Burwood Park has raised the bar for local playgrounds with a vibrant $5.5 million makeover! Perfect for a day out with the kiddies, this revamped green oasis now features an expansive new playground, a sensory garden, and even a refreshed pond, providing an engaging experience for kids of all ages.
Playground Features
The star attraction is the brand-new, nature-themed playground designed with tweens in mind, which now sits alongside the park’s original, smaller fenced playground for younger children. This innovative addition gives families a variety of play options that cater to a wide age range, making Burwood Park an ideal spot for both toddlers and older kids to explore and enjoy.
It features:
- a series of accessible ramps
- a large multi-level play structure
- interactive panels
- inclusive play equipment designed to accommodate wheelchairs
- sensory elements like musical instruments and textured surfaces
- various slides
- swings
- a sand play area
These improvements aim to foster social interaction and inclusive play, making the playground welcoming to all children and families in the community
Nosh Nearby
Adults and kids alike will appreciate the easy access to The Picnic Burwood, the charming onsite café serving coffee and delicious bites. Whether you’re here for a quick stop or a leisurely day, it’s a great spot to recharge and fuel up. If that’s not enough, Burwood Park also offers two hours of free parking, with the added convenience of Westfield Burwood just across the road.
Upgrades Beyond The Playground
Beyond play areas, Burwood Park’s upgrades include a fresh new look for the pond and a lovely sensory garden, inviting visitors to explore nature with all five senses. Together, these additions create an environment that fosters discovery and imagination, making it the perfect place for outdoor fun and relaxation.
Have you visited Burwood Park’s new playground yet? Let us know what you think! Great job, Burwood Council – this stunning transformation has truly elevated one of the community’s most beloved parks.
Getting There
Located on Park Road, Park Avenue, Burwood Road and Comer Street, this playground has ample street parking around the park’s edges. Alternatively, you can park at Westfield Burwood, across the road.
RDM Rating
Age range: 1-12
Coffee close by: 1 – The Picnic
Shade sail: 1- shade sails and natural shade from mature trees
Bike/scooter track: 1
Toilets: 1 – all-inclusive/accessible
Can host a party (BBQ, tables, toilets): 1
Fenced: 1
TOTAL: 6 / 6