Horse Point, best known for its historic 1936 band rotunda and harbour and river views. The park includes the Dawn Fraser Baths, a fully fenced playground and on-leash and off-leash dog areas.

Harbour Foreshore at Elkington Park

Elkington Park sits on the Balmain foreshore at White Horse Point, where views stretch across the harbour and river. The park includes the Dawn Fraser Baths and has water's edge access for swimming. A natural area of coastal sandstone foreshore forest lines the shore, and a historic 1936 band rotunda stands in the park. White Horse Point is linked to Captain Thunderbolt and Mary Ann Bugg in the park's romantic history, and the setting makes Elkington Park popular for outdoor wedding ceremonies.

Playground at Elkington Park

Elkington Park has a fully fenced playground that is toddler friendly and suitable for all abilities. The playground has sun shade and seats, and the park has tables and a shelter for a family meal. Toilets and disabled toilets are on site. Beyond the playground fence, lots of shaded areas across Elkington Park give children more room to run and play.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundToddler friendlyHarbour viewsSwimming and bathsPicnics with tablesWedding ceremoniesAccessible toilets

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Burwood Park

📍 Burwood, NSW 2134

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Burwood Park is a public park in Burwood NSW 2134 whose standout feature is its off-leash dog area. Burwood Park also has a playground for young children, sporting fields and courts, BBQ facilities, and a walking track of 0.6 mile, all open daily from 8am to 8pm.

Playground and Family Facilities at Burwood Park

Burwood Park has a playground that is inclusive and colourful. The playground at Burwood Park offers equipment for climbing, sliding and balancing, and it suits toddlers and younger children. Burwood Park has playground facilities suitable for children of different ages. Burwood Park has an enclosed playground with shaded shelters, so families can rest out of the sun while children play. Burwood Park has accessible toilets and clean toilets, along with a cafe at the centre of the park. Burwood Park also has benches and a pond with ducks, giving families other things to see between play sessions.

Sports Fields and Courts at Burwood Park

Burwood Park has large sporting fields for soccer, rugby, cricket, tennis and basketball. Burwood Park has tennis courts and a cricket field for organised and casual play. Burwood Park has table tennis tables under shade, so players can play out of the sun. Burwood Park also has outdoor fitness equipment placed throughout the park, giving visitors a way to exercise without booking a court. Burwood Park's sporting fields and courts make it a practical choice for weekend games and training sessions.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundToddler playWeekend BBQSports fields and tennisEasy 10-minute walkOutdoor fitness

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Rhodes Park

📍 Concord West, NSW 2138

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Rhodes Park in Concord West NSW 2138 is a fully fenced playground and garden on Killoola Street, featuring nature play equipment and a sheltered BBQ picnic area. Its standout feature is the 5 Senses Garden, a community garden run in partnership with the City of Canada Bay.

Playground and Garden at Rhodes Park

Rhodes Park has a fully fenced playground designed for toddlers and young children. The playground includes nature play elements, two sandpits with one raised sandpit that is wheelchair accessible, a water pump with channels, a climbing frame, balancing beams, logs and sandstone blocks, a tightrope, a boat, a bee rocker, a bird's nest-style swing and musical instruments. Within Rhodes Park, the 5 Senses Garden has a brightly coloured path running through the middle, with new and established plants and trees. Rhodes Park has ample shade on visits, but shade may not be adequate in full sun, so visitors should pack hats and sunscreen.

BBQ and Picnic Facilities at Rhodes Park

Rhodes Park has a large picnic shelter with tables, a tap, a sink and a barbecue. Rhodes Park also has a sheltered BBQ area that can be booked through the City of Canada Bay bookings page under the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway listing. Rhodes Park provides bench seating, a bubbler for drinking water and gardening amenities alongside its picnic areas. Groups planning a BBQ at Rhodes Park should reserve the sheltered area in advance through the council booking system.

Toddler playgroundFully fenced kids areaWeekend BBQPicnic shelterWheelchair-accessible sandpitCommunity garden visitsMemorial and cafe stopFamily day out

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Airey Park

📍 Homebush West, NSW 2140

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Airey Park is a family park of approximately 8 hectares on Bates Street, Homebush West. Its standout feature is an outdoor calisthenics gym with pull-up bars, push-up bars and abs benches, and the park also has a fenced playground, a cricket oval, a rugby league field and the Bay to Bay walk.

