Centennial Playground Paddington Gates

Paddington Gates Playground is a large children’s play space in Centennial Park, near Paddington, Sydney. It caters for infants and pre-schoolers as well as primary school students, with a mix of traditional and accessible equipment designed for children of different ages.

The play area includes equipment for climbing, swinging, spinning, balancing and sliding, along with a double see-saw and a quieter play area. An accessible swing is also provided, giving the playground options for a broader range of children and play styles.

Families can combine a visit with time in the surrounding park, where nearby barbecues, a picnic area and shaded areas are available. Accessible toilets are close to the playground car park, which may make planning easier for visitors who need accessible facilities. With its varied equipment and park setting, it suits family outings and children who want both active and quieter ways to play. The playground is part of Centennial Parklands; the listing notes that the City of Sydney is not responsible for it.