Willoughby Park on Sydney’s North Shore (Updated)

McClelland Street, Willoughby

Council website here.

There’s so much to do in this playground and in the park itself. This is a really large area and really lends itself to meeting up with groups of people.

In the fenced playground itself, you can enjoy:
* a large tunnel, under the groovy hillside slides
* a big sandpit
* good swings
* balancing beams
* spices
* junior slide
* musical instruments
* the roundabout pictured below

Outside the fenced area you will find a small bike track which has a great spiders web climbing frame, more swings and a few BBQs and tables.  These are very popular for kids parties.

There is a large oval too, and a dogpark beyond that.

The oval has a paved bike track all the way around it, terrific for the adventurous older under fives and older siblings… oh yes, and active parents, grandparents etc etc

Nearest takeaway coffee: BYO, or send a runner to the cafes nearby on High Street

Toilets: Toilet block beside the oval

Shade: Plenty as there are lots of huge trees

Enclosed:  Yes, large fully fenced playground, but biketrack, climbing frame and oval are close to roads

Mum’s report: Bring a sausage and some bread, a bowl of salad and a Thermos flask and feed the kids dinner whilst you’re here. Actually, bring some snacks and a bottle of wine too… why not?!

Extra: Willoughby Park Centre offers many arts, crafts and sports activities for kids.

Parking: Street parking on McClelland Street and car spaces on Warrane Road

Bus stop nearby: Yes