Hyde Park Sydney For Kids

Posted 2014-01-04 by Justine Crowley ⇒ follow

Some kids having a good time with their parents near the water feature

Address: Elizabeth Street Sydney NSW 2000

At a Glance:

BBQs: No
Dogs: No
Kiosk or Cafe: Yes, there is a cafe on the side right behind St James Station.
Playground: There is a larger than life free chess board. The water feature is also known to be a playground. Otherwise the park is an open space for kids to play and run around in.
Shade: No. Many families see the trees as adequate shade.
Swimming: Cook Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre is across the road on the College Street end.
Tables: No
Toilets: No
Water: There is a water feature. Sydney Water provide free drinking stations on Australia Day for parents and their kids.
Age Suitability: Babies to Teenagers

A family having some fun in a shady spot

Description:

Hyde Park is a central park in the CBD. There is ample lawn space for the kids of Sydney to run around and play. Many families come here on the weekend when the weather is beautiful. Some families engage in a picnic lunch in the area, while others pass through.