Best playgrounds in Sutherland
Waratah Park's All Abilities Playground is the top pick for a long visit, with fencing, shade, toilets, parking and accessible play in one spot. Glencoe Street Playground and Acacia Road Reserve come next, for renewed equipment and inclusive play. Gray Street Reserve and Rita Harris Park suit the youngest children. The table below lists every playground in and near Sutherland, including where the details are still unknown.
Quick picks
- Long visits: Waratah Park's All Abilities Playground has toilets, shade, a full fence and parking on site.
- Renewed play: Glencoe Street Playground was renewed in 2022, with a free outdoor gym on the same site.
- Inclusive play: Acacia Road Reserve's playground is inclusive and aimed at ages 2 to 8.
- Toddlers: Gray Street Reserve has equipment sized for toddlers, shaded by mature trees.
- Small and fenced: Rita Harris Park is fully fenced, with sand under its climbing equipment and swings.
Waratah Park for a full day out
- Fully fenced
- Shade
- Toilets
- Parking
- Accessible play
Waratah Park's All Abilities Playground is the best choice for a long visit, because its toilets and shade sit beside the play area. A full fence runs around the playground, with gates at both the entry and the exit. Kids with mixed abilities can use a flying fox with an accessible seat, alongside swings, slides and a carousel. A transport-themed section has original tram wheels and tracks from the Sydney Tramway Museum. The park has parking of its own, and the playground has accessible pathways.
Best for: Families planning a long visit who want toilets and parking on site
Glencoe Street Playground, renewed in 2022
- Partly fenced
- Shade
- Parking
- Accessible play
Glencoe Street Playground suits children who like to climb, with a climbing tower, a double slide and in-ground trampolines. The play area was renewed in 2022. Fencing covers only part of the play area, and shade and seats sit beside it. You can park on the streets around the reserve. A free outdoor gym and a walking track sit on the same site for anyone who wants a workout afterwards.
Best for: Children who like climbing, and families who want a free outdoor gym nearby
Acacia Road Reserve for inclusive play
- Shade
- Parking
- Accessible play
Acacia Road Reserve is the place for inclusive play for children aged 2 to 8. The basket swing is inclusive, and balancing logs, a fort, a slide and a climbing structure fill out the play area. Shade and seating sit in the reserve, and there is parking on site. A water bubbler lets you refill bottles, and a scooter and bike path runs through the reserve. Part of the reserve is a conservation area.
Best for: Parents of children aged 2 to 8, and families who want inclusive play
Gray Street Reserve for toddlers
- Shade
- Parking
Gray Street Reserve is the spot for toddlers, with equipment sized for them. Trees shade the play area through summer. The surface under the equipment is bark, and the equipment is relatively new and in good condition. Gray Street is quiet, with plenty of street parking. Older children may finish the play area quickly, so a short visit suits them. The reserve is rated 4.1 on Google (14 ratings).
Best for: Parents of toddlers, and anyone wanting a short shaded visit
Rita Harris Park for a small, fenced space
- Fully fenced
Rita Harris Park suits younger children who need a small, fully enclosed play space. A fence goes all round the park, and the gate at the front is where everyone comes in. The climbing equipment and swings stand on sand softfall. Trees and grass surround it. No dogs are allowed here, which keeps the play area for children only. Its small size means a quick visit is enough.
Best for: Carers of little ones who want a small, enclosed spot
How the playgrounds compare
By area
Every playground in and near Sutherland
Every playground in and near Sutherland is listed below, with the picks at the top.
| Park | Fenced | Shade | Toilets | BBQ | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Waratah Park | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 2.Glencoe Street Playground | Partly† | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| 3.Acacia Road Reserve | – | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| 4.Gray Street Reserve | – | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| 5.Rita Harris Park | ✓ | – | – | – | – |
| 6.Albert Hutchinson Reserve | – | – | – | ✓ | – |
| 7.Clio Street Reserve | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nearby, outside Sutherland | |||||
| Flora Street Reserve · Kirrawee | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Biddy Giles Park · Kirrawee | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nyrang Place Reserve · Kirrawee | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wylie Street Reserve · Kirrawee | – | – | – | – | – |
† Fenced on some sides only; the park's section explains where.
How we picked
Our picks weigh fencing most, then shade and toilets, with BBQs, accessible play and size behind them. Only playgrounds with enough known details can be picked, and the rest stay in the table. A gap in our data appears as a dash and costs a park nothing. Equipment and age ranges come from each park's own description, and the picks are ordered by how well each suits young families.
FAQ
Is there a fenced playground in Sutherland?
Yes, Waratah Park's All Abilities Playground sits inside a full fence with two gates. Rita Harris Park is fully fenced as well, and Glencoe Street Playground is fenced for part of its play area only.
Which Sutherland playground has toilets?
Waratah Park's All Abilities Playground has toilets close by, including an accessible amenities building. Our details don't say whether the other playgrounds have toilets, so check before you go.
Which Sutherland playground suits toddlers best?
Gray Street Reserve suits toddlers best, since its equipment is sized for them and trees shade the play area. Younger children also have a spot at Rita Harris Park, which is small and fully fenced.
Which Sutherland playgrounds have shade?
Gray Street Reserve's play area sits under mature trees, and Glencoe Street Playground has shade and seats for carers. Waratah Park's All Abilities Playground has shade, seating and picnic shelters too.