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We're two mums with kids between the ages of 2 & 11 who want to share their ideas on free and cheap fun around Sydney. On our blog you'll find places to visit like parks and attractions as well as family friendly places to eat. Have fun browsing and if you'd like to contact us you can reach us on goodcheapfun@gmail.com. Nat and Ally

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Holroyd Gardens - Brickworks Dr Merrylands



Pack the bikes as this park has its very own Road Safety Training track along with fantastic play equipment to suit kids of all ages.  There is a fairly new toddler play area along with a timber adventure structure more suited older children.  The park has numerous picnic tables along with electric BBQs and quite a large grassy area great for playing cricket or footy. Below is listed in a little more detail the facilities of this park.

Toilets:
Plumbed toilet Block.
BBQs:
Electric BBQs available in picnic area.  There is also a powerpoint available for use in this area.
Bins:
There are bins in the picnic area.
Seating:
There is a variety of seating both park bench style and picnic tables.
Shade:
There is a fair bit of natural shade but unfortunately none of the playgrounds are shaded.
Bike/Walking Tracks:
This park has a fantastic bike track which is a Road Safety Training Track using signs and symbols used in everyday road situations.  For example its uses broken lines, pedestrian crossings, roundabout signs, stop signs, giveway signs, keep left signs etc.
Playground Equipment:
Fantastic toddler (under 5's) play equipment which has recycled rubber flooring, its also semi fenced which is helpful when you have little escapees.  The timber structure which would be more suited to older children has slides and climbing equipment.   This playground is a little bit more challenging so younger children would need adult supervision.
Open Spaces:
There is a great grassy spot to the right of the picnic area that would be great for a game of cricket or footy.
Carparking/Accessiblity:
Plenty of on site parking as well as disabled parking.  There is wheelchair access to most of the park via the concrete paths.
Water Bubblers:
Yes
Fenced:
The entire park is fenced and the toddler play area is fenced also but not gated.    At the brickworks end of the park,  the exit/entry point opens onto a pond which isn't fenced.  I would consider this a bit of a hazard if you have small children that like to run off.  If visiting the pond take care as the water's surface is covered by algae which gives the illusion of a ground surface.  So don't step off the path into the pond.
Gated:
This park is gated and closes at 7pm during daylight savings.
Entry fee:
No entry fee
Unique Attractions:
The main unique attraction of this park would be Road Safety Training track.  Another attraction for history buffs would be the historic brickworks site which links through to Holroyds gardens, it includes a pond, picnic area, BBQs and old brickworks machinery and information boards with interesting information about the area.


View of timber play equipment

View of toddler playground

Tunnel slides as part of the timber structures

View to brickworks site