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Playgrounds

The City of Canada Bay provides and maintains over 45 high quality, innovative playgrounds across the City, ranging from smaller play spaces to larger playgrounds including McIlwaine ReserveTimbrell Park and Queen Elizabeth Park.

In 2019, Council adopted its Let's All Play Strategy, which provides direction for the future provision and management of playgrounds and environments within the City of Canada Bay. Through our new strategy, we are making a commitment to ensure the play spaces in the City of Canada Bay are more inclusive. 

Information about how the Let's All Play Strategy was prepared is available here.

Further information about playgrounds located within the City of Canada Bay Local Government Area can be found below.

More information

Friends of the Park

The aim of the 'Friends of the Park' program is to create a strong sense of community ownership and active involvement in the management of selected parks within the City of Canada Bay.

Friends of the Park - Bayview Park

For more information contact by email or calling 9911 6555.

Friends of the Park - Cabarita Park

Friends of Cabarita Park members attend monthly meetings to address current park issues, regularly visit the park to identify maintenance issues and assist in identifying future opportunities to attract people to this special place.

Interested in becoming a 'Friend of the Park - Cabarita Park' then contact Council by phone on 9911 6555 or email. 

Friends of the Park - Livvi's Place in Timbrell Park

Friends of Livvi's Place members attend occasional meetings, regularly visit the playspace to identify maintenance issues and assist in identifying future opportunities to attract people to this special place

Interested in becoming a 'Friend of the Park - Livvi's Place in Timbrell Park' then phone Council on 9911 6555 or email council@canadabay.nsw.gov.au.

Cabarita Park - Volunteer Gardeners

Meet in the park monthly. Interested in becoming a volunteer gardener then refer to Council's Cabarita Heritage Garden - Volunteer Gardens for more information.

Cabarita Park Beachcombers

Regular litter collection activities on the beach. 

Interested in becoming a part of the 'Cabarita Park Beachcombers' then contact Council by phone on 9911 6555 or email.  

For more information of any of the above programs please contact Council's Recreation department on 9911 6555.

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Alexandra Reserve Playground - Drummoyne

Address: Alexandra Street, Drummoyne.

Alexandra Reserve PlaygroundAlexandra Reserve Playground

Features

  • Discovery and imaginative play in the spaces and structures
  • Tunnel
  • Climbing the structures
  • Play unit
  • Digging and sculpting the sand
  • Seating.

Nearby Facilities

  • Drummoyne Sailing Club
  • Birkenhead Point.
Allison Park Playground - Chiswick

Address: corner Blackwall Point Road and Parkview Road, Chiswick  

Allison Park Playground

Features

  • Seating
  • Shade structure 
  • Swings
  • Slides
  • Bridge
  • Roundabout
  • Spring toys
  • Jungle gym
  • Table Tennis table
  • Bubbler.

Nearby facilities

  • Café/take-away food
  • Soccer fields.
Battersea Park Playground - Abbotsford

Address: Battersea Street, Abbotsford 

Battersea Park Playground

Features

  • Seating
  • Natural shade and shade sail
  • Rubbish bin
  • Toilets
  • Bubbler
  • Swings
  • Slide
  • Springer
  • Carousel
  • Climbing slope
  • Water views.

Nearby facilities

  • Abbotsford Wharf
  • Sydney Rowing Club
  • Werrell Reserve
  • Quarantine Reserve.
Bayview Park Playground - Concord

Address: Burwood Road, Concord

Bayview Park Playground

Features

  • Seating
  • Sand
  • Shade sail
  • BBQ facilities
  • Swings
  • Spring rocker
  • Climber
  • Spinner
  • Slides
  • picnic tables
  • rubbish bin
  • toilets
  • waterviews.

Nearby facilities

  • Hen and Chicken Bay foreshore walk
  • Boat ramp.
Brett Park Playground - Drummoyne

Address: Henley Marine Drive, Drummoyne

Brett Park Playground

Features

  • Seating
  • Slide
  • Swings
  • Barbecue facilities
  • Picnic tables
  • Synthetic softfall
  • Natural shade
  • Rubbish bin
  • Toilets
  • Shade structure.

