The Paddington Gates Playground is located adjacent to Paddington Gates in Centennial Park (see map).
The playground was originally known by the children in the area as the Rocket Park as it featured a bright red rocket in its centre. Although this has long been removed, the playground remains a popular attraction for young visitors to Centennial Park.
This fantastic interactive playground combines the old with the new and is designed for children aged between 1-12 years.
The double see-saw which has entertained children for about 20 years has received a facelift and will continue to entertain new generations in the years to come. Other familiar pieces have also received some attention and been incorporated into the new design.
Two play spaces have been created to cater to the varying needs of children. There is a dynamic play area for high energy activities such as climbing, swinging, spinning, balancing and sliding and a quiet play area for more restful play such as sand play and learning.
An accessible swing is also available that can be used by children with special needs, such as wheelchairs.
There is a shaded area with a barbeque installed close by. An accessible toilet is also located near the playground carpark.