A brand-new playground for the Inner West! Brett Park, Drummoyne

On 15 December, the City of Canada Bay will open its latest nature adventure play space, at Brett Park Playground, Drummoyne. We popped by for a sneak peek.

The attractive playground, a $650,000 jointly funded project, is situated at the corner of Tranmere Street and Day Street. (Note: the old playground at the northern end of the park is still there).

There is a focus on natural play elements, such as logs, boulders, timber structures, nature trails, water and sand.

At the centre, kids will love the adventure play structure which includes climbing features, a slide and a fireman’s pole. Adjacent to the play structure is a set of monkey bars, a perennial favourite!

There are three swings, including a regular swing, a bird’s nest style swing and an inclusive supported swing, as well as an embankment slide.

On the left side there are also sensory elements, with a water pump and sand pit with digger, which young kids will enjoy.

The playground is partially shaded by established trees and the sandpit area has a shade sail. Several seating options, including a low table, are also available. A drinking fountain is provided too.

The play area is accessed via an accessible ramp and a concrete path encircles the playground.

Within the park, there is plenty of grassy areas for picnics or running around.

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Ginny Grant

As a book editor, writer and mother of two young children, I divide my time between grappling with words and kids. Both can be troublesome and delightful. I am also the author of Australia’s Greatest Landmarks and Locations (Random House Australia, 2014), and firmly believe Sydney’s Inner West is one of Australia’s – no, the world’s – truly great places to live.

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