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Bondi Park Playground
Recommended
Fenced | Partial Shade | Water Fountain | Toilets
Address Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach 2026
Fenced playground at Bondi Beach with several play areas, including jungle gyms, swings, slides, spring toys, and musical instruments spread across a soft fall flooring area, sand pit, grassed area, concrete and nature play area. Some of the equipment is older (such as the swings), but this doesn’t lessen the enjoyment of the playground in any way.
Each entrance to the playground requires going through two separate gates, to prevent little ones getting out on their own.
Bondi Park also includes a skatepark nearby, an outdoor workout area, and barbecues.
There are public toilets a short walk from the playground, in the Bondi Pavillion. There is also a disabled toilet, and a separate family change room with a baby change table (but no toilet).
There are a number of restaurants within Bondi Pavillion. There are also plenty of takeaway shops, cafes and restaurants a few minutes walk away along the main shopping strip and surrounding streets.
There is a metered carpark along Queen Elizabeth Drive, and parking on surrounding streets. There is two hour free parking on Ramsgate Ave and Brighton Blvd, about 5-10 minutes’ walk from the playground. Parking is almost always difficult to find at Bondi Beach, due to its popularity.
Updated 9 July 2024Barracluff Park Playground
Recommended
Fenced | Partial Shade
Address Cnr Old South Head Rd & Warners Ave, North Bondi 2026
Fenced playground with a large, multi-level jungle gym with slide, separate toddler slide, spring toy, merry-go-round, see-saw, swings and a nature play area. There are picnic tables and seating within the fenced area, and natural shade provided by several large trees.
There is a multi-use half court next to the playground, which can be used for netball, basketball, tennis or handball, so make sure to bring along a ball for your favourite sport.
Some street parking available on Warners Ave. The park is a short walk from Bondi Bowling Club. Closest coffee shop is Black Grain Bellevue Hill, about a 6 minute walk away. There are also a number of cafes at the intersection of Blair St and Glenayr Ave in North Bondi, about an 8 minute walk away.
Photos By Waverley City CouncilUpdated 6 July 2024Queens Park Playground
Recommended
Fenced | Partial Shade | Water Fountain
Address 207 Darley Rd, Randwick NSW 2031
Fenced playground with several different play zones. There is a shaded sand pit, a large jungle gym with two slides and some climbing equipment, normal and bucket swings, stand on spinners and a small toddler jungle gym. There are also trees, some picnic tables and grass for picnics within the fenced area.
The playground is best suited for children under 10. There is plenty of grass in the surrounding Queens Park for playing ball games or running around.
The playground is next to the Queens Park Kitchen cafe, which has some indoor and outdoor seating for customers. You can also order takeaway via QR codes placed inside the fenced playground.
Street parking is available along Darley Rd and surrounding streets. The playing fields in Queens Park are used for local sporting competitions on weekends during winter, which can make parking difficult.
Updated 13 July 2024Waverley Park Playground
Recommended
Fenced | Partial Shade | Water Fountain | Toilets
Address Paul St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Large, fenced playground with multiple play areas for different ages and abilities. There are six swings available, including a carer swing and an accessible swing, next to a large hamster wheel and see-saw. The toddler zone includes spring toys, and a small jungle gym with ramps and slides.
There are a number of different musical instruments, including a xylophone. A nature play area features balancing logs and a small water play zone with a hand pump. A wide slide is set in a soft-fall slope with climbing mounds for younger children.
The centrepiece of the park is the large rocket and multi-story jungle gym with a large spiral slide. The rocket has multiple levels that can be climbed between, with talk tubes connecting each. There is a mission control play area in front of the rocket, with buttons and levers for “launching” the rocket. On hot days, the “launch” involves water vapour shooting out of the bottom of the rocket.
There is a kiosk a short walk away from the playground, open 7am to 3pm every day. There are also toilets available near the kiosk.
A couple of notes of caution - the main gates to the playground are low enough that toddlers can open the latches, and there is only natural shade provided on the edges of the park. So come prepared for full sun during most of the day.
There is a small car park on St Mary’s Avenue with two hour parking, and another small car park off Paul Street (also with two hour parking). There is also timed parking on surrounding streets.
Updated 9 July 2024
Bondi Beach / North Bondi Playgrounds
Barracluff Park Playground
Recommended
Fenced | Partial Shade
Address Cnr Old South Head Rd & Warners Ave, North Bondi 2026
Fenced playground with a large, multi-level jungle gym with slide, separate toddler slide, spring toy, merry-go-round, see-saw, swings and a nature play area. There are picnic tables and seating within the fenced area, and natural shade provided by several large trees.
