Brian King Park
Brian King Park is a smaller park at 36 Braddon Street, Oxley Park NSW 2760. Its standout feature is a playspace co-designed by local school students, with a multiplay unit, slide, nest swing and nature play, set beside a bike track and a handball court.
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About Brian King Park
Student-Designed Playspace at Brian King Park
Brian King Park has a playspace co-designed by Year 5 and 6 students from Oxley Park Public School as part of Penrith City Council's 2019 Penrith Mayoral Challenge. The playspace centres on a multiplay unit with a slide, alongside swings, a nest swing and nature play equipment. Brian King Park's first upgrade stage added refurbished, accessible play equipment on softfall surfacing. A partial fence surrounds the playspace, and a shade sail covers it in warm weather.
Bike Track and Handball Court at Brian King Park
Brian King Park has a bike track next to the playspace, where children can ride while others use the play equipment. Brian King Park also has a handball court for informal games. Fitness equipment is listed as an adjacent facility, so adults can exercise close by. The bike track, handball court and fitness equipment give Brian King Park active options for families as well as its playground.
Picnic Facilities at Brian King Park
Brian King Park has picnic tables, and its first upgrade stage added a picnic shelter, seating and park furniture. Brian King Park has a water bubbler near the playspace and a rubbish bin for visitors. Wheelchair-accessible pathways lead to the play equipment, so visitors with a wheelchair or pram can reach the picnic area and the playspace. The park is a smaller local space maintained by Penrith City Council.
Facilities at Brian King Park
Visitor tips for Brian King Park
- ✓Bring a bike so older kids can ride the track while younger ones play.
- ✓Keep a close eye on toddlers, as the fence around the playspace is only partial.
- ✓On warm days, stay in the part of the playspace under the shade sail.
Getting to Brian King Park
Brian King Park is at 36 Braddon Street, Oxley Park NSW 2760, in the City of Penrith, and Braddon Street is its main access point.
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- 📍Uniting Susanna Early Learning
- 📍St Marys Uniting Church (about 120 metres southeast)
- 📍Oxley Park Public School (about 580 metres southwest)
Frequently asked questions about Brian King Park
Is Brian King Park good for young children?
Yes, the equipment sits on softfall, though the playspace is only partly fenced.
Does Brian King Park have a bike track?
Yes, a bike track runs beside the playspace.
Is Brian King Park wheelchair accessible?
Yes, wheelchair-accessible pathways reach the accessible play equipment, and they work for prams as well.
Are there picnic tables at Brian King Park?
Yes, there are picnic tables plus a picnic shelter and seating.
Who designed the playground at Brian King Park?
Local school students in Year 5 and 6 helped shape it through a council challenge in 2019.