Bicentennial Park isn’t just another green space—it spans a whopping 40 hectares of natural heritage landscape, complete with wetlands, mangroves, lakes, gardens, and playgrounds. We spent 2 hours there and only managed to see a small part of what it had to offer!

3 Playgrounds, 3 Different Adventures

1. Concord West Playground (Main Playground)

Located near Victoria Avenue, this large playground is great for mixed ages and includes:

• Swings (including toddler swings)
• Slides
• Flying fox
• Cubby house
• Monkey bars
• Grid hopper game
• Tunnels
• Shaded seating and log benches
• Mini scooter/bike track with road markings and a roundabout

Right beside the playground, you’ll find:

• A half basketball court
• BBQ facilities and picnic tables
• Toilets
• The Egret Pavilion, which can be hired for parties and gatherings

2. Village Green Playground

This beautiful and shady spot is set alongside Lake Belvedere and close to the Treillage Tower. It features:

• Flying fox
• Spider rope climber
• Monkey bars
• Shopfront cubby house
• Slides, bridges, and a wobble walk
• Natural play elements like a dry creek bed
• BBQs, seating and lush lawns

Perfect for a more relaxed visit, especially if you pair it with a stroll past the water features and up the viewing tower.

3. New 2022 Playground (Bicentennial Drive)

Say hello to the brand-new addition, located between the water fountains and the bridge over Bennelong Parkway. This exciting playground brings the total in the park to three, and offers a fresh play experience with:

• A modern flying fox
• A mini merry-go-round
• Swings, including a mini swing
• A colourful xylophone
• A climbing play gym with a slide
• Heaps of trees that are perfect for climbing
• Bubbler, shaded seating, and nearby parking along Bicentennial Drive

Right next door is a fenced off-leash dog park—great if you’re bringing your furry friend along!

Scooting, Biking & Exploring

Bicentennial Park is a dream for active families, with:

• Over 35km of shared bike and walking paths, connected to the Parramatta Valley Cycleway and M4 pathway

• A mini road-style scooter track perfect for little learners (at Concord West)

• Bike hire available from $10 (kids’ bikes), plus tag-alongs and adult options

Whether your child is on training wheels or racing ahead, there’s plenty of space to ride.

Nature Walks & Wetlands

Beyond the playgrounds, the park is home to a range of natural highlights:

• Badu Mangroves: Explore the raised boardwalk through one of the most important wetland ecosystems in Sydney
• Lake Belvedere: Spot ducks, picnic lakeside or enjoy the beautiful views
• Treillage Tower: Climb the spiral staircase for a 360-degree view of the wetlands, parklands, and city skyline
• Fountains: The kids will get wet, so bring a towel!
• Bird hides and native gardens: A great way to slow things down and take it all in

Facilities & Extras

• Waterview Café: Located near the Village Green, perfect for coffee or a bite to eat
• Pavilions for Hire: Egret, Lake, Heron, Hill, and Corymbia pavilions all offer tables, shade, and BBQs—perfect for parties
• Toilets with baby change are conveniently located near the playgrounds and café
• Parking: Plenty of free parking (especially on Bicentennial Drive & Victoria Avenue). New meters coming in 2025 will offer 2 free hours, then hourly fees apply
• Dogs: Leashed dogs welcome in most areas, with a fenced off-leash zone near the new playground

Right outside the playground, there are also heaps of other great features including:

• a mini scooter/bike track
• half basketball court
• loads of tables and seating
• a BBQ area
• toilets
• Egret Pavilion which can be hired for parties

Beyond the playground, there is so much more to see and do. We strolled through the mangroves and the beautifully landscaped grounds, past the oh-so-tall viewing tower and through the water fountains (the kids couldn’t resist and got soaked) to rest in a lovely manicured garden.

We didn’t even get to the other playground (Village Green).. or the bike hire area.. or the Waterview Cafe… maybe next time!

Getting there

Bicentennial Park is located within Sydney Olympic Park. To drive to Concord West playground, you enter the park from Victoria Ave, Concord. There is a carpark there with plenty of unmetered parking.

RDM Rating

Age Range: 0 -12

Coffee close by – Waterview Cafe

Shade Sails – 1

Bike/scooter track – 1 (a fun little track plus the rest of the acres of parkland)

Noteworthy feature/s – 1 (LOADS of other fun stuff to do and see)

Can host a party (bbq, tables, toilets) – 1 (many pavilions for hire – read more)

Gated / safe – 1 (not gated but very far from cars/roads)

TOTAL: 6 / 6

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