Outdoor Calisthenics Gym at Airey Park

Airey Park has an outdoor calisthenics site for bodyweight training, with chin-up and horizontal pull-up bars, push-up bars set low to the ground and abs benches, all on a wood chip surface. The site has all the bars and equipment needed for a full workout. The outdoor gym area also has table tennis, seating and a walking path. The Bay to Bay walk, with a cycleway running the length of the park, lets visitors add a ride or walk to a workout.

Fenced Playground and Picnic Areas at Airey Park

Airey Park has a toddler-friendly playground inside a fenced area, with a spinning merry-go-round that children enjoy and equipment for all ages. The park also has picnic areas with seats and tables, BBQ facilities, multiple shelters and drinking water for family gatherings. Airey Park is a peaceful, kid-friendly green space with walking paths, suited to relaxation and family outings on the weekend.

Outdoor fitness trainingKids playgroundWeekend BBQFamily picnic spotCricket and rugby fieldsBay to Bay walkSocial function hire

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AB Crofts Playground

📍 Marrickville, NSW 2204

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AB Crofts Playground is a small, fenced playground on Dibble Avenue in Marrickville, shaded by mature trees. Its most notable feature is a soft-fall play area with swings and climbing equipment that overlooks the Dibble Avenue Waterhole, a habitat for local birds. The park also has barbecues, a picnic area and toilets.

Soft-Fall Play Area at AB Crofts Playground

AB Crofts Playground has swings and climbing equipment set over soft-fall surfacing, which suits toddlers and younger children. The soft-fall play area was added during a later council upgrade, and the equipment has since been refreshed. The whole park is fenced with a gate, so small children stay contained within the play space. Shaded park benches sit beside the equipment, giving parents and carers a place to sit while children play under the mature trees.

Dibble Avenue Waterhole at AB Crofts Playground

AB Crofts Playground overlooks the Dibble Avenue Waterhole, which sits behind the park and serves as an enclosure and habitat for local birds. The waterhole is fenced and its gate is locked, so visitors watch the birdlife from the playground rather than entering. Recent works stabilised the waterhole's banks with sandstone blocks. The playground takes its name from Alfred Crofts, a former Marrickville councillor and deputy mayor.

Kids playgroundToddlers and young childrenWeekend BBQShaded picnicsCricket on the sports fieldWaterhole viewsFenced play space

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Mackey Park

📍 Marrickville, NSW 2204

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Mackey Park is a 6.15-hectare public park on the Cooks River in Marrickville. Its most notable feature is its sports grounds, the home ground of Marrickville Football Club since 1958 and the headquarters of Croquet NSW, with soccer and cricket fields, a fenced playground and riverside walking tracks.

Sports Grounds at Mackey Park

Mackey Park has soccer fields for winter competition and cricket grounds for summer. Marrickville Football Club has used Mackey Park as its home ground since 1958, and Croquet NSW has its headquarters at the park. The NSW River Canoe Club, Cooks River Croquet Club, Concordia Club and Marrickville Cricket Club also use Mackey Park. The soccer fields are flat, well marked and have floodlighting. The $2.9 million amenities building contains home and away change rooms, referee facilities and a club office. An outdoor exercise station sits beside the sporting grounds.

Playground and Picnic Areas at Mackey Park

Mackey Park has a fully fenced children's playground with toddler-friendly equipment, a sun shade, seats and tables, and the playground has all-abilities access. For picnics, Mackey Park has sheltered picnic settings, an enclosed barbecue area and covered BBQ areas at the new amenities building. The park also has a canteen, drinking water taps for bottle refills and an external drinking fountain. Visitors can explore a wetland at Mackey Park.

Kids playgroundWeekend BBQPicnics with friendsSoccer and cricket fieldsRiverside walksCroquet and canoeingAccessible toiletsCyclists on the cycle path

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Rhodes Foreshore Park

📍 Rhodes, NSW 2138

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Rhodes Foreshore Park is a 2.2-acre waterfront park on Shoreline Drive, Rhodes. Its standout feature is a fully enclosed playground designed for preschoolers and toddlers, with a small water play area nearby. The park also has dog-friendly areas, foreshore walking paths, accessible BBQ facilities and water views.

