Best playgrounds in Asquith
Lessing Park is the best choice here for a play space with a full fence. Asquith Park suits children who like to build and balance, and Mills Park suits families who ride scooters or bikes. What separates them is the fence, the equipment, and the shade, toilets, barbecues and parking that come with each one.
Quick picks
- Fenced: Lessing Park, where a fence runs right around the play area.
- Building and balancing: Asquith Park, with logs, stilts and cubby frames to build.
- Scooters and bikes: Mills Park, where the play area has a paved loop for riders.
Lessing Park for a fully fenced play area
- Fully fenced
- Toilets
- BBQ
- Parking
Lessing Park is the pick for a play area with a full fence. The whole play space sits inside the fence, and no other Asquith playground has a fence we can confirm. The play equipment is made from durable natural wood, with swings, slides and a climbing wall. Kerbside parking runs along Lessing Street. Beyond the play space there's grass for scooter riding.
Best for: Parents after a play space that's fully enclosed
Asquith Park for building and balancing
- Shade
- Toilets
- Parking
Asquith Park is the pick for kids who like to build and balance. Its nature playground includes logs to climb, stilts to balance on and cubby frames that children can build themselves. The design is meant to get children engaging with nature. Shaded seating lets adults supervise from the shade. The park also has a kids' bike track and outdoor fitness equipment, so there's more to do than the playground alone.
Best for: Builders and balancers, with shade for the grown-ups
Mills Park for scooters, bikes and a range of ages
- BBQ
- Parking
Mills Park is the pick for families who ride as well as play. Riders get a paved circuit around the play area, which is more than the other Asquith playgrounds are known to offer. The play area has a baby swing alongside a climbing wall, so it works across a range of ages. The park offers free barbecues as well, and parking on the surrounding streets is free.
Best for: Families with scooters or bikes
How the playgrounds compare
By area
Every playground in and near Asquith
The table below ranks each playground in and near Asquith by how well it suits a family visit.
| Park | Fenced | Shade | Toilets | BBQ | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Lessing Park | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2.Asquith Park | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 3.Mills Park | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 4.Gardenia Street Park | – | – | – | ✗ | – |
| Nearby, outside Asquith | |||||
| Storey Park · Hornsby | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beatrice Thompson Park · Hornsby | ✓ | – | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Holman Park · Hornsby | ✓ | – | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| James Park · Hornsby | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
How we picked
Points went to fenced play areas first, then to shade, toilets, BBQs, parking, accessible play and size. A toilet counts wherever it sits in the park, whereas shade and fencing only count at the play area. Where we know nothing, the table prints a dash and never a no, since an unknown detail isn't the same as a missing one.
FAQ
Is there a fenced playground in Asquith?
Yes, Lessing Park is the only Asquith playground with a confirmed full fence. None of the other playgrounds here is confirmed as fenced, so check on arrival if that matters to you.
Do the Asquith playgrounds have toilets?
Lessing Park has public toilets spread around its grounds. Asquith Park's toilets are often locked, and Mills Park's aren't known, so plan ahead.
Where can you park near the Asquith playgrounds?
Mills Park's street parking is free and runs all the way round it, and Lessing Park has kerbside parking along Lessing Street. Asquith Park's car park on Mills Avenue can fill with commuters, so allow for that.