Darrell Jackson Gardens
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.
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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.
BBQ and Picnic Areas at Darrell Jackson Gardens
Darrell Jackson Gardens has a new covered picnic table and barbecue beside the new playground equipment, plus a designated picnic area with more picnic tables and seats across the grounds. Casual events of 30 to 250 people, such as picnics and parties, must be booked through Inner West Council's online booking system. Bookings are not accepted within 7 days of the event, and a booking cancelled more than 7 days ahead is refunded minus a $50 cancellation fee.
Facilities at Darrell Jackson Gardens
Visitor tips for Darrell Jackson Gardens
- ✓Have a wet-weather backup for a booked event, as bookings are not rescheduled or refunded for bad weather.
- ✓Pick up a coffee from the cafe nearby.
Getting to Darrell Jackson Gardens
91 Carlton Crescent, Summer Hill NSW 2130. The park sits behind the car park at Summer Hill Village, next to the Summer Hill Community Centre, and about a 10-minute walk from Summer Hill train station.
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- 📍Summer Hill Community Centre
- 📍Summer Hill Village
Frequently asked questions about Darrell Jackson Gardens
Does Darrell Jackson Gardens have a playground for toddlers?
Yes. Toddlers and preschoolers have their own fenced playground, while older children can use the wooden one with trampolines and an obstacle course.
Are the tennis courts at Darrell Jackson Gardens free?
Yes, casual play is free and needs no booking between 8am and 10pm.
Are there toilets at Darrell Jackson Gardens?
Yes, the park has public toilets.
Is there parking near Darrell Jackson Gardens?
Yes, visitors can park in the car park at Summer Hill Village.
What are the opening hours of Darrell Jackson Gardens?
Darrell Jackson Gardens is open 24 hours a day, every day.