Each year a selection of playgrounds are included in Council’s annual Playground Replacement Program. Playgrounds are selected and identified from an annual playground safety audit report, informed by regular safety inspections of all playgrounds across City of Parramatta. A condition rating is calculated for each playground, which determines its priority within the Replacement Program. You can find further details on which playgrounds are due for an upgrade at www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/recreation/our-parks/park-upgrades
Rapanea Community Forest playground is a local playground catering to children aged 0 - 12 years old.
Currently, the playground and park feature:
- Double play towers include a crawl tunnel, platforms, chain bridge, rope and corkscrew climbers, plastic 'rock wall', fireman's pole, cubby with car panel, abacus balls and ladder.
- Double swing with lap seat and infant seat
- Seating
- Bin
• New playground equipment
• New rubber softfall surfacing
• Updated seating with back rests and arm rests
• New bin enclosure
• New bubbler
• Possible footpath from the kerb to the playground (subject to Turpentine Ironbark Forest impact assessment)
• Lighting
• Play equipment typically designed for older age groups (i.e. 13+ years)
• Toilet block
• Shade sail
Parramatta City Council operates a network of play spaces designed for various age groups. Some of the large playgrounds feature equipment suitable for a wide age range, including teenagers. Below is a list of some of those playgrounds in the Parramatta Local Government Area.
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Preschoolers (0-5) |
Junior (6-12) |
Teenagers (13+) |
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Northmead Reserve |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Frank Hayes Park, Wentworthville |
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Yes |
Yes |
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Shannons Paddock, Wentworthville |
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Yes |
Yes |
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West Epping Park |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Halvorsen Park, Ermington |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
When replacing and upgrading playgrounds, Council aims to improve accessibility where possible, focusing on elements which have been considered alongside the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play framework and principles. These elements include providing accessible equipment, surfaces, seating with armrests and access to playgrounds via pathways. To find out more and what playgrounds already have these elements, please visit Council’s website by clicking here.
