Best playgrounds in North Parramatta
Belmore Park is the North Parramatta playground to start with, because its fenced playspace for kids up to 12 has a cubby house, a spin pole and a shade sail, with toilets close by. Elsewhere, choose by age, from fenced corners for toddlers to bigger setups for school kids, and by what the park offers adults.
Quick picks
- Ages 0 to 12, fenced: Belmore Park puts a cubby house and spin pole under a shade sail.
- Sensory play plus a circuit: Doyle Ground pairs a fenced sensory playspace with a 1 km track.
- Under-fives: Barton Park has a baby swing and a seesaw on synthetic grass.
- A whole day out: Lake Parramatta Reserve adds free electric barbecues and lake swimming.
- Learning to scoot: Rosslyn Blay Park has a fully fenced toddler playground and a scooter path.
Belmore Park for fenced play from toddlers to 12
- Fully fenced
- Shade
- Toilets
- Parking
Belmore Park, the ground also known as Richie Benaud Oval, has a fenced playspace for children aged 0 to 12 with a slide, swings, climbing equipment, a cubby house and a spin pole. A shade sail covers it on hot days, and the amenities building has public toilets and a drinking fountain. Kerbside parking off Castle and Bellevue Streets is limited and goes quickly. Upgrades are restricting access to some areas until early 2027. Thomas Williams Reserve, 0.2 km away, makes a second stop with monkey bars and a scooter path.
Best for: Families with kids of different ages who want a fence and shade.
Doyle Ground for sensory play and a circuit track
- Fully fenced
- Shade
- Toilets
- Parking
Doyle Ground suits families who want more than a playground, since its fenced, skill and sensory-based playspace for ages 0 to 12 sits in North Parramatta's largest sportsground, with a 1 km circuit track around the fields. Children test their balance on the rope bridge and balance beam, alongside swings, a slide and climbing equipment, all under a shade sail. Adults get a chest press, a step-up station and other fitness gear. The toilets open from 6 AM to 8 PM. Kerbside parking around the ground costs nothing, but get there early when it's busy.
Best for: Parents who'd like to walk or train while the kids play.
Barton Park for babies and preschoolers
- Partly fenced
- Shade
- Toilets
- Parking
Barton Park is the North Parramatta playground made for under-fives: its skill and sensory-based playspace for ages 0 to 5 has slides, swings including a baby swing, balancing posts, a timber and rope bridge and a seesaw, all on synthetic grass. Only the street side has a fence and gate, so watch the open edges. Shaded seating, toilets with change rooms and a refillable water station help on a longer visit. Free street parking off Gladstone Road tightens during major athletics events.
Best for: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Lake Parramatta Reserve for a playground with a lake day
- Toilets
- BBQ
- Parking
Lake Parramatta Reserve makes the playground one part of a longer outing, with free electric barbecues, public toilets, an on-site café and five walking tracks in the same bushland reserve. In season, lifeguards are on duty at a designated swimming area in the lake. The 68 free car spaces fill quickly on weekends, so arrive early. Gates open at 6:30 AM and shut at 5:30 PM, or 7:30 PM during daylight saving time, which makes it a daytime trip.
Best for: A full day with a picnic lunch and a swim.
Rosslyn Blay Park for toddlers on scooters
- Fully fenced
- Parking
Rosslyn Blay Park is the fully fenced pick for toddlers, and its scooter path gives little ones somewhere to practise riding, so bring the scooter or balance bike. The toddler-friendly equipment is limited, so it suits a short play. Shade is scarce, so the cooler part of the day works best. There are no toilets or BBQs on site, and street parking is available nearby. Doyle Ground is 0.6 km away if you need toilets or a bigger playspace.
Best for: Toddlers learning to scoot or balance bike.
Symonds Avenue Reserve for tree shade and little climbers
- Partly fenced
- Shade
Symonds Avenue Reserve is a tree-shaded spot for toddlers and preschoolers, where mature trees cover much of the reserve and keep both kids and carers out of the sun. Its partly fenced play area has a play tower with interactive elements and swings sized for young children, with grass beside it for a ball game. There are no BBQs or picnic facilities, and benches are few, so arrive early if you want a seat.
Best for: Toddlers and preschoolers on a warm day.
How the playgrounds compare
By area
Every playground in and near North Parramatta
Compare what each North Parramatta playground has for parents, from the fence to the parking, in the table, with a few just across the suburb line after them.
| Park | Fenced | Shade | Toilets | BBQ | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Belmore Park | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| 2.Doyle Ground | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| 3.Barton Park | Partly† | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| 4.Lake Parramatta Reserve | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 5.Rosslyn Blay Park | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| 6.Symonds Avenue Reserve | Partly† | ✓ | – | ✗ | – |
| 7.P H Jeffery Reserve | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 8.Old Saleyards Reserve | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 9.Sherwin Park | – | – | ✓ | – | – |
| 10.Thomas Williams Reserve | – | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Nearby, outside North Parramatta | |||||
| River Foreshore Reserve · Parramatta | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Prince Alfred Square · Parramatta | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Foveaux Park · Parramatta | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Bill Thompson Reserve · Parramatta | – | – | ✗ | ✗ | – |
† Fenced on some sides only; the park's section explains where.
How we picked
Each North Parramatta playground scored on fencing, shade, toilets, BBQs, accessible play and the size of the park, with full fencing worth the most. Parks whose playgrounds are barely described, such as P H Jeffery Reserve and Old Saleyards Reserve, stay in the table without a write-up. A dash marks anything unknown, and it never lowers a park's place.
FAQ
Is there a fenced playground in North Parramatta?
A full fence surrounds the playgrounds at Belmore Park, Doyle Ground and Rosslyn Blay Park in North Parramatta. Barton Park and Symonds Avenue Reserve are only partly fenced, so stay close to toddlers there.
Which North Parramatta playground suits a baby?
Barton Park in North Parramatta suits babies best, with a baby swing in a playspace designed for ages 0 to 5. It's laid on synthetic grass, and the amenities building has toilets and change rooms.
Where can you have a BBQ near a playground in North Parramatta?
Lake Parramatta Reserve has free electric barbecues in the same reserve as its playground, plus toilets and a café. Closer in, Thomas Williams Reserve has a BBQ picnic area and a playground with monkey bars.
Which playground in North Parramatta has natural shade?
Symonds Avenue Reserve is the North Parramatta playground with tree shade, as mature trees cover much of the reserve. Belmore Park and Doyle Ground use shade sails, while Rosslyn Blay Park has little shade.