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The City of Parramatta recognises the importance of play in encouraging the physical, psychological and social development of children.
Across the City’s parks and reserves, Council aims to provide inclusive play opportunities for children of all ages and abilities.
There are currently over 150 playgrounds spread throughout the City which provide a variety of activities and types of play catering for a range of needs and abilities.
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To help the community understand play space access across the City, Council applies this logo on our parks and reserve search page to playgrounds when they have the following seven elements:
• Accessible playground surface
• Accessible play equipment (1 or more)
• Accessible seating with armrests
• Shade
• Kerb ramp from street to footpath
• Playground side footpath
• Pathway to playground
These elements have been considered alongside the NSW Government’s everyone can play framework and principles.
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Playgrounds are only fenced if there is a potential hazard in the immediate surrounding area for example busy road, car park or deep water.
Fenced playgrounds throughout the city may include:• playgrounds immediately enclosed by a fence
• partially fenced which involves the larger park fully enclosed by a fence and/or boundary
• fencing alternatives such as plants and nature based elements may be used if appropriate
Council encourages parents and caregivers visiting our parks and reserves to ensure they are providing the appropriate level of supervision to children.
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Shade comes in many forms, including natural shade from trees, playground roof structures, shade from adjacent buildings, and built shade such as shade sails.
Generally natural shade will be provided at local playgrounds where available to key play space and central seating areas.
Council encourages everyone visiting our parks and reserves to be sun-safe and reduce their UV exposure.
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We inspect all our playgrounds quarterly and carry out maintenance when required. Each year all playgrounds are assessed by a third-party assessor with all playgrounds and from this safety audit given a condition rating which alongside age and provision, determines its priority within our renewal program. The current budget allows for approximately 3 to 4 playground replacements per year.
Community consultation is included in all playground upgrades and the local community will have the opportunity to provide feedback to the process and plans.
You can find which playgrounds have been recently replaced or are next on the list by visiting the park upgrades page.
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Council’s playgrounds are provided for all members of the community to use and it is not possible to book them for exclusive use.
