If you haven't been to Blaxland Riverside Park at Sydney Olympic Park, you're missing one of Western Sydney's great free family secrets. Spread across five hectares on the banks of the Parramatta River, this park is home to NSW's largest outdoor water play facility — and it's completely free to use. No tickets, no booking, just show up with bathers, a towel and a packed lunch.
The water play area features jets, sprays, splash channels and play structures that keep children occupied for hours. Beyond the water play, the park has extensive nature-based play areas, cycling and walking paths along the riverside, picnic shelters and barbecue facilities. It's the kind of place where families arrive for an hour and end up staying all day — and given it sits within the broader Sydney Olympic Park precinct, there's plenty more to explore nearby.
Families can look forward to:
- NSW's largest free outdoor water play facility — splash pads, jets and channels
- Five hectares of riverside parkland with nature-based play and picnic areas
- Free entry, free parking, free barbecue facilities — just bring food and bathers
- Walking and cycling paths along the Parramatta River
- Part of Sydney Olympic Park — combine with Bicentennial Park or the Aquatic Centre
- Great for all ages from toddlers to tweens
- Train to Lidcombe then bus, or drive with easy parking on site
Free — Bring Bathers & a Picnic
Check seasonal water play operating hours before visiting.
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