Tumbalong Park Playground

The Tumbalong Park Playground sits within Tumbalong Park on Harbour Street at Darling Harbour, in the heart of Sydney's lively waterfront entertainment precinct. A wonderful, large playground, it's a hit with families — combining slides, climbing structures, swings, water-play features and open space in a fun, well-designed setting right in the heart of Darling Harbour.

The appeal is that combination of a great, varied playground and a brilliant central location: the slides, climbing equipment and water-play features make it a fantastic spot for kids to burn off energy, while the surrounding park and the attractions, dining and buzz of Darling Harbour are all close by. It's a genuine highlight for families visiting the precinct.

With a 4.7 rating from nearly 400 reviews, it's a much-loved spot. The playground is a free, open public facility, but conditions vary, the water-play features are seasonal, and it gets busy on weekends and during school holidays, so it's worth checking before a special trip — and taking sun protection and supervising the kids — while enjoying the fun playground and the buzz of Tumbalong Park at Darling Harbour.