Best playgrounds in Concord

• Fully fenced
• Shade
• Toilets
• BBQ
• Parking
• Accessible play
• Water play

For sheer range of play, Queen Elizabeth Park leads Concord. The play area is fully fenced and shaded by established trees, and the equipment is pitched at children from age one, including the Diabolo Baby Multiplay for ages 1+. An adventure unit, a three-bay swing set, a cubby house and a nature trail give older kids more to do, while the sand and water play areas keep little ones busy. Goddard Park, 0.3 km away, is the nearest alternative, but its fencing isn't known. Public toilets sit near the car park by the sports fields, with accessible toilets too. BBQs share the grounds with picnic shelters and tables.

Best for: Toddlers, a fenced and shaded play area and a whole-day outing with BBQs.

• Fully fenced
• Shade
• Toilets
• BBQ
• Parking
• Accessible play

Henley Park's playground is fenced and built for a wide range of ages and abilities. It has a framed climbing structure, a double slide, an inclusive double bay swing set and an inclusive rocker, plus a timber balance trail. A shade sail covers part of the area, and rubber softfall sits under the equipment. Talking tubes and musical chimes set it apart from the other playgrounds nearby. Central Park, 0.4 km away, is the closest alternative. Toilets and BBQ facilities are on site, and parking is available at the park.

Best for: Mixed ages and abilities, with toilets and BBQs close by.

• Fully fenced
• Shade
• Toilets
• Parking

Edwards Park has a fully fenced playground for children aged 2 to 8. Its standout is the pair of mini rock-climbing walls, and two slides, two swings, a bucket swing, climbing ropes and a rocking fire truck round it out. The play area sits on synthetic grass, and one shade sail partly shades it. Toilets sit a few metres from the play area. Plenty of free parking runs along Brewer Street, right beside it. Jessie Stewart Reserve, 0.4 km away, is the nearest alternative.

Best for: Children aged 2 to 8 and easy parking beside the playground.

• Partly fenced
• Shade
• Toilets
• Accessible play

Central Park's playground was upgraded as an inclusive, accessible play space, so it suits a mixed group of children. Swings, a combination play unit with slides and a climbing net for older children sit beside a cubby house and toddler items for younger ones. Existing shade trees surround the play area, and rubber softfall runs under the equipment. A scooter and trike circuit path runs through the park. A new fence separates the playground from Wellbank Street, so the fencing is partial rather than full. Central Park keeps its own toilet block. For a fully fenced play area, head to Henley Park, 0.4 km away.

Best for: Accessible play, scooters and younger children, with toilets on site.

• Toilets
• BBQ
• Parking

Bayview Park's play area sits within the park grounds, close to the water. A separate kids' play area is built on sand, giving younger children a different surface from the main playground, and outdoor fitness equipment sits nearby. Two barbecues stand near the rubbish bins, though neither has a power supply. Public toilets and bathrooms are in the park, and paid parking is available around the clock. It's busier on evenings and weekends. A ferry wharf sits next to the park, which makes it an easy add to a day out.

Best for: Waterfront days, BBQs and a sandy play area.