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City of Wollongong
Thirroul Playground

Explore this popular park next to Thirroul Pool and Beach!

Thirroul regional playground has a giant net dome, a flying fox, slides, swings and climbing items for a broad range of ages.

Created with the help of local children, this playground includes a stone elephant's head that was inspired by an early circus that used to visit Thirroul village.

Accessibility information

Parking

  • Large car park off Cliff Parade
  • Smaller car park next to Thirroul Pool
  • Two accessible spaces in the Cliff Parade car park
  • Two accessible spaces in the Thirroul Pool car park.

Public transport

  • Bus stop on the Princes Highway near Thirroul Fire Station is approximately 400m, or a 6 minute walk away. See the Transport for NSW website for timetable information.

Getting to the playground

  • Cement footpath from both car parks to the playground.
  • This playground is not fully fenced, but has a slowing barrier around it.

Accessible and inclusive play

  • Natural play
  • Nest swing.

Seating

  • Five park benches.

Shade

  • Shade cloth over main play equipment
  • Some trees.

Ground surfaces

  • Cement footpaths
  • Softfall
  • Grass.

Toilets

  • Accessible toilet and shower across the road at Thirroul Beach Pavilion.
  • No lift and change table.

Water

  • Available at toilets.
  • Next to bike path
  • Close to roads.