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10 years ago
Little playground and small water park both shaded with shaded tables nearby, an oval and toilet blocks. Worth the trip if you live nearby.
Yates Ave
Dundas Valley New South Wales 2117
Australia
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http://www.parracity.nsw.gov.au/play/sports_and_recreation/parks_and_reserves/water_play_parks
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What time does Philip Ruddock Water Playground open?
Philip Ruddock Water Playground opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What time does Philip Ruddock Water Playground close?
Philip Ruddock Water Playground closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Does Philip Ruddock Water Playground have parking?
Yes, Philip Ruddock Water Playground has parking options.
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I love taking my kids to this park. Locally situated in North Parramatta, it has undercover tables,…read morea park with swings/slides and lookouts, plenty of tree cover and open space and a bubbler for when you get thirsty. For the sports minded people, there is a half court basketball court and a half court netball court.
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Plenty of space
This is a little oasis, especially on a weekday. The netball courts are a good place for little…read moreones to ride bikes. There is a fenced off playground and an off leash dog area. Plenty of seating and picnic areas for lunch too.
Netball courts for bike riding!
An oasis on Victoria Road, West Ryde, for kids! And it is free and it has parking!…read moreSwings, covered sand pit, cycle track for littlies with pretend petrol station, loos and bubbler What more do you need!
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As a parent, when I find a half decent cafe, on of the first things I do is to look around for…read moreplayground (and vice-versa). In this case I had been heading up and down the Northern train line to try and find decent cafe options for each stop. Having been given a suggestion from a twitter friend of mine, I went to check out the Corner Cafe in Pennant Hills (review http://frid.co/q5ju3Y ). On the way there I noticed this nice little park. While not massive, it is big enough for a picnic, it has a decent play area and... it is close to decent coffee... :-) Fair enough, I may have a little vested interest in being able to take my boys to parks that have good coffee in easy reach... but that can't be all bad... can it? :-)
Decent size playground with nothing too different... except what I LOVED was that there's a small…read moreplayground with everything baby-sized! It's so rare to find playgrounds for babies with slides and tunnels their size, so this was a great find :) The park also has lots of green grass and picnic space.
This little park caught my notice as I got off the train at Beecroft. While small, you have to…read morethink that it is designed for small people, so it is really not a huge issue. It has all the swings and climbing gyms required to remove the excess energy from little bundles of joy, and a couple of seats for parents to gather their energy. Most important about this little park is its close proximity to good (and child friendly) cafes. Check out Chickens & Fishheads for a great cup of coffee or tea ( http://frid.co/nuaVb0 ).
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Definitely the biggest playground I've ever been to! It has it all... swings, giant climbing…read morestructure and very high rope bridge, flying fox, tunnels and slides, rope climbing web, etc. We spent more than 2 hours here and had a group of kids ranging from age 1 to 12. We definitely will be back whenever we're in the area!!
Drawn in by the potential of the Armory Wharf Cafe (review http://frid.co/nikCOQ) I found my self…read moredriving a bit out of my way to give it a go. Not knowing a great deal about this park, when I arrived I was amazed to see the play area with the shiny slippery slides, climbing areas and massive swings. This is an awesome park. While some parts of it still seem under development, and there is a real lack of shade areas, this has to be one of the best play areas I have seen in Sydney. If your kids can not have fun here they are simply not trying hard enough. While it appeared there was a tonne of parking available, on the weekend you are going to find it challenging. As for what to bring when you come, if you have a bike, bring it as there is a huge bike track to check out. If you don't have one, you can rent one ( http://frid.co/qSpPMO ). Of course if you want to chill out and relax, perhaps with a coffee, then head to either the Armory Wharf Cafe or the Armory Wharf Canteen ( http://frid.co/nKLbIw - which is only open on weekends and public holidays). Alternatively you could grab one of the benches near the free BBQ hot plates and cook up a couple of snags. If you are looking for the perfect place to have a kids birthday party, this might be it! You just might not want to do it on the weekend...
A giant enclosed playground with many areas for kids to run and play around. There is a giant…read morerotating area in the middle, rope areas, flying fox (closed when we visited), a bike road, sand pits, spinning things, slides, small quiet areas for reading/eating and a cafe out front. Street parking was easily found. We spent a long time here and the kids had a great time.
Wonderful award winning playground. Come for the day and bring a picnic - you can sit on the grass…read moresurrounding the play area or if you're early enough, one of the five picnic tables. Playground features: Fenced Shaded Toilets Suitable for all abilities Suitable for a fair age range (toddlers to maybe 8/9 year olds) Sand pit Automated merry-go-round Picnic tables
Oh my, how I loved this park as a kid. I still remember gazing in awe at the child-sized choo-choo…read moretrain as it endlessly did round after round after round of the mini train track, it was sooo exciting when he'd toot the horn occasionally. I laugh so hard when I see it now compared to the uber-stimulation kids get these days, and I LOVE that it still exists and is probably still 20c a ride. This lovely family-friendly park always has a few dogs running around, a few games of Frisbee going on and a few people kicking a football around, is well-maintained, expansive, and with ample barbeques and plenty of shade. There are plenty of cubicles in the bathrooms, plenty of room to shower and change in the change room and, rarely for the Eastern Suburbs, some privacy is even offered for the more modest amongst us. (Not me, I grew up here.) If the BBQ's are all in use (common in Summer), supplies can be found at the Bronte Kiosk and fish'n'chips and the like can be had from any of the shops across the road. DO NOT expect to find a newspaper down here though, the caffs all have them to read on the premises but if you plan on reading the trashy Sunday papers in the park or on the beach it's BYO.
