A fantastic new water play destination has opened at Granville Park in Merrylands, with the upgraded Laurie Ferguson Water Playground now welcoming families.
Located within the newly revitalised Granville Park Playspace, this large adventure playground and interactive splash park offers a fun mix of climbing, nature play and water play designed for children of all ages. The upgraded space was created to provide a bigger and more dynamic water play experience while encouraging creativity, exploration and physical activity.
For families looking for a playground with plenty of variety — especially on warm days — this one is well worth adding to your list. See our Instagram reel here.
Interactive Water Play for All Ages
The highlight of the upgrade is the Laurie Ferguson Water Playground, an interactive splash space designed to keep kids cool while they play.
Children can run through splash pads, water jets, misters and cascading water features, creating a sensory-rich play environment that encourages active outdoor fun.
The water play area has been designed to be engaging for a wide range of ages, making it ideal for families with both younger and older children.
Adventure Playground and Nature Play
Alongside the splash park, the upgraded playspace also includes an adventure playground with a range of new play elements. These playground has great equipment for climbing, exploring and imaginative play, creating a more dynamic playground experience for children.
The overall redesign of the park focused on creating spaces that support physical activity, creativity and outdoor exploration.
Family-Friendly Facilities
Granville Park is already one of the larger green spaces in the area, and the playspace upgrade has added improved amenities to make family visits easier.
Families visiting the park will find:
- seating and shaded areas around the playground
- modern amenities, including toilets and change facilities
- pram-friendly pathways
- plenty of open space nearby within Granville Park
Granville Park itself spans around 13 hectares, with sporting fields, BBQ areas and other recreation spaces throughout the park.
Why It’s Worth the Trip
If your kids love water play, climbing structures and big playground adventures, the Laurie Ferguson Water Playground offers a great mix of activities in one destination.
With the combination of splash play, adventure equipment and open parkland, it’s an easy spot for families to spend a few hours exploring and cooling off.
Getting There
This water park is located at Granville Park – 2 Montrose Avenue, Merrylands. Parking is available on site.