Seven Sydney playgrounds with gorgeous water views

We love playgrounds! When you have wild, active kids like mine they’re a sanity saver. And they’re also totally free to use – how cool is that?

There are literally hundreds of wonderful playgrounds in Sydney, here’s a list of my family’s favourite playgrounds with stunning water views.

Not only are the playgrounds themselves really well equipped, but their glorious views can help lift even the most flagging and sleep-deprived parents’ spirits.

1) Bilarong Reserve Playground, Narrabeen Lake

There’s a spacious enclosed area for little kids, lots of thrilling equipment for the bigger kids, a huge sandpit and the best stone sculptures of all the playgrounds in Sydney.

2) Bondi Beach Playground, Bondi

Set right in the middle of the promenade, with the best views of Sydney’s most iconic beach, this enclosed playground has great equipment for young children especially.

3) Clifton Gardens Playground, Mosman

Fantastic views of Sydney Harbour from this huge playground set in a beautiful reserve by a sweeping harbour beach. There’s an enclosed area for the little ones and challenging equipment for the big kids.

4) Clontarf Beach Playground, Clontarf

This playground has ship themed equipment and is especially good for younger children. It is set in a huge reserve and is close to the netted swimming area. Kids love seeing the nearby Spit Bridge raise and lower and all the boats going by. Lovely views of Middle Harbour, however it’s not all at enclosed.

5) Collaroy Beach Playground, Collaroy

Brand new and full of marvellous equipment, this playground is one of the best on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. It has glorious ocean views and is close to the beach and the fabulous kids rock pool and beach area. It’s fully enclosed.

6) Pirrama Park Playground, Pyrmont

Enjoy the best harbour views in Sydney for free from this excellent playground. It has all sorts of groovy equipment including a water play area. It’s not enclosed and right on the water’s edge so be careful with the little ones.

7) Shelly Beach Reserve Playground, Cronulla

This very large and fully fenced playground has fantastic play equipment, and lots of sand, so bring your bucket and spade. It is set within a large park right on the beach. There’s a rock pool and a small safe beach for kids to splash at.

So there are our favourites. But there are more. I’d love to hear about the playgrounds with great water views that you love. And not necessarily in Sydney, of course.

Look forward to reading and exploring more great playgrounds – you’ve got to love free fun with the kids. Feel free to share your favourites in the comments below!

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44 Comments

- - ella12 said
  - 29 Nov 2017
    4:33 pm
Sounds just lovely, thanks for sharing.

- - mom81879 said
  - 16 Nov 2015
    1:17 pm
They sound like fantastic parks! If I’m ever in Sydney (which I could be as my brother lives there!) I may get around to checking them out

- - mom94125 said
  - 18 Oct 2015
    5:36 pm
yes sydney is a beautiful place

- - mom113055 said
  - 29 Jul 2015
    12:24 am
we have to try this place looking great

- - mom71809 said
  - 31 May 2015
    8:20 pm
Thanks will put these on my to do list!

- - mom93821 said
  - 30 Mar 2015
    6:00 am
It is so important to keep parks and open spaces well maintained; especially as we encourage kids to play outdoors and get plenty of exercise.

- - mom93821 said
  - 29 Mar 2015
    7:58 pm
Wonderful playgrounds that are so much fun for kids.

- - mom113055 said
  - 10 Mar 2015
    10:15 pm
looks great

- - yyon4699 said
  - 05 Jan 2015
    9:59 pm
This is just too sad that I havent heard of any of them plans’ up this week!

- - yyon4699 said
  - 05 Jan 2015
    9:58 pm
This is just too sad that I havent heard of any of them plans’ up this week!

- - keeleynme said
  - 02 Jan 2015
    5:57 pm
I miss nsw, I will move back someday

- - stepmom107932 said
  - 31 Dec 2014
    3:41 pm
is it possible to do 7 playgrounds elsewhere in Australia? we don’t all live in sydney

- - mom57522 said
  - 24 Dec 2014
    10:10 pm
There’s nothing like a good playground!

- - cloverstorm said
  - 30 Nov 2014
    2:28 am
They are lovely views right on the beach at Clontarf Beach Playground.

Other good spots are Thornton Park at East Balmain overlooking the harbour, also Bicentennial Park in Glebe which is next to Rozelle Bay.

- - christial said
  - 27 Nov 2014
    4:39 pm
I also love the playground over at Silverwater near the armoury.

- - curlytops said
  - 25 Nov 2014
    11:08 pm
thank you for the list

- - ashblonde said
  - 25 Nov 2014
    11:20 am
We are constantly trying out new playgrounds to take our grandkids & we are fortunate to have many to choose from in the Sutherland Shire.

- - Threelos said
  - 20 Nov 2014
    1:45 pm
I love the look of all of these – haven’t been to any before. Wish they weren’t all so far away though!

- - buggeritliz said
  - 20 Nov 2014
    10:06 am
Thanks for the tip these playgrounds are wonderful places we have a few out of Sydney worth a look. Putney Park 55 Pellisier Rd, Putney NSW 2112 is the best of both worlds. Lots of equipment, water play, on the Parramatta River. Watch the boats, kids can paddle, walk the Dog, fish. There are BBQ’s and huts and plenty of shady trees to picnic under. Big carpark. Well worth the visit. My second special place is At the Sydney Olympic Park Bicentennial Park lots to do here. Cafe is great and so many activities.
- Seana Smith replied
  
  20 Nov 2014 , 9:19 pm
  Oh yes love both of those. And it’s been far too long since we have visited them!
- - hopefullyheidi said
  - 19 Nov 2014
    6:33 pm
Envious of the gorgeous playgrounds in Sydney