Best playgrounds in Glebe
Jubilee Park is the top pick for Glebe families, with the most play equipment and a shaded play area on the foreshore. Robyn Kemmis Reserve is the one to choose for a fully fenced space with inclusive play, and Sarah Peninton Reserve suits toddlers. The Glebe playgrounds are small reserves and foreshore parks, so the choice comes down to fencing, shade and the age of your kids.
Quick picks
- Most equipment: Jubilee Park, with a carousel, a cubby house and a sand pit.
- Fully fenced and accessible: Robyn Kemmis Reserve, a gated playground with wheelchair-accessible play.
- Toddlers in the shade: Sarah Peninton Reserve, with shaded areas and a playground for young children.
Jubilee Park: the most equipment, in the shade
- Shade
- Toilets
Jubilee Park has the most play equipment of the Glebe playgrounds, with a carousel, a cubby house, swings, toddler swings, a sand pit and a slide. The shade comes from trees over the play area, and the gear is listed for primary school children as well as infants and pre-schoolers. The nearest toilets are at Jubilee Oval, a short walk from the swings, and weekends and holidays are the busiest times. It sits on the Glebe foreshore with the Anzac Bridge in view, about 300 metres from the light rail stop. If fencing matters more to you, Robyn Kemmis Reserve is the better fit.
Best for: Families with primary school kids and toddlers who want a full morning on the foreshore
Robyn Kemmis Reserve: fenced and wheelchair accessible
- Fully fenced
- BBQ
- Accessible play
Robyn Kemmis Reserve is the only Glebe playground we know of that is both fully fenced and wheelchair accessible. The gated play area on Franklyn Street has slides, climbing ropes, a double swing set, a see-saw and a spring rocker, all for children aged one to 12. Synthetic rubber safety surfacing covers the ground under the inclusive gear. A barbecue area with new seating and paving, finished in October 2025, is a few steps away for a picnic. The reserve is much smaller than Jubilee Park, so it suits a short visit with younger kids.
Best for: Parents who want a gated play space and inclusive equipment for children aged one to 12
Sarah Peninton Reserve: a shaded spot for toddlers
- Partly fenced
- Shade
- Accessible play
Sarah Peninton Reserve is the playground for toddlers and young children who need a short session. The playground on Bayview Street has a slide, a climbing frame and key inclusive play equipment, and the council lists shaded areas and seating in the reserve. The play area is only partly fenced, so keep little ones close to the gate. It is a small space in a narrow green strip, so it works best as a quick stop. A light rail stop sits about 50 metres from the reserve.
Best for: Parents of toddlers and pre-schoolers who want an easy stop on Bayview Street
How the playgrounds compare
By area
Every playground in and near Glebe
This table compares every Glebe playground we have on fencing, shade, toilets, barbecues, parking and accessible play, with details we don't know shown as a dash.
| Park | Fenced | Shade | Toilets | BBQ | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Jubilee Park | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | – |
| 2.Robyn Kemmis Reserve | ✓ | – | – | ✓ | – |
| 3.Sarah Peninton Reserve | Partly† | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 4.Dr HJ Foley Rest Park | ✓ | – | ✓ | – | – |
| 5.Wentworth Park | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | – |
| 6.Blackwattle Bay Park | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 7.Minogue Reserve | ✓ | – | – | – | – |
| 8.St James Park | – | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 9.Ernest Pederson Reserve | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nearby, outside Glebe | |||||
| Harold Park · Forest Lodge | – | – | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ross Street Reserve · Forest Lodge | ✓ | – | – | – | – |
| Fig Lane Park · Ultimo | ✗ | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Minogue Crescent Reserve · Forest Lodge | – | – | – | – | – |
† Fenced on some sides only; the park's section explains where.
How we picked
Fencing, shade, toilets, barbecues, accessible play and park size were the yardsticks here. A pick needs at least six known facts, and the picks here clear that bar. Gaps stay as dashes in the table instead of guesses, and toilets count only when the text places them inside the park.
FAQ
Is there a fenced playground in Glebe?
Yes, Robyn Kemmis Reserve in Glebe has a gated, fully fenced playground on Franklyn Street has a gated, fully fenced playground for children aged one to 12. A small fenced play area for toddlers also sits at Minogue Reserve, off Francis Street.
Which Glebe playground has shade?
Jubilee Park's playground is shaded by trees, and Sarah Peninton Reserve includes shaded areas. Wentworth Park's playground is also described as shaded, beside its sports fields.
Are there toilets near the Glebe playgrounds?
Jubilee Park has public toilets, although the closest are at Jubilee Oval rather than beside the play area. Wentworth Park has toilets next to its sports fields.