Best playgrounds in Bondi Junction
Waverley Park is the top pick for families with children of mixed ages. Its fully fenced playground has separate areas for toddlers and older kids, with water play and toilets close by. The smaller playgrounds in Bondi Junction suit narrower needs: Clementson Park is a shaded, fenced spot for young children in the town centre, and St James Reserve is designed for toddlers under a sun shade.
Quick picks
- Mixed ages: Waverley Park gives a toddler and an older child their own play areas.
- Fenced and shaded: Clementson Park is the fenced, shaded playground in the town centre for young children.
- Toddlers: St James Reserve is designed for toddlers, with a sun shade over the play area.
- Accessible play: Waverley Park has an accessible swing, and St James Reserve has all-abilities access.
Waverley Park for mixed ages
- Fully fenced
- Toilets
- Parking
- Accessible play
- Water play
Waverley Park is the playground to choose when your kids are different ages. Its fenced playground on Paul Street has separate areas for each age and ability, with a toddler zone, a nature play area with balancing logs, and a rocket and multi-storey jungle gym with a spiral slide. Six swings are on site, one a carer swing and another accessible for kids with mobility needs, and the inclusive roundabout is described as wheelchair accessible. A small water play zone with a hand pump adds water play to the mix. Toilets sit near the kiosk, close to the playground, but the playground is in full sun for most of the day, so bring sun protection. Clementson Park's playground is fenced and shaded, and it's much smaller.
Best for: Parents juggling a toddler and an older kid on the same trip.
Clementson Park for a fenced, shaded spot in town
- Fully fenced
- Shade
- Parking
Clementson Park is a small park on the corner of Newland and Ebley Streets, and it's the only public green space in the town centre. Its playground is fully fenced and shaded, so young children stay contained and out of the sun. Among the kit are a hammock swing, a big see-saw and jungle drums, plus a slide on the jungle gym. Benches sit under mature trees along the paths, so you can rest in the shade. The train and talk tubes were roped off when last checked, and the playground has no wheelchair-adapted equipment. Clementson has no accessible parking on site, so street spots on Ebley and Spring Streets are the fallback.
Best for: Parents of young children who want a fenced spot in the town centre.
St James Reserve for toddlers under a sun shade
- Shade
- Parking
- Accessible play
St James Reserve is the one to pick for toddlers. Its playground has equipment designed for the youngest children, with a sun shade over the play area, while Waverley Park's playground is in full sun. Children with a range of mobility needs can play here, since the playground is designed for all abilities. Carers have seats and tables close by for a rest and a bite to eat. Drinking water comes from a bubbler, and toilets are close by. Portable barbecues aren't allowed, so cold food is the easy option. Cars have to use the surrounding streets, since the reserve has no car park.
Best for: Parents of toddlers, and families with a child who has mobility needs.
How the playgrounds compare
By area
Every playground in and near Bondi Junction
The table sets every playground in and near Bondi Junction side by side, so you can check fencing, shade, toilets and parking at a glance.
| Park | Fenced | Shade | Toilets | BBQ | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Waverley Park | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 2.Clementson Park | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| 3.St James Reserve | – | ✓ | – | ✗ | ✓ |
| 4.Fingleton Reserve | ✗ | – | – | – | – |
| Nearby, outside Bondi Junction | |||||
| Plumb Reserve · Woollahra | ✓ | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Elm's Reserve · Woollahra | ✓ | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Cooper Park · Bellevue Hill | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| Harbourview Park · Woollahra | – | – | – | – | – |
How we picked
Parks were scored on fencing first, followed by shade, toilets, BBQs, parking, water play, accessible play and size. A fully fenced play area, toilets close by and parking all push a playground up the order. Where a detail isn't confirmed, the table shows it as unknown, so a blank cell doesn't mean the feature is missing.
FAQ
Is there a fenced playground in Bondi Junction?
Yes, Waverley Park has a fully fenced playground with separate areas for different ages, and Clementson Park's playground is enclosed by fencing within the park. The swings at Fingleton Reserve have no fence, so younger children there need someone watching closely.
Which playground has toilets nearby?
Waverley Park's toilets are by the kiosk, close to the play area, and a water fountain is on site too. Toilets are close to St James Reserve, though Clementson Park has no accessible one.
What does St James Reserve have for toddlers?
St James Reserve has equipment designed for toddlers under a sun shade. Kids with mobility needs are catered for too, because the playground is built for all abilities.
Where can you park near Clementson Park?
Clementson Park has no accessible parking on site. Street spaces on Ebley Street and Spring Street sit roughly 253 metres from the park.