Fabulous find for a fresh air fix

from Sydney MamaMag Feb/Mar 2022

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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.

Dr H J Foley Rest Park Playground

140 Glebe Point Road, Glebe

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!

Wentworth Park

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.

Victoria Park and Playground

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

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.

Prince Alfred Park 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!

Centennial Parklands

Queens Park playground caters for kids of all ages and features climbing frames, slides, interactive play equipment and shade structures.

Located adjacent to Market Street, the Queens Park kids playground is enclosed and features a free BBQ area at its eastern end.

There’s a modern amenities block adjacent to the playground, it’s close to the sports fields and the Queens Park Shed cafe is nearby.

Pirrama Park

Pirrama Road, Pyrmont

This gorgeous regional harbourside park features an extensive playground and barbecue and picnic areas so you can really make a day of it. You’ll all enjoy having a look at the boating pontoon, the sheltered bay and the public art. The Stevedore Walk marks the area’s recent history and is well worth having a toddle along.

Tumbalong Playpark

Darling Harbour

One of Sydney’s most recognisable play parks, we’d be surprised if you haven’t explored it already! However it’s worth reminding you just how great it is! This kid’s heaven is famous for its (huge) waterplay area filled with pumps, puddles, channels and fountains. Yes! They’re going to get wet! The play park is home to giant slides, lots of swings, a sandpit, a flying fox, climbing ropes and more. Rest assured there is a cafe so Mama can enjoy a coffee in the shade whilst the kids go wild!