Nearby facilities

  • Drummoyne Swimming Centre
  • Drummoyne Rowing Club
  • Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre
  • Birkenhead Wharf
  • Cafés  and restaurants
  • Bay Run.
Cabarita Park Playgrounds - Cabarita

Address: End of Cabarita Road, Cabarita Park, Cabarita 

Recreation in Cabarita Park

Cabarita Park is one of the City of Canada Bay's showpiece parks. Located on the Parramatta River at Cabarita, the 10-hectare park features a heritage pavilion, ferry wharf, children's playground, picnic facilities, remnant bushland, a swimming centre, marina and restaurant, and grassy areas on which to enjoy the view of the river. It is a popular location for activities such as walking for pleasure and exercise, walking dogs, children's play, cycling, jogging, picnics and barbecues, informal ball games, and gatherings of family and friends. Water-based activities in or from the Park include swimming, rowing and boating. Organised activities include ceremonies such as weddings, community events such as Christmas Carols and one-off musical events, large group picnics, school cross-country races, triathlons, filming, and children's parties.

Cabarita Park has local, State and national heritage significance. The park was one of Sydney's popular pleasure gardens in 1880s. The park is home to the Federation Pavilion, and contains memorials to the fallen in World War II and to the rower William Beach.

Most of Cabarita Park is owned by City of Canada Bay Council, with narrow strip of land on the eastern side owned by the Crown.

Cabarita Park Playground (1)

Location: Cabarita Road x Kendall Inlet

Cabarita Park

Features

  • Seating
  • Slide
  • Swings
  • Spring rocker
  • Rubbish bins.

Cabarita Park Regional Children's Playground (2)

Location: Opposite to bus stop

Cabarita Park

Features

  • Seating
  • Sand pits
  • Slides
  • Swings
  • Play unit
  • Spring rocker
  • Spinner
  • Rubbish bins
  • Toilets.

Nearby facilities

  • Cabarita Swimming Centre 
  • d'Albora Marinas Cabarita Point
  • Cabarita Wharf
  • Waterfront Park.
Central Park Playground - Concord

Address: Wellbank Street, Concord 

Central Park Playground

Features

  • Seating
  • Natural shade
  • Covered gazebos 
  • Swings
  • Slides
  • Climbing
  • Play equipment for children 0-4 years
  • Open space.

Nearby facilities

  • Concord Bowling Club
  • Concord Library
  • North Strathfield Station
  • Wellbank Children's Centre
  • Majors Bay Road cafes and retail.
Chiswick Park Playground - Chiswick

Address: Bortfield Drive, Chiswick  

Chiswick Park Playground

Features  

  • Seating
  • Cycling/walking tracks
  • Spring rockers
  • Theme play unit
  • Slide
  • Swings
  • Monkey bars
  • Bubbler.

Nearby facilities

  • Armitage Reserve 
  • Blackwall Point Reserve (public toilets)
  • Chambers Park
  • Chiswick Wharf 
  • Shops.
Coralie Reserve Playground - Wareemba

Address: Corner Coralie and Wareemba Street, Wareemba

Coralie Reserve Playground

Features

  • Seating
  • Swings
  • Spring rockers  
  • Natural shade
  • On-site parking
  • Rubbish bin
  • Bubbler.

Nearby facilities 

  • Great North Road Shopping Precinct.
Corby Ave Reserve Playground - Concord

Address: Corby Avenue, Concord 

Corby Avenue Reserve Playground

Features

  • Seating
  • Swings
  • Slide
  • Spring rocker
  • Spinner 
  • Picnic table
  • Play unit. 

Nearby facilities

  • St Lukes Park
  • Concord Public School
  • Barnwell Golf Course
  • Cafes.
Croker Park Playground - Five Dock

Address: Harrabrook Road, Five Dock 

Croker Park Playground

Features

  • Seating
  • Swings 
  • Slide
  • See saw
  • Natural shade
  • Rubbish bin.

