Balcombe Heights Estate
A fenced off-leash dog area and a farm-themed playground make Balcombe Heights Estate a 16 hectare park in Baulkham Hills NSW, with two large sporting fields, a skate park, BBQ areas and walking paths. The estate also has heritage buildings from its past as an orphanage and wartime rehabilitation hospital.
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Playgrounds at Balcombe Heights Estate
Balcombe Heights Estate has a brand new farm-themed playground for younger children, built around a tractor-themed multi-play unit with a slide, climbing rope net, swing set, sheep spring rider, rooster statue and windmill. Next to it, the park has larger, older play equipment for bigger kids, including a big climbing frame and slide under a shade sail. Because of that shade sail, older children can play in the shade on warm days, and siblings of different ages can share the same play space.
Off-Leash Dog Area at Balcombe Heights Estate
Balcombe Heights Estate has a fenced off-leash dog area, described as a closed fenced dog park, where dogs can run without a leash. Separate paths through the park are set aside for riding or walking a dog, so owners can exercise their dogs beyond the enclosure. Dog owners at Balcombe Heights Estate can combine a run in the fenced area with a walk along the park's walking paths.
Heritage Buildings and Memorial Gardens at Balcombe Heights Estate
Balcombe Heights Estate has several historical buildings from its time as an orphanage and school for children left parentless after the First World War, and later as a Rehabilitation Hospital during the Second World War. The park also has memorial tree avenues dating from World War I, a sundial and a memorial garden. These heritage buildings and memorial features give Balcombe Heights Estate a clear link to local wartime history alongside its sporting fields and playgrounds.
Facilities at Balcombe Heights Estate
Visitor tips for Balcombe Heights Estate
- ✓Check ahead for the opening and closing times of the back gates, which can differ from the 24-hour listing.
- ✓Plan around 1.5 hours for a typical visit, which is enough time to see the playgrounds, dog area and memorial gardens.
- ✓The skate park's bowl and transitions suit advanced skaters, so beginners may prefer the other play areas.
Getting to Balcombe Heights Estate
Balcombe Heights Estate is located on Seven Hills Road, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153. The park has plenty of parking, and the toilets sit between the two sports ovals near the car park.
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- 📍Jasper Road Primary School
Frequently asked questions about Balcombe Heights Estate
Is Balcombe Heights Estate in Baulkham Hills a good park to take the kids to?
Yes, the park has a brand new farm-themed playground for younger children and larger older play equipment for bigger kids right beside it. The older equipment includes a big climbing frame and slide under a shade sail.
Can I bring my dog to Balcombe Heights Estate, and does it have an off-leash area?
Dogs are welcome, and the park has a fenced off-leash dog area. It also has paths set aside for riding or walking a dog.
Are there BBQ facilities at Balcombe Heights Estate, and do I need to book them?
The park has BBQ facilities along with picnic tables.
What are the opening hours for Balcombe Heights Estate?
Balcombe Heights Estate is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week.
Are there toilets and drinking fountains at Balcombe Heights Estate?
Yes, public toilets are located between the two sports ovals, near the car park.