Best playgrounds in Loftus
Loftus Reserve comes out on top here, with a district-level playground, shade and toilets for families with young children. Third Avenue Reserve comes next, with a fully fenced playground for younger children and accessible play equipment. Browallia Crescent Reserve is a quieter option, though it has no toilets. Fencing and toilets are where these parks differ most.
Quick picks
- Shade and a toilet: Loftus Reserve's playground sits under trees, and a toilet is on site.
- Fully fenced, for younger children: Third Avenue Reserve's play space is enclosed, with a spider net and an activity board.
- Quiet setting: Browallia Crescent Reserve has a dual slide and old-style swings, and it sits far from the main road.
Loftus Reserve: a district-level playground under tree shade
- Partly fenced
- Shade
- Toilets
- Parking
Loftus Reserve is the choice for parents who want a larger playground with shade and facilities. Its district-level playground sits under tree shade, and the reserve has a toilet, drinking water and parking on site. Its fence is only partial and has gaps, so little ones need watching. The reserve sits beside the Loftus Community Centre and also has paths for walking and running. Against Third Avenue Reserve, it loses on fencing but gains a toilet and shade, which aren't listed there.
Best for: Parents who want a bigger playground with shade and a toilet on site
Third Avenue Reserve: a fully fenced playground for younger children
- Fully fenced
- Parking
- Accessible play
Third Avenue Reserve is the quiet choice for younger children, with a playground inside a perimeter fence and an entrance gate. A spider climbing net and a yellow activity board are the play features. Seating on the grass lets carers keep an eye on the play. Compared with Loftus Reserve, it has the full fence, though shade and toilets aren't listed here. The reserve has parking on site.
Best for: Parents of younger children, including those using a wheelchair or pram
Browallia Crescent Reserve: a small playground with a dual slide and swings
Browallia Crescent Reserve is a small playground for young children, with a dual slide, old-style swings and a surfboard-style rocking piece. The reserve sits far from any main road, which keeps traffic noise low. A sandpit adds to the play, though it needs regular cleaning. There are no toilets here, so allow for that on a long visit. It is rated 3.8 on Google (10 ratings).
Best for: Quiet visits with young children who like slides and swings
How the playgrounds compare
By area
Every playground in and near Loftus
Every playground in Loftus and the parks near it appears in the table below, ranked on the same facts.
| Park | Fenced | Shade | Toilets | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Loftus Reserve | Partly† | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2.Third Avenue Reserve | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| 3.Browallia Crescent Reserve | – | – | ✗ | – |
| 4.Mulberry Street Reserve | – | – | – | – |
| Nearby, outside Loftus | ||||
| Waratah Park · Sutherland | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gray Street Reserve · Sutherland | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Brigalow Place Reserve · Engadine | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Yarra Vista Court Reserve · Yarrawarrah | – | – | – | – |
† Fenced on some sides only; the park's section explains where.
How we picked
The order puts fencing first, then shade and toilets, with parking and accessible play carrying less weight. We used only what each park's own page says about its playground. Mulberry Street Reserve stays in the table, since its details don't fill a pick section. A gap in the table is a dash, which means the details weren't on the page, not that the park lacks them.
FAQ
Is there a fenced playground in Loftus?
Yes, Third Avenue Reserve's perimeter fence surrounds its play space, while Loftus Reserve's fence is only partial. The closest fully fenced option outside Loftus is Waratah Park in Sutherland, about 1 km away.
Which Loftus playground has a toilet?
Loftus Reserve has a toilet on site. Browallia Crescent Reserve has no toilets at all.
Does Third Avenue Reserve have accessible play equipment?
Yes, Third Avenue Reserve's play equipment is accessible, and wheelchairs and prams can get in from the entrance. Entry is through the Third Avenue gate.