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    Best Inclusive Playgrounds in Wollongong & Illawarra

    Best Inclusive Playgrounds in Wollongong & Illawarra

    Looking for the best all-inclusive playgrounds in Wollongong and the Illawarra? Welcome! Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we’re all about the best things to do with kids in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama — and that includes helping every child play.

    We’ve partnered with the brilliant team at Play Illawarra to bring you this list of inclusive playgrounds across the region. These thoughtfully designed parks support children with physical disabilities, neurodiversity, low vision, and additional sensory needs. So helping parents, carers, and siblings relax and enjoy too. Because play should be for everyone.

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    Main article image: Stuart Park All Abilities Playground – Wollongong

    Top Inclusive Playgrounds in the Illawarra & South Coast NSW

    Here’s our curated list of the best inclusive and all-abilities playgrounds from Wollongong to Kiama and beyond — proudly compiled by Play Illawarra and reshared here on Parents Guide Illawarra.

    1. Stuart Park All Abilities Playground – Wollongong

    A Wollongong favourite and the city’s first true All Ages, All Abilities playground. You’ll find:

    • wheelchair-accessible trampoline and carousel
    • accessible toilets and parking
    • equipment designed for a range of sensory and physical needs

    Note: This playground is not fenced and can get busy on sunny weekends and public holidays. More info from Play Illawarra

    2. Livvi’s Place – Mollymook

    Created with the Touched By Olivia Foundation, this beachside gem features:

    • Liberty Swing, Jenn Swing, and wheelchair-accessible boat structure
    • sensory areas with music and tactile features
    • fully fenced for peace of mind

    Explore Livvi’s Place

    3. Luke’s Place – Corrimal Memorial Park

    Built in memory of local resident Luke Rapley, this inclusive park includes:

    • a wheelchair carousel children can spin themselves
    • Braille communication boards
    • textured and colour-coded play zones
    • fully fenced and shaded

    More on Luke’s Place

    4. Cringila Community Park – Cringila

    A bright, welcoming space with:

    • a Braille story book on Gudgad the Greedy Frog
    • inclusive seesaw, swings and trampoline
    • five accessible parking spaces and toilets
    • fully fenced and packed with features

    Visit Cringila Park

    5. Botanic Gardens Playground – North Wollongong

    Set in the beautiful Wollongong Botanic Garden, this fully fenced, wheelchair accessible playground includes:

    • interactive maze, mound slide and communication board
    • nearby accessible toilets
    • coffee close by for grownups

    See Botanic Gardens Playground

    6. Boongaree Rotary Nature Play Park – Berry

    A sensory-rich play space with:

    • wheelchair-accessible carousel and dual flying fox
    • water play, mechanical features and accessible pathways
    • great for neurodiverse kids

    More info here

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    7. Pirate Parade Playground – Reddall Reserve, Lake Illawarra

    Smaller and quieter — ideal for children with sensory sensitivity. Includes:

    • water play, soft fall and stepping logs
    • fenced space with themed pirate play
    • limited wheelchair access, but excellent for neurodivergent kids

    Play at Pirate Parade

    8. Charcoal Playground – Unanderra

    Upgraded and peaceful, this park features:

    • nature play and soft-fall flooring
    • bike path nearby
    • open layout for easy supervision
    • not fenced, so ideal for kids with good recall

    View Charcoal Playground

    9. Alexander Park Playground – Flinders

    A lovely fully fenced, quiet playground with:

    • nest swing, communication board and sensory equipment
    • BBQs, seating, duck pond nearby
    • across the road from shops for post-play snacks

    More info here

    10. Surf Beach Playground – Coronation Drive, Kiama

    Right near the beach with:

    • sand toys for all to share
    • ramps for equipment access
    • shaded and well-spaced, though not fenced
    • supported swing and beach vibe galore

    Kiama’s inclusive beach playground

    11. Reid Park Playground – Jamberoo

    A shining example of inclusive design. Features:

    • MLAK-accessible toilet with hoist and table
    • concrete paths, ramps and shaded equipment
    • beside a skatepark and oval for extra activities

    Discover Reid Park

    Download the Inclusive Playground List

    Thanks to Play Illawarra, you can download the full inclusive playground list here for easy reference when planning your next outing or check it out on socials to watch the inclusive playground in action here.

    Thank You to Play Illawarra

    This guide was created in partnership with Play Illawarra, an initiative of Healthy Cities Australia, whose mission is to support playful, active, inclusive and healthy communities.

    Written by Emma Kidd for Play Illawarra — shared with permission by Parents Guide Illawarra.

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