Colquhoun Park
Colquhoun Park is a community park in the Merrylands area, established in 1926 under the patronage of Mayor John Colquhoun. Its best-known features are children's play equipment and public BBQs, with picnic shelters, tables and plenty of open grass around them for family gatherings.
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About Colquhoun Park
Playgrounds and Open Grass at Colquhoun Park
Colquhoun Park has playground areas with play equipment designed for children's recreation. Open grassy spaces surround the play areas, giving families room to gather, spread out and spend time together. Because Colquhoun Park is classed as a sportsground as well as a general community use park, the open grass also suits casual recreational sports. The mix of play equipment and lawn makes Colquhoun Park a relaxing local space for parents with young children in Merrylands.
BBQ and Picnic Facilities at Colquhoun Park
Colquhoun Park has public BBQ facilities that anyone in the community can use. Picnic shelters and picnic tables are spread throughout the grounds, so groups can cook and eat outdoors under cover. Colquhoun Park pairs these amenities with its open lawns, which makes it suited to weekend BBQs, family celebrations and community picnics. Families can combine a meal at the shelters with time at the playground areas on the same visit.
Facilities at Colquhoun Park
Visitor tips for Colquhoun Park
- ✓Early morning and evening visits are an option, since the park never closes.
Getting to Colquhoun Park
196 Blaxcell Street, South Granville NSW 2142, on Blaxcell Street in the Granville and Merrylands area.
Open in Google Maps →Nearby Merrylands
- 📍Holroyd Gardens Nature Reserve
- 📍Central Gardens Nature Reserve
Frequently asked questions about Colquhoun Park
Does Colquhoun Park have a playground?
Yes, it has playground areas with equipment for children, set beside open grass.
Are there BBQs at Colquhoun Park?
Yes, public BBQs are there for community use, and the park also has picnic shelters and tables.
What are the opening hours for Colquhoun Park?
Colquhoun Park is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Can you play sport at Colquhoun Park?
Yes, the park doubles as a sportsground, and its lawns suit informal games.