Whether you've made it to Bronte Reserve because you're half way through a Bondi to Bronte Walk or…read moreyou've purposefully decided to head down there to meet mates or play with your kids - this park never disappoints. This grasslands sits right near the beach and offers a place to play with the kids, throw ball with the dog or to chill with your friends and have a BBQ. It gets busy in summer but not as bad or as touristy as Bondi, so locals tend to head here instead. It's a great place for a picnic and if you can't be bothered cooking there are heaps of great cafes near where you can grab something, sit on the grass and enjoy the stunning view. A great park for all!
As a dad, knowing the best parks to take the boys to use up spent energy is a MUST. This one, is…read moreone of the best park I have found. It is massive, broken up into various sections so that there is always somewhere to chill out, and it is well equipped. Here is a quick list of it's features: - an adventure cycle track - a constructed dry creek bed play area (mind the crocs) - a play area for toddlers - a play area for older kids with spider net & flying fox - an open grassed area for family ball games (just be careful of the drains) - 1/2 basketball court - toilets - barbeques - picnic tables, seats and shelters - free parking oh... and for something you'll be hard pressed to find at any other park it also has.. - a fenced off dog exercise area - radio control car dirt track Well worth checking this place out if you want to have a kids birthday party.
Really fun park, there is a fenced dog play area, remote control car dirt race track, flying fox,…read moreand lots of kids play equipment
Big and spread out playground with a lot of fun stuff, from the giant (and wide) slide to the…read moreflying fox to the splash pad water play area! We enjoyed our time here after lunch! Only downside is just how crowded it is. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad if it weren't school holidays... We had to wait several minutes for our turn on the flying fox, but other than that, I suppose it wasn't too bad.
This park is located on the other side of the Harbor. Lots…read moreto see and do. Looks like a lot of Locals and Tourist hang out here. With many attractions near by.
This park is great! It's opposite Mona Vale Beach and rock pool. It has terrific ocean views…read more The traditional playground equipment includes swings, slide, and merry-go-round. There are also more unique climbing activities. The shaded areas, toilets, picnic tables and nearby cafes ensure that you could easily have a family reunion or birthday party here. Check it out!
Great park beside the beach, two cafe's and bathrooms within very short walking distance. Great…read moreplace to relax and while away the hours on a sunny afternoon
Darling Quarter playground received it's much needed makeover, and what a makeover it is!…read moreThe sand pit is still there but slightly smaller, but the children won't notice because they are greeted by a much cooler distraction - the water play! shallow water puddles, water pumps, screws, and squirts everywhere! The flying fox is amazing, and climbing play is better than ever. There are a lot seating but we could do with more shades. The only bad thing about this playground is dragging the kids out afterwards and finding a restaurant that is happy to play host to wet and sandy bottoms. But that's why we pay big $$ at Darling Harbour ;)
Darling Harbour has really kicked it into full gear as of late. A great representation of that is…read morethe evolution of Darling Quarter. A delight for both children and adults alike (and the self-proclaimed in betweeners like myself), this is a must see portion of the harbour. The kid's playground is spectacular. I agree with my fellow reviewers when they say it may be Sydney's best playground. If you can elbow the kids off the swinging, rotating disc, definitely do so, and take a ride. It's a surefire good time. And what about the slide? Yes, you can glide down the wide slide with several mates by your side (couldn't resist that one, sorry). During the weekdays around lunchtime, however, the Quarter becomes the "play and lounge" center for the nearby corporate crowd. With public ping pong tables (BYO paddles and balls), it's a good place to get a little physical without turning your business suit into a sweatsuit. And while you're letting your hair down, bring your lunch on over and sunbake in the public lounge chairs. It might just be the perfect pick-me-up to get you through the rest of your work day.
A nice little hidden park in the community. Places to sit…read morerelax and it has some huge trees that I would love to just climb. It has a playground for the kids that is padded and has a few slides and things to climb. I have heard a few parents ask where they can take their kids for a run and play... I think this is a great spot, just that you won't know how good it actually is unless you live locally.
Nice park to take kids. Large range of different play equipment. Circular layout is good for kids…read morebike riding or scooter. Lots of grassy areas to have a picnic and some barbecue areas (but the bbq will be busy). The car park and fill up quite quickly there is street parking around
First time took my baby there. She was happy to play the sand. It's safe place. The only short I…read morecan think about is the toilet is a bit far if you have babies or toddlers.