Enclosed Playground at Rhodes Foreshore Park

Rhodes Foreshore Park has a fully enclosed playground with two gated entrances, reached from the foreshore shared path. The playground is best suited to preschoolers and toddlers, and its equipment includes a metal mound slide, a tunnel, three swings, a see-saw, a spinning disc and balance logs. A small water play area sits near the playground for young children to splash in. Two shade sails cover part of the play area, and about six benches look out over the water.

Picnic and BBQ Facilities at Rhodes Foreshore Park

Rhodes Foreshore Park has accessible BBQ facilities and accessible picnic facilities, both added during a recent upgrade, along with picnic tables. Public toilets include a baby change table, which makes family picnics easier, and a water refill station provides drinking water. Rhodes Foreshore Park is a popular location for outdoor events, so the picnic areas can be busy on weekends.

Kids playgroundToddler-friendly playDog-friendly areasWeekend picnicsWaterfront walksAccessible BBQWildlife spottingFamily day out

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Ford Park

📍 Strathfield South, NSW 2136

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Ford Park is a public park on the Cooks River foreshore in Strathfield South. Its standout feature is the heritage-listed Jessie Broomfield Memorial Water Fountain, built for dogs and completed in 1948. The park also has a fully fenced playground, BBQs, picnic shelters, public toilets and a cricket practice wicket.

Fenced Playground at Ford Park

Ford Park has a fully fenced playground designed for young children. The playground includes a tower with a telescope that gives children a lookout over the park, plus a vertical climbing rope tunnel, a long high slide and a spring surfboard for rocking play. Ford Park has two swings, one adult-size and one toddler-size, so older children and toddlers can swing side by side. Sun shade, seats and tables sit close to the play area, giving parents a place to sit while children play.

BBQs and Picnic Shelters at Ford Park

Ford Park has BBQs and picnic shelters for groups who want to cook outdoors, with tables, seats and outdoor seating for eating together. The open space suits families, friends and sports groups, and the park has a cricket practice wicket. Public toilets make it easy to stay for a full afternoon. Ford Park is available for recreation and social hire, which suits gatherings and events held by groups.

Kids playgroundWeekend BBQPicnicsCycling on Bay to Bay pathCricket practiceDog water fountainWheelchair access

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Montague Park

📍 Drummoyne, NSW 2047

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Montague Park is a 1.3-acre family park on Henley Street in Drummoyne NSW 2047. Its standout feature is a fenced playground with a boat play structure, surrounded by shaded seating, while smooth, well-maintained paths through the lush greenery suit walking, running and a relaxed stroll.

Fenced Playground at Montague Park

Montague Park has a fenced playground designed for young children. The play equipment includes swings, slides, spring rockers, a bridge and a boat play structure. Shaded seating and natural shade surround the play area, so carers can sit close by while children play. The playground has toilets and a rubbish bin, which makes a longer visit with toddlers easier. The secure fence and nearby shade make Montague Park a practical choice for families in Drummoyne.

Walking and Running Paths at Montague Park

Montague Park has smooth, well-maintained pathways for walking and running, and designated paths and trails run through its 1.3 acres of lush greenery. Birds and possums can be seen along the way. The open grass between the paths suits frisbee, soccer and yoga, so the park works for a fitness session or a casual game as well as a stroll.

Kids playgroundFenced play areaFamily outingsWalking and running pathsFrisbee and soccerSpring and autumn visitsBirdwatching and wildlife spotting

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Darrell Jackson Gardens

📍 Summer Hill, NSW 2130

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Darrell Jackson Gardens is a large public park in Summer Hill NSW 2130. Its standout feature is the Summer Hill skate park, and the park also has two playgrounds, free casual tennis courts, a junior cricket wicket, and BBQ and picnic areas.

Playgrounds at Darrell Jackson Gardens

Darrell Jackson Gardens has two playgrounds for different ages. The fenced playground for toddlers and preschoolers has swings, low monkey bars and four slides, with shade cloth over part of it. The upgraded wooden playground has a nest swing, two small in-ground trampolines, an obstacle course and a slide structure with a spiderweb climbing wall, and it suits older preschoolers and primary school-aged children. Nearby nature play includes sandstone blocks for jumping and hiding and large logs for balancing.

