Ollie Webb Reserve Playground

Good fencing and clear sightlines make this one of the more stress-free spots in Parramatta if you’ve got little ones who like to bolt. The enclosed setup means parents can actually relax for five minutes while kids aged one to ten do their thing. A few decent shade trees help on those brutal western Sydney afternoons, which honestly makes or breaks a park visit around here. There’s a basketball court on site too, so older siblings aren’t just standing around waiting to leave.