Rhodes Park
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.
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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.
Kokoda Memorial and Cafe at Rhodes Park
Rhodes Park includes the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway, a memorial area that visitors can explore within the park. Rhodes Park also contains the Ralph Honner Kokoda Education Centre, which sits alongside the memorial precinct. The Kokoda Cafe operates at Rhodes Park, and public toilets sit immediately outside the fenced playground area near the cafe. Visitors who want history alongside play can combine a walk through the memorial with a visit to the playground and garden.
Facilities at Rhodes Park
Visitor tips for Rhodes Park
- ✓Park in the car park directly outside the garden via Killoola Street, or use the Mary Street car park about 200 metres away.
- ✓Pack hats and sunscreen, as shade may not be adequate in full sun.
- ✓Supervise young children closely on the metal climbing frame.
- ✓Book the sheltered BBQ area through the City of Canada Bay bookings page before your visit.
- ✓Public toilets are immediately outside the fenced playground area, so use them before entering the play zone if needed.
- ✓Walk from Rhodes train station, which is a 5 to 10 minute walk away, if you are coming by public transport.
Getting to Rhodes Park
Rhodes Park, Killoola Street, Concord West NSW 2138. A car park is directly outside the garden, accessed via Killoola Street. A second car park on Mary Street is about 200 metres from the garden. Rhodes train station is a 5 to 10 minute walk away.
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Frequently asked questions about Rhodes Park
Is there a playground at Rhodes Park for young kids?
Rhodes Park has a fully fenced playground with nature play elements. The playground includes a raised sandpit designed for wheelchair users, a climbing frame, balancing beams, a tightrope and a water pump with channels.
What facilities are there for toddlers at Rhodes Park in Concord West?
Rhodes Park has a fully fenced playground that particularly suits families with toddlers and young children. Facilities include two sandpits, a bee rocker, a bird's nest-style swing, musical instruments and a boat. Public toilets sit immediately outside the fenced area.
Are there BBQs and picnic tables at Rhodes Park?
Rhodes Park has a large picnic shelter with tables, a tap, a sink and a barbecue. It also has a sheltered BBQ area that can be booked through the City of Canada Bay bookings page.
Where do I park when visiting Rhodes Park, and is parking free?
Rhodes Park has a car park directly outside the garden, accessed via Killoola Street. A second car park on Mary Street is about 200 metres from the garden.
Is Rhodes Park wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets and paths?
Rhodes Park has a wheelchair-accessible raised sandpit within its fully fenced, all-abilities playground. The garden includes accessible garden beds and paths.
Are there public toilets at Rhodes Park?
Rhodes Park has public toilets immediately outside the fenced playground area. The Kokoda Cafe is also located just outside the fenced area.