Best playgrounds in Blackheath
Memorial Park is the top pick for families with toddlers, with water play and a fence along the road side. Sutton Park suits a quick play stop on a drive, and Jubilee Park is built for most ages. The playgrounds here differ most on the ages they suit, how they are fenced and what sits beside them.
Quick picks
- Water play: Memorial Park suits families who want water play with a toddler in tow.
- Toddlers on a drive: Sutton Park's kids' play area has a baby swing, with seating nearby for adults.
- Mixed ages: Jubilee Park's equipment suits a wide span of children, from toddlers to older kids.
Memorial Park: water play and a toddler area
- Partly fenced
- Toilets
- BBQ
- Water play
Memorial Park is the pick for water play. A water area takes ground water down the slope of the park. Toddlers get their own area, which holds a heritage swing set moved over from the duck pond. A wire-mesh fence separates the play areas from the road, so young children should stay on the park side of it. The new toilet sits along the accessible path from the Prince Edward Street entrance, which crosses the water area on its way.
Best for: families with toddlers who want water play
Sutton Park: a baby swing for a quick stop on a drive
- Toilets
- BBQ
- Parking
Sutton Park is the pick for a quick play stop on a drive. Its kids' play area has a baby swing suited to toddlers and very young children, and seating sits close by so an adult can rest while they play. The park sits just off the Great Western Highway, so it feels calmer than the main road. Toilets are in a block on site, and the parking is adequate for a short visit.
Best for: parents on a drive who need a short play stop
Jubilee Park: a playground built for most ages
- Toilets
- Parking
Jubilee Park is the pick for a mix of ages. Little ones have a baby swing, and bigger kids can climb, slide and use the big swings. Toilets and a parking lot sit on site, and the green grounds around the play area leave plenty of space for families. The park also sits near Blackheath Oval and the local courts, so a play session can pair with a sports outing.
Best for: families with kids of mixed ages
How the playgrounds compare
By area
Every playground in and near Blackheath
The table lists every play area we know of in and near the suburb, with the picks at the top and the rest below them.
| Park | Fenced | Toilets | BBQ | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Memorial Park | Partly† | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 2.Sutton Park | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3.Jubilee Park | – | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 4.Neate Park | – | – | – | – |
† Fenced on some sides only; the park's section explains where.
How we picked
The comparison covers fencing, shade, toilets, BBQs, accessible play and size. The score leaned on fencing, then toilets and shade, with the rest adding a little. Neate Park, with its inclusive swing set and a playground by the railway line, sits in the table below the picks. A dash in the table marks a detail we couldn't confirm, not a missing feature.
FAQ
Which Blackheath playground has water play?
Memorial Park has water play in its playspace, and the water area sits in the same playspace as the toddler area. Families with a toddler can use both on one visit.
Is there a playground for toddlers in Blackheath?
Yes, Memorial Park has a toddler play area with a heritage swing set. Sutton Park and Jubilee Park both have a baby swing for the youngest children.
What equipment is there for older kids in Blackheath?
Jubilee Park has double swings, climbing equipment and sliding equipment, plus big swings for older children. A mixed group of kids can use it together, since the park covers most ages.
Are there toilets at the playgrounds in Blackheath?
Memorial Park and Jubilee Park both have public toilets on site, and Sutton Park has a toilet block too. Toilets aren't confirmed for every play area in the table, so check before you rely on one.