NearMeBest playgrounds in Lidcombe
Last updatedPhillips Park is the top pick for most families in Lidcombe, with shade sails, toilets, barbecues and a learn-to-ride bike track beside the play structures. The other playgrounds are smaller and suit younger children. Lidcombe Remembrance Park and Dudley Reserve both have fully enclosed play areas, so the choice comes down to how long you want to stay and what your kids like to do.
Quick picks
- Phillips Park: the one to pick for a long afternoon with mixed ages.
- Lidcombe Remembrance Park: a small enclosed playground for little ones, with a toilet block beside it.
- Dudley Reserve: a gated play space for the smallest children, with sensory and sound play.
Phillips Park for mixed ages, shade and a bike track
- Shade
- Toilets
- BBQ
- Parking
Phillips Park has the most to offer a family with children of different ages. Its multi-function play structures suit all ages and sit on a softfall surface, with shade sails over the play area. A learn-to-ride bike track runs within the same play space, so the youngest riders can practise next to the climbing structures. Parents get a nature play area, a table tennis table, lounge seating and a shelter. You'll find public toilets, barbecue and picnic facilities, and parking at the park. We don't have confirmed fencing for it, so keep an eye on toddlers.
Lidcombe Remembrance Park for young children, with a toilet beside the play area
- Fully fenced
- Toilets
Lidcombe Remembrance Park's playground sits near the northern edge of the park. It is enclosed, so it works well for small children. Swings and a slide fill the play space. A toilet block stands next to it, which saves a trip across the park when a toddler needs the loo. The war memorial draws most people, so a playground stop fits around a quiet walk. Lidcombe railway station is a short walk away, so the park is easy to reach without a car.
Dudley Reserve for the youngest children and sensory play
- Fully fenced
Dudley Reserve is a fully fenced playground on Vaughan Street, and its gate keeps the play area closed off from the street. The sensory play sections and interactive sound equipment make it a different kind of play space from the swings and see-saw at Chadwick Reserve, the other fully fenced option. Woodchips cover the ground under the equipment, and the play gear is fairly new after a recent upgrade. It's a small reserve, so expect a short visit. The park is rated 4.2 on Google (12 ratings).
How the playgrounds compare
By area
Every playground in and near Lidcombe
Every playground in and around Lidcombe sits side by side in the table, with fencing, shade, toilets and barbecues, so you can plan a stop before you leave home.
| Park | Fenced | Shade | Toilets | BBQ | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Phillips Park | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2.Lidcombe Remembrance Park | ✓ | – | ✓ | – | – |
| 3.Dudley Reserve | ✓ | – | – | – | – |
| 4.Chadwick Reserve | ✓ | – | – | – | – |
| 5.Friends Park | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nearby, outside Lidcombe | |||||
| Coleman Park · Berala | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| Civic Park · Auburn | – | – | ✓ | – | – |
| Coronation Park · Auburn | – | – | – | – | – |
| Vivian Crescent Reserve · Berala | – | – | – | – | – |
How we picked
We weighed fencing most, because it decides whether a toddler can run about safely. Shade, toilets, barbecues and parking came next, then accessible play and the size of the park. A dash in the table means we couldn't confirm the detail, not that it is missing, so the picks stay honest about what we could check.
FAQ
Is there a fenced playground in Lidcombe?
Yes, Lidcombe has two fully enclosed options. Dudley Reserve on Vaughan Street has a playground with a gate, and Lidcombe Remembrance Park has a small enclosed children's playground.
Which Lidcombe playground has toilets nearby?
Lidcombe Remembrance Park has a toilet block right beside its playground. Phillips Park also has public toilets, so both suit a longer stay with little ones.
Is there shade over a playground in Lidcombe?
Phillips Park has shade sails over its play area, the only shade we know of at a Lidcombe playground. Pack a hat for the others.
Which Lidcombe playground suits toddlers?
Chadwick Reserve on John Street is suited to toddlers, with swings, a see-saw and monkey bars inside a fully fenced area. Dudley Reserve's sensory play sections also suit younger children.