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Blaxland Riverside Park

📍 Sydney Olympic Park, NSW

★4.6(5,079 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Sydney largest playground at Sydney Olympic Park featuring double flying fox, mega-swing, tunnel slides, scramble wall, Viking swing, and multi-level tree house. Outdoor water play area operates daily with seasonal hours.

✓ Flying fox✓ Water play✓ Large playground✓ Free BBQ✓ Cycling paths✓ Sparse shade
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★★★★★Featured review by Map Roy

I absolutely loved visiting Blaxland Riverside Park. I felt that the park catered well for everyone. There are walking and running tracks as well as picnic spots for adults and a large playground for kids. The playground has many different types of equipment and a lot to do. It is well maintained, very clean and modern. The park is very well planned out, has ample shade and amenities as well as a good mix of nature and buildings. The park is easy to get to as well. I would highly recommend visiting here!

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for active families with primary school-age children who want sustained physical play. The flying fox and mega-swing are the drawcards for kids aged 5–12, and the water play adds a second activity without leaving the park. Bring sun protection — shade is sparse across most of the playground.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Bring sun hats and sunscreen — most of the playground has sparse shade cover
⏰Pack snacks and water; the kiosk is the only food source and requires a walk
đŸŽŸī¸Toilets are located away from the main play area — factor in the walk with young children
🚗The water play area has seasonal hours — confirm before planning it as a centrepiece activity

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.6
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5,079 Google reviews

Scale and variety of play equipment45%
Water play features30%
Sparse shade across the playground15%
Toilets distant from main play area10%
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Map Roy

4 months ago

★★★★★

“I absolutely loved visiting Blaxland Riverside Park. I felt that the park catered well for everyone. There are walking and running tracks as well as picnic spots for adults and a large playground for kids. The playground has many different types of equipment and a lot to do. It is well maintained, very clean and modern. The park is very well planned out, has ample shade and amenities as well as a good mix of nature and buildings. The park is easy to get to as well. I would highly recommend visiting here!”

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ammara nazish

4 months ago

★★★★★

“Great place for a family day out! Riverside bbq area with sitting place, cafe, toilets. And a walking track. Well designed playground for kids of different age groups. Water park, near kiosk and one of fav spot is spiral hilltop.”

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Lauren Milton

a month ago

★★★★★

“Such a large amazing space, plenty of things for the kids to do. Overall the kids had such a great time. My only suggestion would be to have more undercovers areas as there is obviously a lot of people that go to this park.”

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Elias Harb

a month ago

★★★★★

“One of the few Sydney parks with an epic playground, water play and great scooter and cycling paths. If you haven't been, you should definitely go!”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Blaxland Riverside Park covers three hectares on the Parramatta River with playground equipment designed for active, physical play. Key structures include a double flying fox, mega-swing, tunnel slides, scramble wall, Viking swing, and a multi-level tree house. The water play area operates daily with reduced hours in cooler months. Free BBQ facilities and riverside trails extend the visit. Bike hire is available from the heritage Gate House.

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