Nearby facilities

  • Timbrell Park - Livvi's Place
  • Jegorow Reserve
  • Reg Coady Reserve.
Drummoyne Park Playground - Drummoyne

Address: Cometrowe Street, Drummoyne 

Drummoyne Park Playground

Features

  • Seating
  • Shade sail
  • Carousel
  • Spring rocker
  • Double swing
  • Slide 
  • Play unit
  • Rubbish bin
  • Mulch softfall.

Nearby facilities

  • Drummoyne Community Centre
  • Drummoyne Oval
  • Taplin Park Playground
  • Off-leash dog exercise area.
Edwards Park Playground - Concord

Address: Corner Wellbank Street and Ian Parade, Concord

Edwards Park Playground

Features

  • Seating
  • Swings
  • Slide
  • Spring rockers
  • Jungle gym
  • Synthetic softfall
  • Natural shade over swings
  • Rubbish bin
  • Toilets
  • Change rooms
  • Separate junior and teen play equipment.

Nearby facilities

  • Concord Senior Citizens Centre
  • Concord Bowling Club 
  • Greenlees Park
  • Jesse Stewart Reserve
  • Massey Park Golf Course
  • Majors Bay Road.
Five Dock Park Playground - Five Dock

Address: Corner of Park and First Avenue, Five Dock

Five Dock Park Playground

Features

  • Seating
  • Picnic tables
  • Play unit
  • Synthetic softfall
  • Rubbish bin
  • Shade structure
  • Bubblers
  • Accessible equipment.

Nearby facilities

  • Five Dock Oval
  • Toilets near Five Dock Oval
  • Five Dock Skate Park 
  • Tigers Five Dock
  • Domremy College
  • Five Dock Early Childhood Health Centre
  • Great North Road Shopping Precinct
  • Five Dock Public School
  • Timbrell Park
  • Fred Kelly Place
  • Five Dock Library
  • Fenced off-leash dog park.
Five Senses Garden, Concord West

Address: Killoola Street, Concord West

Five Senses Garden

Features 

This award winning play space is accessible for all ages and abilities. It incorporates food growing, nature play, bush tucker plants and a sensory garden.

  • Sensory play
  • Community garden
  • Seating
  • Nature play.

Nearby facilities

  • Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway
  • Brays Bay Reserve
  • McIlwaine Park
  • West Rhodes Preschool
  • Kokoda Education Centre.
Fred Kelly Place Playground - Five Dock

Address: Great North Road, Five Dock  

Fred Kelly Place Playground

Features

  • Seating 
  • Slide
  • Jungle gym
  • Shade
  • Pine bark soft fall
  • Rubbish bin.

Nearby facilities

  • Great North Road Shopping Precinct
  • Public Toilets
  • Five Dock Library
  • Five Dock Park
  • Five Dock Public School
  • Drummoyne College.
Goddard Park Playground - Concord

 Address: Corner of John Street and Park Avenue, Concord  

Goddard Park Playground

Features

  • Picnic tables
  • Seating
  • Natural shade
  • Rubbish bin
  • Spring rockers
  • Swing
  • Play unit
  • Toilets.

Nearby facilities

  • Queen Elizabeth Park
  • Henley Park
  • Rothwell Park
  • St Lukes Park
  • Concord Oval.
Halliday Park Playground - Five Dock

Address: Wymston Parade, Five Dock 

Halliday Park Playground

Features

  • Seating
  • Seesaw
  • Slide
  • Climbing net
  • Spring rocker
  • Play unit
  • Rubbish bin
  • Shade structure
  • Water views
  • Enclosed play area. 

Nearby facilities

  • Designated dog off leash area
  • Storey Park
  • Five Dock Public School.
Henley Park Playground - Concord

Address: Corner of Pitt Street and Castlereagh Street, Concord  

Henley Park Playground

Features  

  • Picnic tables
  • Swings
  • Rockers
  • Slide
  • See saw
  • Climbing unit
  • Street parking.

