FABULOUS FINDS FOR A FRESH AIR FIX The weather may be turning as the seasons begin to change, but there’s no reason to stop exploring all of our wonderful outdoor spaces right here in the heart of Sydney. (So lucky right!) If you’re looking for some new places to get your daily fix of fresh air, here’s a little inspo to get you started!
Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool 1C Mrs Macquaries Road, The Domain ($7 per entry & $4 for spectators) Set on Woolloomooloo Bay near the Royal Botanic Garden, the Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool offers patrons breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour. A glorious outdoor saltwater pool with 8 lanes means there’s plenty of space to enjoy a relaxing swim, play in the water or even take some swimming lessons! At least one lane will be available for free play only from 9am each day so put this on your list Mama.
City Road, Camperdown This large playground (with plenty of shade) features awesome equipment for children of all ages. Whether it’s climbing, swinging, balancing, jumping or simply exploring their surroundings, there’s something for every child here. A basketball practice area and ping pong table are located nearby for a little extra fun for the bigger kids!
The Ian Potter Children’s WILD Play Garden Centennial Parklands off Grand Drive, opposite the York Rd gates
This small but well equipped playspace is home to a wide range of equipment suitable for children of all ages. Enjoy the swings and the rope climbing structure or have a secret conversation with your friends through the cool yellow sound funnels!
Open from 10.00 am – 5.00 pm daily, complete with a coffee van and amenities block, The Ian Potter Children’s WILD PLAY Garden at Centennial Parklands is one of New South Wales’ best nature-play destinations. The Ian Potter Children’s WILD PLAY Garden was designed to cater for children of all ages and abilities in a dramatic landscape in which children are encouraged to run, jump, play, learn and discover the wild side of life, and provides children with the chance to get lost in the wonder of nature with dry creek beds, an artesian water play area, a bamboo forest, banksia tunnels, turtle mounds and Centennial Park’s first treehouse.
Wentworth Park
Prince Alfred Park Playground
Dr H J Foley Rest Park Playground 140 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
Wentworth Park Road, Ultimo There are so many sports fields and picnic areas to enjoy here, you’re going to love the space! This is the perfect place to bring your footie, soccer ball and runners! The well shaded playground and fitness stations will keep you all active for a good few hours so come prepared! With plenty of places to sit, and lots of water bubblers available, you can stay to relax even when the kids are all puffed out. 28
Victoria Park and Playground
Corner Cleveland and Chalmers Streets Surry Hills The award-winning Prince Alfred Park features 2 playgrounds with all sorts of fun equipment including seesaws & swings alongside some fab custom-made play equipment. There’s an enclosed toddlers playground and an open play space adjacent to basketball courts for the bigger kids. This is near the Prince Alfred Park Pool, so maybe take your bathers just in case!
