Best playgrounds in Cherrybrook
Start with Greenway Park, which pairs a fully fenced play area with toilets and parking open all day.Roslyn Park and Cherrybrook Thomas Thompson Park suit the youngest children best, while Edward Bennett Oval is the one for climbing. What separates them is the fencing, the shade, the toilets and whether there's a BBQ, so the table shows each one.
Quick picks
- All-round: Greenway Park has a skate park, netball courts and a fenced playground for younger kids.
- Shade and a BBQ: Roslyn Park has shaded areas, a BBQ and a covered shelter for picnics.
- Toddlers: Cherrybrook Thomas Thompson Park has an enclosed toddler playground with toilets on site.
- Climbing: Edward Bennett Oval has a six-metre-high climbing net tower and a bike track.
Greenway Park for a fully fenced playground and all-day parking
- Fully fenced
- Toilets
- BBQ
- Parking
Greenway Park is the pick if you want a playground that's fully fenced. Its play area suits the younger kids and has soft-fall ground underneath. Accessible public toilets and female-friendly change rooms are in the park, and parking is reached from several car parks off Shepherds Drive, open all day. The park also has a beginner-friendly skate park and netball courts. Cherrybrook Thomas Thompson Park is fenced too, but it doesn't list a skate park or netball courts.
Best for: Parents of young children who want a fenced playground, toilets and easy parking
Roslyn Park for young children, shade and a BBQ
- Fully fenced
- Shade
- BBQ
- Parking
Roslyn Park is a fully fenced playground for young children, so parents can supervise inside a secure space. The play structures are basic but good quality, and shaded areas run throughout the park. A covered picnic shelter with picnic tables and public BBQ facilities makes a meal easy. The car park is paved and sits on Roslyn Place. The park doesn't list toilets, so plan around that.
Best for: A safe, shaded spot for little ones, with a BBQ for the grown-ups
Cherrybrook Thomas Thompson Park for toddlers in an enclosed playground
- Fully fenced
- Toilets
- Parking
Cherrybrook Thomas Thompson Park is the toddler pick, with a small fenced playground that parents can keep an eye on from a contained space. Slides and climbing structures suit a range of ages within it. Toilets and drinking water sit on site, and free parking runs along Cedarwood Drive with designated accessible spaces. Older siblings have four tennis courts with lighting and two junior soccer fields in the same park.
Best for: Parents of toddlers who want a contained space, toilets and free parking
Edward Bennett Oval for climbing and a bike track
- Shade
- Toilets
- BBQ
- Parking
Climbing is the draw at Edward Bennett Oval. The climbing net tower is six metres high, and it's the main draw of the play area. A bike track runs through the same area, so kids can ride as well as climb. Picnic tables and shaded areas are spread through the park, and electric BBQs, an amenities block and parking are on site. The playing field hosts cricket and soccer, and local clubs train there.
Best for: Kids who like climbing and riding, with BBQs and toilets on site
Cherrybrook Lakes for a fenced playground with a nature play area
- Fully fenced
- BBQ
- Parking
Cherrybrook Lakes has a fully fenced playground, and little ones and bigger kids both get something here: a climbing-slide unit, swings, a see-saw and a nature zone, all within the fence. There are BBQ facilities and picnic shelters for a family meal. No toilets are listed on site, so plan ahead for them. The park is open 24 hours a day, and it is set beside shops across the road.
Best for: Families with children of all ages who want a nature play area and a BBQ
How the playgrounds compare
By area
Every playground in and near Cherrybrook
Every playground in and near Cherrybrook appears in the table below, with the gaps marked as dashes.
| Park | Fenced | Shade | Toilets | BBQ | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Greenway Park | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2.Roslyn Park | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3.Cherrybrook Thomas Thompson Park | ✓ | – | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 4.Edward Bennett Oval | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 5.Cherrybrook Lakes | ✓ | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 6.Edna Seehusen Reserve | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | – |
| 7.Robert Park | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✗ | – |
| 8.Kanangra Crescent Park | – | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | – |
| Nearby, outside Cherrybrook | |||||
| Erlestoke Park · Castle Hill | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Westminster Park · Castle Hill | ✓ | – | – | ✗ | – |
| Campbell Park · West Pennant Hills | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| New Farm Road Reserve · West Pennant Hills | – | – | ✗ | ✗ | – |
How we picked
Each park was judged on how well its playground suits children: fencing, shade, toilets, BBQs, parking, the equipment and the ages it's for. A pick needs enough known detail to say something useful, so thinner playgrounds appear in the table only. Unknown details show as dashes, and they never count against a park. Everything here comes from what's known about each park, so nothing is a guess.
FAQ
Which Cherrybrook playground has toilets?
Restrooms are on site at Cherrybrook Thomas Thompson Park. Edward Bennett Oval has an amenities block with restrooms, and Greenway Park also has toilets.
Which Cherrybrook playgrounds have shade?
Roslyn Park has shaded areas throughout the park, and Edward Bennett Oval has shaded areas as well. Kanangra Crescent Park's playground has no shade cloth yet, so it's less usable on hot days.
Can I have a BBQ at a Cherrybrook playground?
The electric BBQs at Edward Bennett Oval are there for community groups. Roslyn Park and Cherrybrook Lakes have BBQ facilities as well.
Is parking free at Cherrybrook Lakes?
Yes, parking at Cherrybrook Lakes runs along Shepherds Drive and Macquarie Drive at no cost, with more spaces near the shopping centre directly opposite. The park is open 24 hours a day.