A brand new playground popped up in a quiet nook of Erina earlier this month – and it’s tailor-made for little people.
Syd Sherar Park, named in honour of the late Syd Sherar (a generous local who donated the space to the community), now boasts a bright new playground.
Set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and framed on one side by native trees, this isn’t a bells-and-whistles park, but rather a simple, crowd-free spot for tiny tots to run about.
What you’ll find at Syd Sherar Park
Set on soft-fall rubber, this pocket playground has been designed with little legs and early climbers in mind. The play area includes:
- A double slide
- Climbing panels and rope arch
- Shop counter for imaginative play
- Interactive clock and “spin-the-move” activity dial
- A bee spring rocker
- A toddler swing and standard swing
- A large nest swing for group play or sensory needs
There’s room to scoot or toddle about, and the low-traffic cul-de-sac location means it’s a safer space for runners.
A few notes for parents
The park is fresh off the tools, and a few minor fixes are already underway. The bowl spinner was damaged and is being replaced, and the spin dial and clock were initially too tight for little fingers, but Council has confirmed these will be adjusted shortly.
Also, while we’re promoting it as a toddler space, the climbing platforms are a tad tall for the average 1-year-old to scale independently, so it’s best suited to kids aged 2+.
The mature trees on one side provide shade at certain times in the day, but we recommend packing a hat and visiting early or late in the day when the sun isn’t too fierce.
Facilities at Syd Sherar Park, Erina
Fencing: No fencing. It’s set back from the road and is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Be aware that there is a small creek beyond the bushy trees.
Toilets: No toilets on site.
Seating: One bench seat provided.
Shade: Some tree coverage.
Parking: Street parking is available on Girraween Avenue.
Surface: Rubber soft fall.
Ages: Best suited to children aged 1–4.
Location: 25 Girraween Avenue, Erina.
Playing in Puddles’ verdict: This one’s a sweet local spot that’s perfect for a quick morning play or afternoon swing. A heartfelt thank you to Syd Sherar’s family for gifting the community this special space.
This park review was first published in June 2025. Playing in Puddles’ park reviews are 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].