Skate Park and Sports Courts at Darrell Jackson Gardens

Darrell Jackson Gardens has the Summer Hill skate park, with quarter pipes featuring a bowled corner, flat banks, ledges, a flat bar and blocks. Free tennis courts are open for casual use from 8am to 10pm without booking, and play is limited to one hour when others are waiting. The park also has a junior cricket wicket, a basketball hoop, a netball court and an outdoor chess board.

Skate parkKids playgroundToddler fenced playFree tennisWeekend BBQFamily picnicCricket and basketball

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Stephen Street Playground

📍 Balmain, NSW 2041

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Stephen Street Playground is a small council playground on Stephen Street in Balmain, designed for younger children such as toddlers and preschoolers. Its standout feature is fenced playground equipment set among trees. Birrung Park and the cafés and shops of Darling Street are a short walk away.

Young childrenToddlers and preschoolersSmall local playgroundCafé stop nearbyFerry access nearbyBirrung Park nearby

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Cabarita Park

📍 Cabarita, NSW 2137

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Cabarita Park is a waterfront park on the Parramatta River in Cabarita, best known for Cabarita Beach, a 200-metre swimming beach. The park also has a shaded playground, a toddler pool, barbecue spots, a kiosk, a large conservatory and the 4.7-mile Cabarita loop walking trail.

Cabarita Beach at Cabarita Park

Cabarita Beach is the swimming beach inside Cabarita Park, stretching 200 metres along the Parramatta River. The beach opened in 2015, when the water was deemed clean and safe for swimmers after 70 years. Swimming is permitted except for up to three days after heavy rain. The beach area has wheelchair access, public toilets and drinking water, with views across the water from the park's lush, well-maintained grounds.

Playground and Toddler Pool at Cabarita Park

Cabarita Park has a shaded playground for children in the beach area, close to the picnic and barbecue facilities. Cabarita Park also has a toddler pool, which gives very young children a separate shallow water area. Grand trees across the park shade the grounds, keeping play areas comfortable on warm days. Summers at Cabarita Park often reach the mid-30s Celsius, so the shade and the toddler pool suit families visiting in the warmer months.

Dogs allowedKids playgroundWeekend BBQBeach swimmingWaterfront walksPicnic with water viewsHeritage visitsWildlife spotting

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Brays Bay Reserve

📍 Concord West, NSW 2138

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Brays Bay Reserve is a riverside public park on the Parramatta River at 443 Concord Road, near Concord West in Sydney's inner west. Its standout feature is open lawns with plenty of picnic tables and public BBQs, plus a free car park and public toilets, which suit family picnics.

Picnic Areas and BBQs at Brays Bay Reserve

Brays Bay Reserve has plenty of picnic tables and BBQs available for public use. The reserve has wide, open lawns where families can spread out, run and play ball games. Its waterfront position on the Parramatta River gives every picnic stunning water views. Brays Bay Reserve is a good location for a family picnic, and visitors can use its lawns, picnic areas and nearby playgrounds for casual waterfront recreation. The picnic tables and BBQs sit within easy reach of the reserve's open grass, so families can set up a full meal and let children play close by.

Playground for Toddlers and Older Kids Next to Brays Bay Reserve

Brays Bay Reserve has an extensive kids' playground area used by families visiting the picnic space. McIlwaine Park Playground is next to Brays Bay Reserve and has two separate play areas. The play area for younger children is fenced, while the play area for older children is unfenced. Both play areas have shade cloths overhead, which helps during warm afternoons. Families can combine a playground visit with open lawns for ball games at Brays Bay Reserve, making it suitable for toddlers and older children alike.

Family picnicsWeekend BBQKids playgroundWaterfront viewsFree car parkBall gamesForeshore walks

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Majors Bay Reserve

📍 Concord West, NSW 2138

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Majors Bay Reserve is a public park in Concord West with a free outdoor gym that needs no membership or booking. The reserve also has a playground with a sandbox, a soccer field, a junior baseball ground, bike and BMX jump tracks, and it marks the end of the Concord Foreshore Trail.

