Buttenshaw Park
Buttenshaw Park is a public park at 389 Great Western Highway, Springwood NSW 2777, managed by Blue Mountains City Council. Its standout feature is the youth-focused play space, a custom jungle gym for tweens and teens with a flying fox, climbing structures and a giant swing, plus the Buttenshaw Park Pump Track.
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About Buttenshaw Park
Youth Play Space at Buttenshaw Park
Buttenshaw Park has a youth-focused play space that is now open. The play space is a custom jungle gym designed for tweens and teens, offering a variety of climbing challenges and rest areas within a safe and contained environment. The first stage of the play space includes a flying fox, a climbing structure, a climbing net, a giant swing and timber seating. Buttenshaw Park also has a new accessible footpath installed as part of this first stage. The play space was completed in 2023, and its equipment was manufactured by Lappset using timber. Buttenshaw Park has a baby swing for younger children, and the design makes use of the park's sloped topography.
Pump Track at Buttenshaw Park
Buttenshaw Park has a bike pump track called the Buttenshaw Park Pump Track, which is now complete. The pump track is located at 389 Great Western Highway in Springwood. Buttenshaw Park's pump track is not a beginner track, so riders should approach it and use it with care. The pump track sits alongside the youth play space, giving Buttenshaw Park a recreation option for older kids and teenagers who want more challenge than the standard playground. Riders can use the track as part of a visit that also includes the play space and picnic area.
Picnic Facilities and Toilets at Buttenshaw Park
Buttenshaw Park has a picnic area with picnic tables and seating for visitors. The park has a formal gardens setting, which gives the picnic area a relaxed, landscaped feel next to the children's playground. Buttenshaw Park has public toilets, and the restrooms sit a two-minute stroll back through the carpark from the playground. Buttenshaw Park has timber seating beside the youth play space, so families can rest between activities. These facilities together make Buttenshaw Park a practical location for a family picnic with children.
Facilities at Buttenshaw Park
Visitor tips for Buttenshaw Park
- ✓Toilets are a two-minute stroll back through the carpark from the playground.
- ✓The Buttenshaw Park Pump Track is not a beginner track, so approach it and ride with care.
- ✓Use the picnic tables and seating near the playground for a family lunch.
- ✓The Springwood Aquatic Centre is at the northern end of the park, so a swim can be combined with a visit.
- ✓The park sits between Lewin Street and Churchill Street, just off the Great Western Highway.
- ✓Older children and teens can use the climbing net, flying fox and giant swing in the youth play space.
Getting to Buttenshaw Park
389 Great Western Highway, Springwood NSW 2777, located just off the highway between Lewin Street and Churchill Street. The park has an on-site carpark.
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- 📍Springwood Aquatic Centre (at the northern end of the park)
- 📍Indoor pools (directly behind the park)
- 📍Netball courts (around the corner from the park)
- 📍Great Western Highway
- 📍Lewin Street
- 📍Churchill Street
Frequently asked questions about Buttenshaw Park
Does Buttenshaw Park have a playground for young kids?
Buttenshaw Park has a children's playground as well as a youth-focused play space. The youth play space is a custom jungle gym designed for tweens and teens. Buttenshaw Park also has a baby swing for younger children.
What facilities for families are available at Buttenshaw Park in Springwood?
Buttenshaw Park has a picnic area with picnic tables and seating. The park has public toilets, a children's playground and a baby swing. Buttenshaw Park also has an accessible footpath and an on-site carpark.
Is Buttenshaw Park a good spot for a birthday party or family picnic?
Buttenshaw Park has a picnic area with tables and seating, which suits a family picnic. The children's playground and youth play space give kids places to play during a visit. Toilets are a short walk from the playground.
What sports or recreation facilities does Buttenshaw Park have?
Buttenshaw Park has the Buttenshaw Park Pump Track, which is now complete and is not a beginner track. The park also has a youth-focused play space with a flying fox, climbing net and giant swing. Netball courts and the Springwood Aquatic Centre are located nearby.
Where do I park when I visit Buttenshaw Park, and is parking free?
Buttenshaw Park has an on-site carpark. The park is located at 389 Great Western Highway in Springwood, just off the highway between Lewin Street and Churchill Street.
Are there public toilets at Buttenshaw Park?
Yes, Buttenshaw Park has public toilets. The restrooms are a two-minute stroll back through the carpark from the playground. Restrooms are among the listed facilities at the park.