NearMeBest playgrounds in Longueville
Last updatedKingsford Smith Oval is the top pick for toddlers, with a fully fenced playground that has a sun shade, seats and public toilets in the park. Woodford Bay Park and Aquatic Park are the other two to visit, one for its bay views and the other for river views and a free barbecue. Fencing and shade are where the three differ most, with toilets close behind.
Quick picks
- Fenced toddler play: Kingsford Smith Oval, where the Bill Bryan Playground is enclosed and shaded.
- Bay views: Woodford Bay Park, where the fenced playground sits on a lawn that runs down to the water.
- River views: Aquatic Park, with play equipment for toddlers and a free barbecue above the foreshore.
Kingsford Smith Oval for a fully fenced toddler playground
- Fully fenced
- Shade
- Toilets
- Parking
Toddlers do best at Kingsford Smith Oval, where the play area is enclosed by a full fence and shaded by a sun shade, with seats for parents. The Bill Bryan Playground sits on the corner of William Edward Street and Stuart Street, beside the cricket and football field with its three practice nets and the tennis courts. Public toilets are in the park, and the on-site car park is free to use. Woodford Bay Park is fenced too, but Aquatic Park's toilets are a walk away below the cliff.
Woodford Bay Park for a playground with a bay view
- Fully fenced
- Toilets
- BBQ
- Parking
Woodford Bay Park is the playground to choose when the view matters. Its fenced playground sits beside a grassy lawn that runs down toward the bay, at the end of Woodford Street. Public toilets and a barbecue are in the reserve, and the barbecue is close to the play area, so one adult can cook while the children play nearby. About 15 cars can park beside the reserve. Expect steep ground in the bush, which suits older children better than very young ones. Kingsford Smith Oval has a sun shade and seats at its play area, which this park's play equipment doesn't name.
Aquatic Park for toddler play above the river
- Toilets
- BBQ
- Parking
Aquatic Park is the river-view playground for toddlers. It is a sloping grassed park above the North Shore Rowing Club, and it runs down to the Lane Cove River foreshore. Its play equipment suits toddlers, while Kingsford Smith Oval's play area covers toddlers and young children. A free public barbecue, first come, first served, and picnic tables sit close by, so lunch and play can share one visit. The toilets are below the cliff near the skiff club, a short walk from the play equipment, and the car park off Mary Street is the nearest parking. Keep a close eye on toddlers, because the park runs down to the foreshore.
How the playgrounds compare
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Every playground in and near Longueville
Fencing, shade, toilets, barbecues and parking for each playground sit in the table below, so you can weigh them at a glance.
| Park | Fenced | Shade | Toilets | BBQ | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Kingsford Smith Oval | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 2.Woodford Bay Park | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3.Aquatic Park | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 4.Shaw Playground | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Nearby, outside Longueville | |||||
| Tambourine Bay Reserve · Riverview | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Marjorie York Park · Riverview | ✓ | – | ✗ | – | – |
| Henningham Playground · Greenwich | ✗ | – | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Kimberley Playground · Lane Cove | ✗ | – | ✗ | – | ✓ |
How we picked
We weighed fencing, shade, toilets, barbecues, parking and play equipment for young children, then ordered the playgrounds by how many of these are known. A park short on known details sits in the table without a section. A dash means the detail is unknown, so it is worth checking on the day.
FAQ
Is there a fenced playground in Longueville?
Yes, Kingsford Smith Oval has a fully fenced toddler playground, the Bill Bryan Playground, with a sun shade and seats for parents. Woodford Bay Park also has a fenced playground beside its lawn on the bay foreshore.
Are there toilets at the Longueville playgrounds?
You'll find a toilet block within Kingsford Smith Oval, and Woodford Bay Park has its own as well. Aquatic Park's are a short walk off, near the skiff club.
Which Longueville playground has a water view?
Woodford Bay Park has filtered views across the bay from its foreshore lawn. Aquatic Park overlooks the river above the North Shore Rowing Club.