Parc Menai
Parc Menai is a 13.9 acre park in Menai NSW 2234, Australia, with a playground, BBQ shelter, picnic tables, toilets, a skate park and a basketball court. Its standout feature is the free, concrete half-court basketball court, sized for FIBA 3x3 play, installed in December 2020.
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Playground and Accessible Play at Parc Menai
Parc Menai has a playground with a good range of equipment for children of different ages. The playground was upgraded in 2017 and includes an accessible carousel. Parc Menai has a Liberty Swing for wheelchair users, and this swing sits in a fenced, shaded area. Little children can use a slide reached by a rock-climbing style ramp. The playground also includes a couple of swings, spring rockers, a rope climbing structure and a separate climbing structure for older children. Balancing ropes and a wooden perimeter edge sit alongside the play area. The playground has a bark ground surface, so closed shoes are recommended. The park is fenced where the main car park is but is not fully enclosed, and only the Liberty Swing area has shade cloth, while trees provide shade across the rest of the playground.
Basketball Court and Skate Park at Parc Menai
Parc Menai has a half-court basketball court that is free to use and open to the community. The concrete court is FIBA 3x3-size, was installed in December 2020, and has a single hoop. The basketball court can get busy at peak times. Parc Menai has a skate park with bowls, hips, rails, banks, quarter pipes and an 8ft vert quarter pipe. The skate park is located within the park along Menai Road. Parc Menai's sports and active facilities suit young people who want to shoot hoops or ride skateboards and scooters in one visit.
Facilities at Parc Menai
Visitor tips for Parc Menai
- ✓Wear closed shoes for the playground, because the bark surface gets into sandals.
- ✓Keep an eye on little children, as the park is fenced only where the main car park is.
- ✓Use the Liberty Swing area for a fenced, shaded play option.
- ✓Expect the basketball court to be busy at peak times, as it has a single hoop.
- ✓Park in the Menai Marketplace car park and walk to the rear playground area.
- ✓Bring a picnic to use the open lawn areas, which are large and suit picnics.
Getting to Parc Menai
158/168 Menai Road, Menai NSW 2234. Parc Menai is next to Menai Marketplace, and the playground sits at the rear of the shopping centre. Parking is available in the Menai Marketplace car park, which has ample spaces.
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Frequently asked questions about Parc Menai
Does Parc Menai have a playground for young kids?
Yes, Parc Menai has a playground with a slide for little children, swings and spring rockers. The playground was upgraded in 2017 and includes an accessible carousel. Older children can use a rope climbing structure and a separate climbing structure.
Are there BBQs and picnic tables at Parc Menai?
Parc Menai has a BBQ with shelter. Parc Menai also has accessible picnic tables and seats, plus lots of open space for picnics.
What sports or recreation facilities does Parc Menai have?
Parc Menai has a free half-court basketball court, a skate park and a circular bike path. The skate park includes bowls, hips, rails, banks, quarter pipes and an 8ft vert quarter pipe.
Is there parking at Parc Menai, and is it free?
Parc Menai has parking next to Menai Marketplace, and the council describes it as ample. The playground sits at the rear of the marketplace, with parking in the shopping centre car park.
What are the opening hours for Parc Menai?
Parc Menai is open daily, 24 hours. The park is located at 158/168 Menai Road, Menai NSW 2234.
Is Parc Menai wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Parc Menai has disabled access. The playground includes a Liberty Swing for wheelchair users, which is fenced and shaded, and accessible picnic tables and seats.