# Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Sydney

Playgrounds, parks, museums and other things to do with kids in Sydney. See which ones have a changing table, room for a stroller and what ages they suit before you go. 9 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-07, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Darling Quarter Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/darling-quarter-playground-sydney) (playground, Sydney). Playground of slides, climbing and swings with a waterworks area, ringed by restaurants.
2. [Australian Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/australian-museum-sydney) (museum, Sydney). Australia's oldest museum, devoted to natural history, with a whole exhibition of dinosaurs.
3. [Chinese Garden of Friendship](https://ourplayday.com/places/chinese-garden-of-friendship-sydney) (garden, Sydney). Walled Chinese garden of ponds, pavilions and waterfalls, with smooth paths through the lower garden.
4. [Royal Botanic Garden Sydney](https://ourplayday.com/places/royal-botanic-garden-sydney-sydney) (garden, Sydney). Free botanic garden on the harbor, with lawns to run on and its own programs for kids.
5. [Australian National Maritime Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/australian-national-maritime-museum-sydney) (museum, Sydney). Maritime museum with galleries on the water and real ships moored outside to go aboard.
6. [SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium](https://ourplayday.com/places/sea-life-sydney-aquarium-sydney) (aquarium, Sydney). Aquarium on the harbor with walk-through underwater tunnels and sharks swimming overhead.
7. [Sydney Opera House](https://ourplayday.com/places/sydney-opera-house-sydney) (attraction, Sydney). The landmark itself, with tours of the building and shows and programs made for kids.
8. [WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo](https://ourplayday.com/places/wild-life-sydney-zoo-sydney) (zoo, Sydney). Indoor zoo of Australian animals, with a koala breakfast on the rooftop as an extra.
9. [Art Gallery of New South Wales](https://ourplayday.com/places/art-gallery-of-new-south-wales-sydney) (museum, Sydney). Art museum set in parkland near the harbor, with the main collection free to see.

## Other lists for Sydney

- [Hotels](https://ourplayday.com/australia/sydney/hotels) (8)

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/australia/sydney/playgrounds. All of Sydney: https://ourplayday.com/australia/sydney