Best playgrounds in Strathfield
Strathfield Park is the playground to head for first: it has two playgrounds, one an all-abilities premier playground, plus toilets with change facilities, BBQs and a kids' bike track. Past that, choose by what comes with the play. Hudson District Park (East) adds a lake and gardens, a smaller reserve near the station has a ping-pong table, and one sits on a cycleway you can ride in on.
Quick picks
- All abilities: Strathfield Park's premier playground is designed for children of every ability.
- Picnic by a lake: Hudson District Park (East) pairs a playground for young children with BBQs, toilets and a lake.
- Close to the station: Russel Street Reserve has a slide under a shade sail and a ping-pong table.
- Ride there: Frank Zions Reserve sits on the Bay to Bay Walk and Cycleway, with park BBQs and shelters.
Strathfield Park for all-abilities play and a full morning out
- Toilets
- BBQ
- Parking
- Accessible play
Strathfield Park gives kids the most to do in one visit, with two playgrounds across three play zones and a premier playground of 2,225 sq m built for children of all abilities. Expect slides, swings, a large slide complex and a flying fox. Pack the bike or scooter as well: on the Chalmers Road side, an educational track laid out like a road lets young riders practise. Toilets with change facilities, a kiosk, drinking water and BBQ areas with picnic tables share the grounds, so a long stay is easy. Homebush Road has the street parking closest to the playground, and there's a wheelchair-accessible car park. As the oldest and most popular park in the suburb, it's rarely empty.
Best for: Kids of all abilities, mixed ages and a whole morning out
Hudson District Park (East) for a picnic by the lake
- Toilets
- BBQ
- Parking
Hudson District Park (East) suits a long picnic with little ones, because its playground sits in a former golf course with a lake, two feature gardens and open lawn to spread out on. For now the play equipment is aimed at young children. A high-intensity playground for older kids, with a climbing area and a junior mountain bike track, is under construction, so expect works nearby and a layout that may shift. BBQs and picnic tables are in the park, and the amenity block has public toilets, which matches Strathfield Park on the basics. Drive in from Mitchell Road or Arthur Street to the car park. The park also has a dog park, handy if the family dog is coming.
Best for: Picnics with young children, and families bringing the dog
Russel Street Reserve for a shaded slide near the station
- Shade
- Parking
Russel Street Reserve is the quick stop close to Strathfield Station: a quiet patch of grass and trees where the old play gear was swapped for new equipment. Kids climb and slide under a blue shade sail, and new undersurfacing and concrete edging went in at the same time. A ping-pong table beside the play area keeps older siblings busy, and benches circle the playground so you can sit within reach. Parking on Russell Street is scarce and mostly time-limited, so leave a few minutes to find a space.
Best for: A quick play near Strathfield Station, and older siblings who like ping-pong
Frank Zions Reserve for riding in and a barbecue
- BBQ
- Parking
Frank Zions Reserve is the one to ride to, since the Bay to Bay Walk and Cycleway crosses the reserve and its playground makes a natural break along the way. The play space is set up for kids playing with an adult watching, and benches give you a seat nearby. Park BBQs and shelters turn a play into a weekend cook-up with young children, and the quieter corners are calmer for eating, away from traffic on the busy road alongside. Rated 4.3 on Google (12 ratings), it's 0.4 km from Hudson District Park (East) if the kids want more space. Drivers can park on Mitchell Road.
Best for: Families who ride, and weekend barbecues close to home
How the playgrounds compare
By area
Every playground in and near Strathfield
Each Strathfield playground gets its own row in the table, so you can scan fences, shade, toilets, BBQs and parking, and the closest ones in neighbouring suburbs follow.
| Park | Fenced | Shade | Toilets | BBQ | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Strathfield Park | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2.Hudson District Park (East) | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3.Russel Street Reserve | – | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| 4.Frank Zions Reserve | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 5.Edwards Park | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 6.Centenary Playground | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| 7.Inveresk Park | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| 8.Chain of Ponds Reserve | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| 9.Pilgrim Park | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Nearby, outside Strathfield | |||||
| Airey Park · Homebush West | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Augustus Loftus Reserve · Homebush | – | – | ✗ | – | – |
| Melville Reserve · Homebush West | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Tavistock Reserve · Homebush West | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
How we picked
Toilets, BBQs, parking, all-abilities equipment and a park of a hectare or more lifted Strathfield Park and Hudson District Park (East) to the top. A fence would have counted most of all, but none is confirmed in Strathfield, and Russel Street Reserve's shade sail is the only shade we know of. Playgrounds with only a line or two of detail are listed in the table without a write-up. A dash in a column marks an unknown, and it costs that park nothing.
FAQ
Is there a fenced playground in Strathfield?
Strathfield's playgrounds aren't known to be fenced, so keep toddlers within reach at each of them. For a fully fenced playground, Airey Park in Homebush West is the nearest, and it has toilets, BBQs and parking as well.
Which Strathfield playground suits a child with disability?
Strathfield Park is the Strathfield choice for inclusive play, since its premier playground is designed for children of all abilities. The park has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park, and its public toilet includes change facilities.
Where can I cook a BBQ while the kids play in Strathfield?
Strathfield Park, Hudson District Park (East) and Frank Zions Reserve all have BBQs near their playgrounds in Strathfield. At Edwards Park on High Street, the BBQ areas adjoin the play space, and two outdoor table tennis tables give older kids a game.
When does Strathfield Park get crowded?
Strathfield Park fills up most when it hosts the big local get-togethers, such as the December carols, Australia Day and movie nights through summer. On those days, Russel Street Reserve is a quieter local playground to try instead.