There is a multi-use half court next to the playground, which can be used for netball, basketball, tennis or handball, so make sure to bring along a ball for your favourite sport.
Some street parking available on Warners Ave. The park is a short walk from Bondi Bowling Club. Closest coffee shop is Black Grain Bellevue Hill, about a 6 minute walk away. There are also a number of cafes at the intersection of Blair St and Glenayr Ave in North Bondi, about an 8 minute walk away.
Photos By Waverley City CouncilUpdated 6 July 2024Biddigal Reserve Playground
Toilets
Address Opposite 134 Ramsgate Ave, North Bondi NSW 2026
Note from 12/09/2024: We are monitoring reports that pieces of asbestos were recently found near this playground. We will provide an update as soon as more information comes out.
Small, unfenced playground at the northern end of Bondi Beach, featuring three large mosaic sea creatures, a see-saw and spring toys. There are picnic tables and barbecues nearby.
Closest parking is metered street parking on Ramsgate Avenue. More metered parking available along Queen Elizabeth Drive and Park Drive.
Toilets are a short walk away next to the Bondi Pavilion, including a disabled toilet. There is also a family change room with a baby change table (but no toilet).
Updated 12 September 2024Bondi Park Playground
Recommended
Fenced | Partial Shade | Water Fountain | Toilets
Address Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach 2026
Fenced playground at Bondi Beach with several play areas, including jungle gyms, swings, slides, spring toys, and musical instruments spread across a soft fall flooring area, sand pit, grassed area, concrete and nature play area. Some of the equipment is older (such as the swings), but this doesn’t lessen the enjoyment of the playground in any way.
Each entrance to the playground requires going through two separate gates, to prevent little ones getting out on their own.
Bondi Park also includes a skatepark nearby, an outdoor workout area, and barbecues.
There are public toilets a short walk from the playground, in the Bondi Pavillion. There is also a disabled toilet, and a separate family change room with a baby change table (but no toilet).
There are a number of restaurants within Bondi Pavillion. There are also plenty of takeaway shops, cafes and restaurants a few minutes walk away along the main shopping strip and surrounding streets.
There is a metered carpark along Queen Elizabeth Drive, and parking on surrounding streets. There is two hour free parking on Ramsgate Ave and Brighton Blvd, about 5-10 minutes’ walk from the playground. Parking is almost always difficult to find at Bondi Beach, due to its popularity.
Updated 9 July 2024Dickson Reserve Playground
Address Cnr Edward St & Wellington St, Bondi Beach NSW 2026
Unfenced playground with climbing equipment, a long slide, nest swing, spring rockers and a merry-go-round. There is a sheltered picnic table near the playgound, and netball and basketball rings in the upper area of the park.
photos by waverley city council
Updated 27 July 2024Gilgandra Reserve
Shade
Address 29 Gilgandra Rd, North Bondi NSW 2026
Small, unfenced playground with swings, a small jungle gym and slide. Best suited for local residents.
Updated 6 July 2024Murriverie Road Playground
Partially Fenced | Shade
Address 75 Murriverie Road, North Bondi NSW 2026
Small playground next to a little strip of shops. Includes swings and a small jungle gym with a slide. The park is largely fenced. However, the fence on one side is an open log fence that kids can get under.
Shuk cafe is one block down from the playground.
Updated 6 July 2024Niblick Street Reserve
Address 23 Niblick Street, North Bondi NSW 2026
Small, unfenced grassed area with a swing set. Best suited for local residents.
Updated 6 July 2024O’Donnell Street Reserve Playground
Partial Shade
Address 43 Frederick Street, North Bondi NSW 2026
Unfenced playground between several cul-de-sacs, ideal for local residents. Includes a jungle gym with slides, a merry-go-round, areas of fake grass and seating.
Updated 6 July 2024Stephen Street Reserve Playground
Address 30 Bennett St, Bondi NSW 2026
Small playground in a residential area. Includes a cubby house, slide and swings on soft fall flooring. Street parking on Bennet Street or in the cul-de-sac at the end of Stephen Street.
Bondi Road is a couple of minutes walk away with plenty of options for coffee, including Bennett Street Dairy with their famous cookies.
Photos by waverley city councilUpdated 4 July 2024Thomas Hogan Reserve Playground
Partial Shade | Water Fountain | Toilets
Address 255 Francis Street, Bondi Beach NSW 2026
Playground within Thomas Hogan Reserve, including a nest swing, slides and climbing equipment.