Nearby facilities

  • Central Park
  • Rothwell Park
  • Queen Elizabeth Park
  • Goddard Park
  • North Strathfield Train Station
  • Dog off-leash exercise area
  • Bubbler.
Henry Lawson Park Playground - Abbotsford

Address: St Albans Street, Abbotsford 

Henry Lawson Park Playground

Features

  • Seating
  • Theme play unit  
  • Picnic tables
  • Synthetic softfall
  • Shade sail
  • Rubbish bin
  • Barbecues
  • Bubbler
  • Water views.

Nearby facilities

  • Quarantine Reserve
  • Wymston Parade Walkway.
Hoskins Reserve - Rhodes

Address: Intersection of Shoreline Drive and Darling Avenue, Rhodes

Hoskins Reserve, Rhodes

Features

  • Synthetic softfall
  • Mulch softfall 
  • Sand pit
  • Shade
  • See saw
  • Spinner
  • Spring rockers
  • Play unit
  • Climbing net
  • Talk tube
  • Balance beam
  • Rubbish bin.

Nearby facilities

  • Rhodes Foreshore Park
  • Phoenix Park
  • Mill Park
  • Rhodes Central Preschool.
Howse Park Playground - Concord

Address: Intersection of Rickard Street and Augusta Street, Concord  

Howse Park Playground

Features  

  • Spring toys
  • Slide
  • Swings
  • Jungle gym.

Nearby facilities

  • Scout Hall
  • Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway
  • Concord Golf Club
  • Majors Bay Reserve
  • Mortlake Public School.
Kendall Reserve Playground - Cabarita

Address: Kendall Street, Cabarita  

Kendall Reserve Playground

Features  

  • Seating
  • Slide
  • Swings
  • Seesaw
  • Jungle gym
  • Shade sail
  • Synthetic softfall
  • Rubbish bin.

Nearby facilities

  • Cabarita Park
  • Cabarita Wharf
  • Cabarita Swimming Centre
  • Fenced off-leash dog park
  • Bubbler.
Kings Park Playground - Five Dock

Address: Kings Park Circuit, Five Dock  

Kings Park Playground

Features

  • Shade structure
  • Seating
  • Jungle gym
  • Play space
  • Spring rocker
  • Seesaw
  • Rubbish bins.

Nearby facilities 

  • Five Dock Leisure Centre
  • Barnwell Golf Course
  • Charles Heath Reserve.
Livvi's Place All Abilities - Five Dock

Address: 19 Henley Marine Drive, Five Dock 

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Livvi's PlaceLivvi's Place

Features

Livvi's Place, Australia's first all abilities playground, was named the best play space in the country by Parks and Leisure Australia in 2010. The ground-breaking playground in Timbrell Park, Five Dock, was an initiative of the City of Canada Bay, Touched by Olivia Foundation and Leighton Contractors, and was developed to reduce the barriers experienced by those with special needs, and allow children of all abilities to play together, side-by-side.

The playground features:

  • Seating
  • Inclusive playspace
  • Artwork/sculpture
  • Livvi's Cafe
  • Snakes and ladders path
  • Fenced
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Picnic tables
  • Synthetic softball
  • Swings
  • Jungle gym
  • Rope climb
  • Natural shade
  • Rubbish bin
  • Bike track
  • Toilets
  • Shade structure
  • Bubbler
  • Barbecues. 

Visit the Touched by Olivia Foundation website for more information about the Foundation.

Nearby facilities

  • Bay Run
  • Playing fields.
Majors Bay Reserve Playground - Concord

Address: Norman Street, Concord 

Majors Bay Reserve Playground

Features  

  • Slide
  • Jungle gym
  • Small rock climbing wall
  • Toilets
  • Rubbish bins.

Nearby facilities

  • Concord RSL & Community Club
  • Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway
  • Arthur Walker Reserve
  • Dame Edith Walker Hospital
  • Concord Golf Club
  • Dog off-leash exercise area
  • Synthetic sports field
  • Bubbler.
Maple Close Reserve Playground - Canada Bay

Address: Corner Regatta Road and Maple Close, Canada Bay  

Maple Close Reserve Playground

Features  

  • Slides
  • Bridge 
  • Jungle gym
  • Spring rocker.

