The Hugh Johnson Boulevard Reserve upgrade was completed in 2023 and we love it just as much as the locals. There are multiple areas for play including a sports area complete with netball and basketball rings and soccer goal. There’s some great equipment for older kids as well as a smaller shaded area for little ones with climbing area, swings, seesaws and more.

Find it at: 2 Patpa Drive, Sheidow Park
Good for: All ages, with plenty of space for active play
Best for: Climbing, slides, swings, nature play and imaginative adventures
Toilets: Yes
Shade: Yes
Fenced: Fully fenced playground
Accessible: Accessible play equipment and paths
Parking: Plenty
Cafe or food nearby: Bring a picnic or head to nearby Sheidow Park shops for coffee and food

And if that’s not enough you’ll also find a duck pond, pump track and enchanted forest walk! This park has it all! It is not fenced off but has something for everyone which we love. The paved path to get to each Individual play areas is a fabulous way to include kids of all abilities too.

There are multiple Playground areas  featuring

An awesome big kids playground area with: 

  • Adult exercise equipment,
  • Huge slide with castle type climbing cubby,
  • Wooden Climbing walls with ropes or stumps
  • Spinning swings

A smaller kids playground area with:

  • Shaded smaller kids climbing frame with Cubby and slippery dip,
  • Swings,
  • Seesaw

This one is simply spectacular and well worth a look….just look at the photos!

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