Timed street parking on Francis Street.
photo by waverley city councilUpdated 4 July 2024Bondi Junction Playgrounds
Clementson Park Playground
Fenced | Shade
Address Corner of Newland St & Ebley St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Note: The train and talk tubes are currently roped off and cannot be played with.
Fenced playground in Bondi Junction, close to Bondi Eastgate Shopping Centre and Waverley Library.
Includes swings, a hammock swing, jungle gym with slide, large see-saw and jungle drums.
Timed street parking is available, but may be difficult to find. There is also two hours free parking available under Waverley Library (entrance via Ebley Street) or one hour free parking in Bondi Eastgate.
Closest coffee shop is a couple of minutes walk away in Bondi Eastgate. Pram/accessible entrance is via Spring Street.
Updated 5 July 2024Fingleton Reserve
Address 17 Waverley Crescent, Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Unfenced swing set in a small reserve, containing two regular swings and a toddler swing.
Updated 5 July 2024St James Reserve Playground
Partial Shade
Address Corner of St James Rd, & Gowrie St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Unfenced playground including swings, jungle gyms with climbing and balance equipment, slides and an egg spinner.
Playground equipment is dated but serviceable.
photo by waverley city councilUpdated 5 July 2024Waverley Park Playground
Recommended
Fenced | Partial Shade | Water Fountain | Toilets
Address Paul St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Large, fenced playground with multiple play areas for different ages and abilities. There are six swings available, including a carer swing and an accessible swing, next to a large hamster wheel and see-saw. The toddler zone includes spring toys, and a small jungle gym with ramps and slides.
There are a number of different musical instruments, including a xylophone. A nature play area features balancing logs and a small water play zone with a hand pump. A wide slide is set in a soft-fall slope with climbing mounds for younger children.
The centrepiece of the park is the large rocket and multi-story jungle gym with a large spiral slide. The rocket has multiple levels that can be climbed between, with talk tubes connecting each. There is a mission control play area in front of the rocket, with buttons and levers for “launching” the rocket. On hot days, the “launch” involves water vapour shooting out of the bottom of the rocket.
There is a kiosk a short walk away from the playground, open 7am to 3pm every day. There are also toilets available near the kiosk.
A couple of notes of caution - the main gates to the playground are low enough that toddlers can open the latches, and there is only natural shade provided on the edges of the park. So come prepared for full sun during most of the day.
There is a small car park on St Mary’s Avenue with two hour parking, and another small car park off Paul Street (also with two hour parking). There is also timed parking on surrounding streets.
Updated 9 July 2024Westfield Bondi Junction Level 5 Playground
Indoor | Toilets
Address Westfield Bondi Junction, Hollywood Ave, Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Small, popular play area on Level 5 of Bondi Westfield, best suited for 18 month to 5 year olds. Two level soft play jungle gym with slides, swinging columns, interactive wall games and a viewing platform.
There is currently a QR code in the seating area in front of the playground parents can use to order coffee from the nearby Glo Bar, with an option for pick up or delivery to the playground itself.
The closest parents room is in the food court on the same level.
Best parking is on the “rooftop” parking levels (R1-R4), accessed via Hollywood Ave. Despite the name, levels R1 to R3 are under cover.
Updated 4 July 2024Westfield Bondi Junction “Bondi Play”
Indoor | Toilets
Address Level 6, Westfield Bondi Junction, Hollywood Ave, Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Play area for older kids and teenagers on Level 6 of the Westfield. Includes a large fake grassed area with views over Bondi Junction from the windows at the end. Has three table tennis tables, with some bats and balls. Also includes an air hockey table and a table soccer game. All games are free to play.
Bondi Play is next to Max Brenner, below Event Cinemas, and above the Level 5 food court. Closest parents room is in the Level 5 food court, accessible via lift or escalator.
Updated 5 July 2024Bronte Playgrounds
Belgrave Street Reserve
Partially Fenced | Shade
Address Opposite 49 Belgrave Street, Bronte NSW 2024
Small, grassed area with a see-saw and egg spinner opposite the Broth Bar and Larder cafe.
Updated 5 July 2024Bronte Park Playground
Shade | Toilets
Address Bronte Rd, Bronte NSW 2024
Playground at Bronte Beach, within the popular Bronte Park. Includes jungle gyms with climbing netting, slides (including an embankment slide) climbing mounds, spring toys, a toddler swing and a large mosaic starfish. Although the playground is unfenced, it is a decent way from the road.
Bronte Park includes a large grassed area, with picnic tables, shelters, barbecues and certain areas where dogs can be off leash. There is also the iconic Bronte train, a small train ride that runs on weekends.