Outdoor Gym and Sports Fields at Majors Bay Reserve

Majors Bay Reserve has a public outdoor gym with about five types of equipment: a chest press, an elliptical, parallel bars, a pull-up bar and a rowing station. Majors Bay Reserve also has a soccer field for team play and a ground used for junior baseball. Riders can use the reserve's bike track and its BMX jump track. Together these make the reserve a sports and recreation hub for Concord West.

Playground at Majors Bay Reserve

Majors Bay Reserve has a playground with slides, swings, a climbing structure and a sandbox. A baby changing station and restrooms make the reserve practical for visits with infants and toddlers. Next to the playground, an open grass field gives children extra room to run and play. Parents can pair playground time with a session at the outdoor gym, since both are in the same reserve.

Kids playgroundFree outdoor gymSoccer and baseballBike and BMX ridingWalking trail accessBaby changing facilitiesOpen grass space

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Wangal Park

📍 Croydon, NSW 2132

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Wangal Park is a 4.2 hectare park in Croydon whose standout feature is a large BBQ shelter that seats up to 70 people and can be hired for functions. The park also has several playgrounds, a skate park, a half basketball court, two large open fields and shared paths for walking and riding.

BBQ Shelters at Wangal Park

Wangal Park has a large BBQ shelter with two double-burner BBQs and six fixed tables, seating up to 70 people. This shelter is available for hire for functions, birthday parties and work team-building events, with bookings made by email to council@burwood.nsw.gov.au. Wangal Park also has five smaller BBQ shelters spread through the grounds, used on a first-come, first-served basis. Electric BBQs, numerous sheltered tables and open grassy space give families room to spread out.

Playgrounds at Wangal Park

Wangal Park has a large playground with a rope climbing structure, a second climbing structure with ladders, rock climbing and monkey bars. The large playground also has a spinning wheel and a three-swing set that includes an all-abilities swing, over rubber softfall under shade cloths. Monash Reserve, part of Wangal Park, has a smaller playground with a large rope climbing frame, two slides, rock climbing, a play shop, a rocking horse and a small swing set. An infant play area has a short slide and a seesaw, and a water pump sits beside a rocky creekbed.

Dogs allowedKids playgroundWeekend BBQFamily picnicsBirthday partiesSkate parkShared paths for cyclingAccessible facilities

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Brett Park

📍 Drummoyne, NSW 2047

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Brett Park is a free community park in Drummoyne on a Parramatta River inlet, beside the Bay Run. Its most notable feature is an upgraded nature-style playground with a sandpit and water pump, and the park also has free council-operated electric BBQs and a designated off-leash section for dogs.

Nature Playground at Brett Park

Brett Park's nature-style playground reopened on 15 December 2024 after a $650,000 makeover. The play space has climbing elements, swings, a slide and a sandpit, along with a water pump. Nature trails give children more to explore. The playground has seating and shade, so carers can supervise from a comfortable spot. The playground suits all ages, making it a practical choice for families with toddlers and older children alike.

Off-Leash Dog Section at Brett Park

Brett Park is very dog friendly and has a designated off-leash section, where dogs can run freely and socialise with other dogs. Outside that section, dogs must be kept on a lead in every other part of Brett Park, including around the playground and the picnic areas. Off-leash hours are set out on the posted signage, so owners should read the signs before letting a dog off the lead.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundFree electric BBQsFamily picnicsOutdoor gymMorning visitsBay Run walkers

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Robson Park

📍 Haberfield, NSW 2045

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Robson Park is a public park located at Boomerang Street and Motley Avenue in Haberfield NSW 2045. Its standout feature is its elevated views over Iron Cove, with glimpses of the Parramatta River, and a memorial rose flower feature at its high point. Robson Park also has a public BBQ area, a children's playground, and picnic tables under shade.

Playground and Shaded Play Area at Robson Park

Robson Park has a children's playground positioned at a corner of the park, next to the toilets. The playground has toddler-friendly equipment and sun shade covering the play equipment. An overhead sun shade and mature trees keep the play area breezy. Robson Park offers all-abilities access to its playground, and seats and tables are placed around the park for parents and carers. The park's shaded surroundings make the playground comfortable for children during warm weather.

BBQ and Picnic Areas at Robson Park

Robson Park has a public BBQ area with picnic tables placed nearby. Undercover picnic tables are spread around the park and suit small picnics. Landscaped gardens with flower patches and large shady palms provide natural shade across the grassy areas. Robson Park's BBQs are generally first come, first served and do not need a booking. Casual gatherings of 30 to 250 people, such as parties and picnics, are booked through Inner West Council's online booking system, and bookings are not accepted within 7 days of the event date.