Nearby facilities

  • Barnwell Golf Course
  • Charles Heath Reserve.
McIlwaine Park Playground - Rhodes

Address: Corner of Concord Road and Mary Street, Rhodes 

McIlwaine Park PlaygroundMcIlwaine Park Playground

Features

  • Seating
  • Shaded picnic tables
  • Synthetic softfall
  • Sand softfall
  • Climbing net
  • Spring rockers
  • Spinner
  • Theme play unit
  • Swings
  • Shade structure
  • Natural shade
  • Rubbish bin
  • Water views
  • Toilets.

Nearby facilities 

  • Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway
  • Rhodes Shopping Centre
  • Rhodes Train Station
  • Brays Bay Reserve
  • Off-leash dog exercise area.
Mill Park Exercise Equipment - Rhodes

Address: Mill Park Street, Rhodes

Mill Park Exercise Equipment

Features

  • Synthetic softfall
  • Parallel bars
  • Tread mill
  • Vault bar
  • Chin up bar
  • Push up bar
  • Step up beam
  • Leg lift
  • Sit up board
  • Rubbish bin
  • Toilets.

Nearby facilities

  • Rhodes Foreshore Park 
  • Off-leash dog exercise area
  • River walkway.
Montague Park Playground - Drummoyne

Address: Henley Marine Drive, Drummoyne 

Montague Park Playground

Features

  • Swings
  • Slides
  • Spring rockers
  • Bridge
  • Boat
  • Shaded seating
  • Natural shade
  • Rubbish bin
  • Toilets
  • Fenced playground.

Nearby facilities

  • Bay Run
  • Drummoyne Swimming Centre
  • Gipps Street Reserve.
Nield Park Playground - Rodd Point

Address: Henley Marine Drive, Rodd Point

Nield Park Playground

Features

  • Seating
  • Slides
  • Swings
  • Spring rockers
  • Natural shade
  • Rubbish bin
  • Toilets
  • Café 
  • Water views.

Nearby facilities

  • Larkins Reserve
  • Bay Run
  • Roberts Reserve
  • Rodd Park.
Peg Paterson Park Playground - Rhodes

Address: Mary Street, Rhodes  

Peg Paterson Park Playground

Features  

Peg Paterson playground, opened in March 2012 is a neighbourhood playground developed as part of the Rhodes Urban Renewal program.  The park is named after Peg Paterson, a stalwart of the Rhodes community.  

The playground features:

  • Slippery dip
  • Swings
  • Shade structure
  • Seating
  • Shade structure
  • Noughts and crosses game
  • Synthetic soft fall surface.

Nearby facilities

  • Rhodes shopping centre
  • Rhodes Train Station
  • Rhodes Foreshore Park
  • Rhodes Waterside Park.
Phoenix Park Playground - Rhodes

Address: Shoreline Drive and Gauthorpe Street, Rhodes

Phoenix Park PlaygroundPhoenix Park Playground

Features  

Caters to a broad user group, providing opportunities for both active and passive recreation through three different spaces. Features include:

  • Climbing Net
  • Imagination Play
  • Soft fall
  • Slide
  • The 'Wangal Wall'
  • Artwork
  • Shade
  • Barbecue facilities.

Nearby facilities

  • Rhodes Shopping Centre
  • Rhodes Train Station
  • Rhodes Foreshore Park
  • Bike path
  • Bubbler
  • Fenced dog park
  • Public toilets.
Prince Edward Park Playground - Cabarita

Address: End of Phillips Street, Cabarita 

Prince Edward Park Playground

Features

  • Seating
  • Slide
  • Boat
  • Rotunda
  • BBQs
  • Picnic shelters
  • Synthetic softfall
  • Rubbish bin
  • Bike track
  • Toilets including disabled toilet
  • Water views.

Nearby facilities

  • Close to Angelo's on the Bay restaurant.
Queen Elizabeth Park Playground - Concord

Address: Gipps Street, Concord  

Queen Elizabeth Park Playground

Features

  • Seating
  • Musical equipment
  • Swings 
  • Picnic tables
  • Mulch softfall
  • Synthetic softfall
  • Natural shade
  • Rubbish bin
  • Bike track
  • Toilets 
  • Small soccer area with goals.

