Wandi Playing Fields Playground

Wandi Playing Fields Playground is a brilliant community space that really suits a whole day out with the kids. Tucked alongside the playing fields and opposite Honeywood Primary School, this modern Playground combines big open spaces, nature play, water play and active zones for older kids. It’s one of those parks where families can easily spend hours, with enough variety to keep toddlers, primary schoolers and tweens all happy.

The first thing that grabs kids’ attention is the impressive 30-metre double flying fox. One cable has a standard pommel seat and the other features an all-abilities harness seat, making it more inclusive for children who need extra support.

Right by here are nature play balance challenges with stepping logs and ropes to climb, perfect for burning off some energy as soon as you arrive.

These nature-based elements lead up a steep, soft-fall hill where you’ll find two tunnel slides. Children love racing each other down the side-by-side slides, and the way up is part of the fun too. Confident climbers can scramble up using rock-climbing holds and soft-fall bumps. Even younger children can manage with a bit of persistence and supervision, giving them a real sense of achievement when they reach the top.

Back down the hill, a generous swing zone caters for everyone. There are two regular swings, a toddler swing, a nest swing and an all-abilities swing, so multiple kids can swing at once without too many arguments.

Nearby is a spinning cup which is always a hit with older kids who love to see how fast they can go.

For bigger kids who enjoy a challenge, there’s a great climbing structure designed with more complex routes and higher platforms. This suits school-aged children and tweens looking for something a bit more adventurous than the toddler area, and it adds another layer of interest beyond the slides and swings.

The toddler-friendly zone is particularly well thought out and will still appeal to older siblings. Three slides are embanked into a soft-fall “mountain”, including a yellow double slide and a roller slide which is especially popular with younger children.

An orange dome adds another tactile, climbable feature that little ones can crawl through or clamber over, helping build confidence and coordination.

Adding to the fun is a spinning climbing frame where kids can hang, climb and spin together. This piece blends traditional climbing with that carnival-style spinning thrill, making it a magnet for groups of kids.

On warmer days, the water play is a big drawcard. Children can splash, pump and play with water channels, so it’s worth bringing a change of clothes or a towel if your child is likely to get soaked.

Surrounding this are more nature play elements including tunnels, balancing logs and beams. The whole space invites imaginative play – think obstacle courses, “mountain” adventures and pretend hideouts.

Tweens and teens aren’t forgotten either. A small skate zone offers a spot for scooters, skateboards and bikes to practise tricks. There are also plenty of pathways looping around the area that are ideal for riding scooters and bikes, or just going for a leisurely roll.

Near the skate space you’ll find handy bike repair stations, a thoughtful touch for an active community hub.

The wider Wandi Playing Fields add even more options. Outside school hours, the huge Honeywood Primary School oval opposite is open to the public, giving families a massive space for ball games, flying kites or just having a run.

Close by, people also make good use of the courts – there is a basketball court alongside basketball hoops, a tennis net and netball rings, so it’s easy to bring along a ball and mix some structured sport into your visit.

Facilities around the Playground are generally good. There are shade sails over parts of the play areas and lots of natural shade from surrounding trees, helping to keep equipment and kids cooler in the heat. Families will appreciate the BBQs, sheltered seating and park benches dotted around, making it a comfortable spot for picnics or birthday meet-ups.

The main drawback at Wandi Playing Fields Playground is the ongoing lack of toilets. For families with young children, this can be a real challenge and does limit how long you can comfortably stay. Parking is also limited to a small dirt car park off Litoria Drive, which can fill quickly at busy times. It’s worth keeping these two points in mind when planning your visit.

Overall, Wandi Playing Fields Playground is a fantastic, modern community Playground with a genuine “something for everyone” feel – from toddlers splashing in the water play to tweens flying along the zipline or practising tricks at the skate zone. If you’re prepared for the lack of toilets and plan your visit around that, it’s a destination many families will find themselves returning to again and again.

Wandi Playing Fields Playground

Address: Corner of Lyon Road and Magenup Drive, Wandi. Small dirt car park located on Litoria Drive.

Opening hours: Public open space – generally accessible daily; note the Honeywood Primary School oval is only open to the public outside of school hours.

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