Kids playgroundWeekend BBQShaded picnicsIron Cove viewsCycling by the waterFamily birthday gatheringsRelaxed afternoon

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Marlborough Street Playground

📍 Leichhardt, NSW 2040

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Marlborough Street Playground is a small neighbourhood park on Marlborough Street in Leichhardt. Its standout feature is a fully fenced playground with junior play equipment suited to toddlers and young children. The park also has open grass for ball games and a small community garden around its edges.

Fenced Toddler Playground at Marlborough Street Playground

Marlborough Street Playground has junior play equipment sized for toddlers and young children, and the whole play area is fully fenced, giving small children a contained space to play. The park is listed as toddler friendly, which makes it a practical choice for families with pre-school children in Leichhardt. Seats close to the equipment let parents and carers stay near their children while they play.

Grass Area and Community Garden at Marlborough Street Playground

Marlborough Street Playground has a grass area for running and ball play, which gives children open space beyond the play equipment. A small community garden lines the edges of the park, so planted beds surround visitors as they move around. Together, the grass and the garden give this compact Leichhardt park a relaxed feel that suits short visits with young children.

Toddler playKids playgroundFenced play spaceBall games on grassCommunity garden visitsParents with young children

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Pioneers Memorial Park

📍 Leichhardt, NSW 2040

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Pioneers Memorial Park is a public park in Leichhardt NSW 2040 on the site of the former Balmain Cemetery. Its standout feature is an off-leash dog area covering about one-third of the park on the eastern side, and it also has an all-abilities playground, the Bicentennial Rotunda and a WWI memorial.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Pioneers Memorial Park

The off-leash dog area at Pioneers Memorial Park takes up about one-third of the park on the eastern side and is not fenced. Dogs must be on a leash on the western side, and they are not allowed near the children's playground. Dog-waste bag dispensers and bins are provided. Dog walkers regularly use the paths and grassy areas across Pioneers Memorial Park.

Playground at Pioneers Memorial Park

Pioneers Memorial Park has a colourful climbing playground with a large sandpit, swings, slides and climbing nets. The playground is toddler-friendly and includes all-abilities features and facilities for disabled children. Ramps for prams sit on either side of the playground, and there are seats for parents and carers. A toilet is near the playground, and free Wi-Fi covers the area around the playground and the rotunda.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundStroller-friendly rampsWheelchair accessiblePicnicsTakeaway coffee nearbyFree Wi-FiHeritage walks

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Wangal Nura Park

📍 Leichhardt, NSW 2040

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Wangal Nura Park is a Leichhardt park at 41 Flood Street, NSW 2040, with a fully fenced, toddler-friendly playground under a shade sail. It also has a large grassy area, a basketball hoop, a soccer goal, walking tracks and picnic areas.

Playground and Shade Sail at Wangal Nura Park

Wangal Nura Park has a playground that is fully fenced, toddler friendly and suitable for all abilities. The playground at Wangal Nura Park includes seats and tables for adults supervising children. Wangal Nura Park has a shade sail that makes midday play practical during warm weather. Children at Wangal Nura Park can use a fort structure and children's play equipment. Families visiting Wangal Nura Park can combine time on the playground with a picnic in the park's open areas.

Sports Facilities and Open Grass at Wangal Nura Park

Wangal Nura Park has a basketball hoop for shooting practice and casual games. Wangal Nura Park has a soccer goal that gives players a place to kick a ball. Wangal Nura Park has a big grassy area that offers open space for running, throwing and informal play. The basketball hoop, soccer goal and grassy area sit together, so Wangal Nura Park works well for groups who want to play ball games in one spot. Visitors who want to play soccer at Wangal Nura Park can use the soccer goal and the surrounding grass.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Inner West parks have toddler-specific playground equipment?

Look for parks with recently upgraded playgrounds which typically include low-height climbing equipment and safe ground surfaces suitable for toddlers.

Are there fenced playgrounds in Inner West for toddlers?

Several parks in Inner West have fenced or partially enclosed playground areas. Check individual park listings for fencing confirmation.

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