Recently upgraded in 2023, Ruddock Park Playground in Westleigh is one of the best outdoor activity areas for the whole family in the Hornsby Shire. It is complete with a variety of play equipment with kids’ bike paths, adult outdoor gym, tennis courts, basketball half courts, ping pong table and a large green oval for sports and free play.
Facilities include toilets, drinking water fountain, seating with picnic shelters, BBQs, lawn areas, plenty of parking, dog park nearby and cafés nearby to pick up coffee.
This playground is perfect for kids play date, mother’s group catch up, family weekend gathering or birthday party celebration.
Kids playground
- Pirate themed playground encouraging creative and imaginative play
- Huge pirate ship including front deck
- Bouncy plank for walking
- Rigging for climbing
- Bridge for crossing
- Ship wheels for turning
- Telescopes for lookouts
- Hiding nooks and crannies
- Slides
- Hold on merry go round or roundabout
- Five-way swings
- Small rockers
- Hammocks or net swings (next to the outdoor gym)
- Shaded with shade sails and nearby trees but not fenced
Bike paths
- Learn to ride or cycling tracks for kids
- Road signs, roundabouts and zebra crossings for pedestrians
- Service station with bike pump, little shops and café along the way for make believe play
- Bumps and humps for adventurous and thrilling ride over
- Suitable for bikes, scooters, roller skates and skateboards
Other sporting activities
- Basketball half courts have 2 hoops at either end
- Tennis courts are available for hire or for lessons from Westleigh Tennis Club Inc
- Outdoor gym with exercise equipment
- Table tennis or ping pong table
Facilities
- Seating with picnic shelters
- Barbecue facilities
- Drinking water fountain
- Lawn seating areas to pull up a rug and meet with mother’s group
- Walking paths for leisurely stroll
- Toilets are available at the back of the Westleigh Tennis Club House – 2 male ambulant toilets, 2 female ambulant toilets and 2 unisex ambulant toilets where 1 of them is for disabled or wheelchair access but it was locked on the day we visited in October 2023. There’s no change table
- Free street parking is available surrounding the park on Coral Heath Avenue, Rocklily Avenue, Eucalyptus Drive and Quarter Sessions Road
- Small car park behind the tennis courts
Westleigh Dog Park
- Off leash
- Closed in fencing
- Poop bags available
- Seating benches available
Westleigh Village
- Westleigh Village is 5 mins walk away
- Café N’ More, Six & Seven Café, Bentoya Japanese Cuisine, Kim Tin Bakery, Sweet Coconut Thai, Cantucci’s Pizzeria & Restaurant
- ALDI and IGA
- Westleigh Village Medical Clinic, Westleigh Pharmacy
- Other specialty stores
Summary
Come and explore Ruddock Park Playground in Westleigh! It’s the perfect playground for a family outing, with plenty of fun activities for kids to enjoy during the weekend. From exciting play equipment to great picnic spots, there’s something for everyone. Spend some quality time outdoors and create wonderful memories with your loved ones. Don’t miss out – plan your visit to Ruddock Park Playground in Westleigh today!