Rouse Hill regional park is a great park tucked away at the back of Rouse Hill. It has wide open spaces, walking trails, terrific BBQ areas as well awesome play facilities catering for kids of all ages. There are two seperate play areas, one which is great for toddlers and one set up the hill a little from the toddler park that is great for kids from about 7 to teens.
Toilets:
There are toilet facilities available. The main toilet block near the playgrounds tends to be shut midweek and open weekends but there are clean portaloos available for the times when these are closed. These are in the carpark nearest to the walking track and toddler park.BBQs:
There are numerous electric BBQs throughout the park. There are two timber constructed pergolas that come complete with seating and BBQs, you will find these to the right of main access road. There are also BBQs near the playgrounds. If you wish to reserve any of the areas contact the local council.
Bins:
There are NO BINS you must take you rubbish with you, so remember to take some bags to collect your rubbish.
Seating:
There is lots of seating available right throughout the park, both covered picnic tables and bench seating.
Shade:
This park is very leafy so there is plenty of natural shade and the toddler play equipment is covered by a shade cloth. As mentioned previously the seating is also covered.
Bike/Walking Tracks:
There is a walking circuit at the bottom of the hill, which you can access via the main carpark at the bottom of the hill. There are also bike and walking trails scattered throughout the entire park.
The playground equipment suits kids of all ages. Under the shadecover the toddlers can have fun on their tricylces and play house in the little cubby houses or go exploring up on the viewing platform, from here the kids can slide down a choice of two slides. For kids 3-8 just outside this area there is some great climbing equipment. There is also a wooden maze that younger kids love to venture into and play hide and seek. The littlies also have their own flying fox, which is great but at present seems not to be working properly. As for the older kids there is a fantastic adventure playground just up the hill a little from the toddler park. This playground has a great flying fox, and a few other challenging rides.
Open Spaces:
There is open spaces although the grass can be long in some parts, so depending on when it was last mowed will depend on wether you can play ball games.Carparking/Accessiblity:
There is a large carpark at the end of the main access road, with other carparking available around the other picnic sites. The accessibility is good with wheelchair access nearly in all the areas. Water Bubblers:
There are no bubblers.
Fenced:
The toddler area is partially fenced, but there is no other fencing around the park.
Gated:
The park is gate and the hourse are 8am till 8pm.
Entry fee:
No entry fee.
Unique Attractions:
The main attractions of this park would be the adventure play ground equipment including the flying foxes and the wooden maze. Horseriding is also allowed in this park if you own a horse.
View from platform down to wooden maze
Balancing Equipment
Largest Flying Fox