Nearby facilities

  • Majors Bay Road shopping precinct
  • Goddard Park
  • Concord Public School
  • St Lukes Park
  • Concord Oval
  • Rothwell Park
  • Henley Park.
Rhodes Foreshore Park Playground - Rhodes

Address: Intersection of Shoreline Drive and Mary Street, Rhodes

Rhodes Foreshore Park Playground

Features

  • Synthetic softfall
  • Shared pathway
  • Swing
  • Spinner
  • Spring rocker
  • Play unit
  • Rubbish bin.

Nearby facilities

  • Peg Paterson Park Playground
  • Rhodes Train Station
  • The Connection
  • River Walkway
  • Public Toilets
  • Lower Phoenix Park dog off-leash area.
Roberts Reserve Playground - Rodd Point

Address: Corner of Noble Street and Arthur Street, Rodd Point

Roberts Reserve Playground

Features

  • Seating
  • Swings
  • Carousel
  • Play unit
  • Wooden balance logs
  • Shade sail
  • Bubbler
  • Rubbish bin
  • Brick wall for ball games.

Nearby facilities

  • Bay Run
  • Five Dock Park
  • Nield Park
  • Larkins Reserve.
Russell Park Playground - Drummoyne

Address: The Parade, Drummoyne 

Russell Park Playground

Features

  • Seating
  • Slide
  • Swings
  • Spring toy 
  • Play unit
  • Sheltered picnic area
  • Shade sail
  • Carousel
  • Rubbish bin
  • Water views.  

Nearby facilities

  • Lysaght Park
  • Campbell Park.
Salton Reserve Playground - Drummoyne

Address: Roseby Street, Drummoyne 

Salton Reserve Playground

Features

  • Seating
  • Slide
  • Pirate ship
  • Spring animal
  • Shade sail
  • Accessible basket swing
  • Rubbish bin
  • Water views. 

Nearby facilities

  • Birkenhead Point Shopping Centre (public toilets)
  • Dunlop Reserve
  • St Georges Crescent Reserve
  • Peppercorn Reserve
  • Apex Park
  • Drummoyne Sailing Club. 
Sibbick Street Reserve Playground - Russell Lea

Address: Corner Sibbick and Russell Streets, Russell Lea

Sibbick Street Playground

Features

  • Seating
  • Shade sail
  • Rubbish bin
  • Pathway around park
  • Half basketball court
  • Accessible swing
  • Balance logs
  • Carousel
  • Play unit.  
Taplin Park Playground - Drummoyne

Address: Cometrowe Street, Drummoyne 

Taplin Park Playground

Features  

  • Slide
  • Rope climb
  • Shade structure
  • Mini basketball court
  • Water views.

Nearby facilities

  • Five Dock Bay boat ramp
  • Parking
  • Cricket nets
  • Drummoyne Oval
  • Drummoyne shopping village
  • Drummoyne Community Centre
  • Off-leash dog park
  • City of Canada Bay Council.
Warbrick Park Playground - Concord West

Address: Yaralla Street, Concord West  

Warbrick Park Playground

Features  

  • Seating
  • Picnic table
  • Toilets
  • Swings
  • Slide
  • Rope climb
  • Jungle gym
  • Spring toys
  • Natural shade
  • Synthetic soft fall
  • Rubbish bin.

Nearby facilities

  • Concord West Train Station
  • Concord Golf Club
  • Concord RSL & Community Club.
Werrell Reserve Playground - Abbotsford

Address: End of Great North Road, Abbotsford

Werrell Reserve PlaygroundWerrell Reserve Playground

Features

  • Seating
  • Swings
  • Slide 
  • Picnic table
  • BBQ area
  • Natural shade
  • Rubbish bin
  • Pathway down to the water
  • Bubbler
  • Water views.

Nearby facilities

  • Abbotsford Wharf
  • Sydney Rowing Club
  • Battersea Park.
 

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