In the height of summer it’s no fun visiting a playground that’s melting in the middle of a burned out patch of grass. Half the equipment is too hot to touch, parents spend the whole excursion fretting that everyone is frying, and kids perspire quicker than they can hydrate, which leads to lots and lots of whining. So heed our advice and head to the Jarrett St Playground where fully developed trees shade the entire play area.
This park is aimed at the under fives with its bouncing two-seater grasshopper, half-bucket baby swing, small climbing frame, slippery dips, and large xylophone, but there’s enough to entertain young children, too, in the monkey bars, swings and mini flying fox.
Next to the park is a large grassy area just begging for a social game of cricket or rugby.
Jarrett Street Playground, Wyoming
Ages: Toddlers, preschoolers and young children.
Fenced: No, but the play equipment is positioned a long way back from the street.
Facilities: Picnic tables and bins. No toilets sadly. No shade cloths, but the trees block the sun.
Tips: Soft-fall rubber is under the play equipment (please note that the photos were taken before this update) and mulch covers the remaining area, so enclosed shoes are best. Mosquitoes love this place post-rain.
Parking: Plenty of street parking.
Location: Jarrett St, Wyoming (between Bradys Gully Road and Glennie Street).
Looking for more parks nearby? Head over to the Alan Davidson Oval Playground in Wyoming – it’s a favourite with mini Playing in Puddles reviewers!
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This park review – first published in January 2018 – is regularly updated as equipment and facilities are modified. If you’ve visited this park and something has changed, please do let us know by emailing [email protected]Â
Written By: KATIE STOKES
Founder & Editor
After working in print and online media for more than a decade, Katie launched Playing in Puddles in 2017. A mum of three young boys and local of the Central Coast, Katie loves discovering and sharing all that’s happening in our region.Â
