Village Green Playground is the fully fenced family favourite at the heart of Bicentennial Park in Sydney Olympic Park, set up to suit toddlers, preschoolers, and primary-aged kids without a teen or scooter to be seen. Separate junior and senior play structures, swings galore, a sandpit, and a Liberty Swing for wheelchair users sit a short stroll from the Treillage Tower water-play fountains and the Cafe at Waterview -- making this one of the easier "we are here for the day" picks in Sydney's west.

Why We Love It

• Separate junior and senior structures mean little ones get the bead panels, slides, and shop cubby while big kids tackle the flying fox, twist climber, and wobble walk.

• Liberty Swing in its own gated area gives wheelchair users a turn without queuing at the regular swings.

• Water-play fountains a short walk away at the Treillage Tower for easy cool-down on hot days -- bring a change of clothes.

• Mostly shaded with shade sails and mature trees, plus picnic shelters nearby for sit-down lunches.

• Cafe at Waterview within the park for proper coffee and lunch with dog-friendly outdoor seating.

• Refreshed in 2018 -- the soft-fall surfaces and equipment are newer than they look.