Best playgrounds in Lalor Park
Ashley Brown Reserve is the top pick for playgrounds in Lalor Park, with an upgraded play area, a restroom on site and a BBQ area close by. Chifley Park suits families who want tree shade and a skate park alongside. Cavanagh Reserve is the pick when the group spans a wide age range.
Quick picks
- Best overall: Ashley Brown Reserve's upgraded play area sits near a restroom and a BBQ area.
- Best shade: Chifley Park's playground is shaded by trees, right beside Lalor Skate Park.
- Best for mixed ages: Cavanagh Reserve offers a swing and a slide that work for every age.
Ashley Brown Reserve: an upgraded play area with a restroom and BBQ
- Toilets
- BBQ
- Parking
Ashley Brown Reserve has an upgraded play area aimed at families with young children. A restroom is on site, and a BBQ area is in the reserve, so you can stay for a picnic after the slide. Parking is off-street on Northcott Road, so the play area is a short walk from the car. If you're visiting on a weekend, pair the play area with a walk along the Lalor Creek Shared Path, which runs past the reserve.
Best for: families with young kids who want to stay for a picnic
Chifley Park: tree shade and a skate park beside the playground
- Shade
- Parking
Chifley Park's playground is shaded by trees, which keeps the play area cooler on warm days. Lalor Skate Park sits right beside it, so older kids can skate while younger ones play. Lalor Park Library is inside the park, with onsite parking, and the Freeman Street shopping precinct is directly across the road for a coffee or a bite before you head home.
Best for: families with children of different ages who want cover from the sun
Cavanagh Reserve: a playground for all ages with a swing and slide
- Toilets
- Parking
The playground at Cavanagh Reserve is built to suit every age, with a swing and a slide. The reserve has off-street parking, and its sports fields and tennis courts are busy on match days, so weekday mornings are quieter. Shade, toilets and a BBQ aren't listed for the playground, so it suits a short visit rather than a long picnic day.
Best for: families with a mix of toddlers and older kids who want a short visit
How the playgrounds compare
By area
Every playground in and near Lalor Park
Every playground in and near Lalor Park sits in the table below, so you can compare them side by side.
| Park | Shade | Toilets | BBQ | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Ashley Brown Reserve | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2.Chifley Park | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| 3.Cavanagh Reserve | – | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 4.Twin Gums Reserve | – | – | – | ✓ |
| 5.Stuart Mould Park | ✗ | – | – | – |
| Nearby, outside Lalor Park | ||||
| Banks Reserve · Kings Langley | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pioneer Park · Seven Hills | – | – | – | – |
| Solander Reserve · Baulkham Hills | – | – | – | – |
| Kingsford Reserve · Blacktown | – | – | – | – |
How we picked
The picks weigh fencing, shade, toilets, BBQs, parking and the ages each playground suits. Ashley Brown Reserve leads on toilets, a BBQ and parking, Chifley Park on tree shade, and Cavanagh Reserve on equipment for mixed ages. A gap in the table just means we don't know, so it never counts against a park.
FAQ
Is there a fenced playground in Lalor Park?
Fencing isn't listed for any playground in Lalor Park, so check on arrival if a fence matters to you. Ashley Brown Reserve, Chifley Park and Cavanagh Reserve all have playgrounds, but none is described as fenced.
Which Lalor Park playground has shade?
Chifley Park is the shadiest option, with trees over its play area and Lalor Skate Park next door. Stuart Mould Park is leafy too, but on the very hottest days the cover is thin.
Is there a playground for toddlers in Lalor Park?
For the youngest, Stuart Mould Park's play area is pitched at under-fives, with open lawn next to it. Chifley Park suits younger children, while older ones can use the skate park next door.
Is there a BBQ near a playground in Lalor Park?
Ashley Brown Reserve has a BBQ area and a restroom on site, along with its playground. It's the best choice in Lalor Park if you want to cook and let the kids play in one visit.