The Sutherland Shire is aflush with playgrounds. In fact, there are 150 parks in the Sutherland Shire. 

So while we don’t claim to have visited every single one, we have made every effort to visit many more playgrounds than the average mum might make it to, and we’re here to help you out by offering a well-researched opinion on the best playgrounds we’ve discovered.

Whether you have a little one who’s a runner, older kids looking for somewhere to skate, or are trying to find somewhere to host an outdoor party, there’s a playground in the Shire that will meet your needs.

Best playgrounds with toilets

Como Pleasure Grounds, Como

Bonna Point Reserve, Kurnell

Burnum Burnum Sanctuary, Woronora

Gunnamatta Park, Cronulla

Camellia Gardens, Caringbah

North Cronulla Park, Cronulla

Salmon Haul Reserve, Cronulla

Biddy Giles Playground, Kirrawee

Lantana Road Reserve, Engadine

Narnia Park, Alfords Point

Old School Park, Gymea

Sutherland Shire Centenary Park, Miranda

Lakewood City Reserve, Bonnet Bay

Albert Delardes Reserve, Illawong

Cooper Street Reserve, Engadine

Burnum Burnum Sanctuary, Woronora

Shelly Park Beach, Cronulla

Parc Menai, Menai

Best playgrounds with fences

Old School Park, Gymea

Lantana Road Reserve, Engadine

Leonay Street Reserve, Sutherland

Third Avenue Reserve, Loftus

Turriell Bay Road Reserve, Lilli Pilli

Biddy Giles Playground, Kirrawee

Best playgrounds for scooters and bikes

Lantana Road Reserve, Engadine

Biddy Giles Playground, Kirrawee

Woronora Road Reserve, Engadine

Parc Menai, Menai

Bonna Point Reserve, Kurnell

Cooper Street Reserve, Engadine

Narnia Park, Alfords Point

Mathers Place Reserve, Menai

Slessor Place Reserve, Heathcote

Mansion Point Park, Grays Point

Berrima Street Reserve, Heathcote

Clio Street Reserve, Sutherland

Don Lucas Reserve, Cronulla

Best playgrounds for babies and toddlers

Cronulla Park, Cronulla

Freya Street Reserve, Kareela

Beauford Avenue Reserve, Caringbah

Acacia Road Reserve, Sutherland

Clio Street Reserve, Sutherland

Canberra Road Reserve, Sylvania

Salmon Haul Reserve, Cronulla

Best playgrounds for pre-schoolers

Berrima Street Reserve, Heathcote

Koolangarra Reserve, Bonnet Bay

Henry Lawson Reserve, Como

Charles Orwin Reserve, Jannali

Dianella Street Reserve, Caringbah

Lakewood City Reserve, Bonnet Bay

 

Can’t Go to a Playground? Create a Playground in Your Backyard Instead!

If a trip to one of Sutherland Shire’s top playgrounds isn’t on the cards, why not bring the fun home by creating a playground in your own backyard? Transform your outdoor space into a place of adventure and creativity with just a few simple additions. Install outdoor play equipment, a swing set or a slide for endless hours of fun, or create a sandpit where kids can dig and build to their hearts’ content. Add a splash of color with a hopscotch grid painted on the pavement, or hang a climbing rope from a sturdy tree for some active play. With a little creativity and some basic materials, your backyard can become the a fun play area to rivals any local playground.

Best playgrounds for primary school and older kids

Parc Menai, Menai

Bonna Point Reserve, Kurnell

Bundeena Oval Playspace, Bundeena

Mansion Point Park, Grays Point

Ascot Place Reserve, Miranda

Best playground for kids of mixed ages

Biddy Giles Playground, Kirrawee

Mansion Point Park, Grays Point

Bonna Point Reserve, Kurnell

Castelnau Street Reserve, Caringbah South

Ascot Place Reserve, Miranda

Woronora Road Reserve, Engadine

Best playgrounds for BBQs and birthday parties

Old School Park, Gymea

Sutherland Shire Centenary Park, Miranda

Prince Edward Park, Woronora

Camellia Gardens, Caringbah

Lakewood City Reserve, Bonnet Bay

Gunnamatta Park, Cronulla

Cooper Street Reserve, Engadine

Como Pleasure Grounds, Como

Burnum Burnum Sanctuary, Woronora

Dobell Road Oval Playground, Engadine

Shelly Park Beach, Cronulla

 

Best playgrounds close to coffee/lunch

Parc Menai, Menai

Koolangarra Reserve, Bonnet Bay

Dianella St Reserve, Caringbah

Como Pleasure Grounds, Como

Camellia Gardens, Caringbah

Biddy Giles Park, Kirrawee

Henry Lawson Reserve, Como

Bonna Point Reserve, Kurnell

Best playgrounds all-round 

Biddy Giles Park, Kirrawee

Como Pleasure Grounds, Como

Old School Park, Gymea

Gunammatta Park, Cronulla

Bonna Point Reserve, Kurnell

Burnum Burnum Sanctuary, Woronora

Camellia Gardens, Caringbah

Lantana Road Reserve, Engadine

Which playground is your favourite? Tell us where it is and why you love it! And for full reviews of the local playgrounds we have visited read more from our Undercover Mum series.

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