Penfold Park is a lovely family-friendly spot in Magill where the playground is just one part of a much bigger park to explore. The recently upgraded play area has a great mix of climbing, balancing, swinging and sliding challenges, while the surrounding reserve offers wide lawns, shady trees, walking paths, sports facilities and plenty of room for kids to ride, run and play. It’s a good choice when you want somewhere that can keep different ages entertained without feeling like you're confined to the playground.
Find it at: 591 The Parade, Magill.
Good for: Toddlers through to primary-aged kids, with a mixture of easier play options and more challenging equipment for bigger kids.
Best for: Climbing, balancing, swinging, sliding, imaginative play and exploring the wider park. There’s also plenty of open grass for running around, plus tennis and other recreational facilities nearby.
Toilets: Yes. Public toilets are located near the car park.
Shade: Yes. The playground has shade structures, with additional natural shade provided by the mature trees throughout the reserve.
Fenced: No. The playground is open to the surrounding park, so younger children will need to be supervised.
Accessible: Yes. The upgraded playground was designed to accommodate a range of abilities, with accessible elements incorporated into the play space.
Parking: Yes. There is an off-street car park accessed from The Parade, with additional street parking available around Romalo Avenue.
Cafe or food nearby: There isn't a cafe within the reserve, but there are BBQ facilities, picnic areas and plenty of open lawn for a family picnic. The Parade and surrounding Magill area also have cafes and takeaway options if you want to grab something before or after your visit.
What a fabulous playground and reserve this one is. Talk about a stunning location, you will find this if you head east on The Parade far enough til you think you are about to drive into the front garden of the fancy houses in the foothills. The playground has had a huge upgrade in December 2022 and is set a little way back from the car park, which is great because you get to walk across a beautiful little stone footbridge and really take in the incredible scenery (plus a nice way for the kids to whip out the bikes or scooters like we did)
The playground is a ripper and after the upgrade, will be a sensational facility for the community for years to come. You will also find toilets, drinking fountains, a huge lush grassed area, walking trails (or bike/scooter trails for us!), tennis courts, BBQ, seating and under cover areas (fabulous large rotunda!). The playground is also shaded too, apart from the large amount of natural shade throughout the reserve.