There are a number of cafes and takeaways next to the beach, so you’ll definitely be able to secure your morning coffee.
Parking can be difficult to find, with paid one hour parking on surrounding streets for most of the year (extending to a two hour limit in the winter months). It’s also quite a hilly area, so depending on where you find a park, you may be in for a bit of a workout on the way back to your car. Just part of the charm of the Eastern Beaches of Sydney!
photos by waverley city councilUpdated 5 July 2024Gibson Street Reserve
Partial Shade
Address Next to 12 Brown Street, Bronte NSW 2024
Unfenced neighbourhood park with swings and a small jungle gym. Best suited for local residents.
Updated 5 July 2024Hewlett Street Reserve Playground
Address 69 Hewlett Street, Bronte NSW 2024
Small, unfenced playground in a grassy area which leads onto Bronte Park. Includes a jungle gym, slide and spring toys.
Updated 5 July 2024Scott Street Reserve
Shade
Address Next to 2 Scott Street, Bronte NSW 2024
Small, unfenced play area including a swing set and a see-saw. Best suited for local residents.
Updated 5 July 2024Dover Heights Playgrounds
Caffyn Park Playground
Address Corner of Portland St & Blake St, Dover Heights
Small, unfenced playground including a cubbyhouse, swings and climbing equipment. A highlight of this park is the view over Sydney Harbour.
Updated 5 July 2024Dudley Page Reserve Playground
Address Cnr Military Rd & Lancaster Rd, Dover Heights
Small, unfenced playground overlooking Sydney Harbour with a seesaw slide, swings and a small climbing net. The ground under the bushes just behind the playground drops off very steeply. The harbour facing side of the park also has a very steep drop off. As a result, we recommend avoiding this park if you have children who are too young to understand the danger.
Closest coffee is a five minute walk away at Archies Cafe Co.
Photo by waverley city councilUpdated 6 July 2024Queens Park Playground
Queens Park Playground
Recommended
Fenced | Partial Shade | Water Fountain
Address 207 Darley Rd, Randwick NSW 2031
Fenced playground with several different play zones. There is a shaded sand pit, a large jungle gym with two slides and some climbing equipment, normal and bucket swings, stand on spinners and a small toddler jungle gym. There are also trees, some picnic tables and grass for picnics within the fenced area.
The playground is best suited for children under 10. There is plenty of grass in the surrounding Queens Park for playing ball games or running around.
The playground is next to the Queens Park Kitchen cafe, which has some indoor and outdoor seating for customers. You can also order takeaway via QR codes placed inside the fenced playground.
Street parking is available along Darley Rd and surrounding streets. The playing fields in Queens Park are used for local sporting competitions on weekends during winter, which can make parking difficult.
Updated 13 July 2024Tamarama Playgrounds
Marks Park Playground
Partially Fenced | Toilets
Address Next to 70 Fletcher St, Tamarama NSW 2026
Unfenced playground with ocean views along the Bondi to Bronte coastal walk. Includes two jungle gyms with several slides, climbing equipment and swings.
There is a small fence on one side of the playground, with the other sides open. There are public toilets available between 6:30am and 3:30pm on weekdays, and 7:30am and sunset on weekends.
Timed street parking available.
photos by waverley city councilUpdated 8 July 2024Tamarama Park Playground
Partial Shade | Toilets
Address Tamarama Marine Drive, Tamarama NSW 2026
Small, unfenced playground at Tamarama Beach with a jungle gym, climbing equipment, see-saw and swings. Accessible/ramp access opposite 13 Pacific Ave.
There are public toilets available from 6:30am to sunset at the beach, as well as a kiosk. There are barbecues and picnic tables in the park near the playground. Street parking available on surrounding streets.
Updated 8 July 2024Vaucluse Playgrounds
Clarke Reserve Playground
Address 16A Clarke St, Vaucluse NSW 2030
Clarke Reserve is on top of a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. While the playground itself is unfenced, the reserve does have a fence before the cliff edge. Playground features spring toys, small jungle gym with slide, merry-go-round, climbing nets and swings.
Street parking is available on Clarke St and Jenson Ave, although this is often busy. The closest coffee is a four minute walk away at the Grumpy Baker on Old South Head Road.
photos by waverley city councilUpdated 8 July 2024Waverley Playgrounds
Malborough Reserve Playground
Water Fountain
Address Corner of Brown Street and Blandford Avenue, Waverley
Unfenced playground with a nature play zones, as well as a see-saw, jungle gym, slides, rope climbing equipment and swings.
Street parking available on Blandford Lane and Brown Street.
Updated 24 July 2024Are we missing something?
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