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Blacktown Showground Precinct (Francis Park)

Blacktown Showground is a 5 minute walk from Blacktown Train Station and Bus Interchange. Free parking is available.

Please note:

There are three playgrounds designed to cater for all ages.

Junior Playground for 2 – 8 year olds
Featuring a junior activity unit, swings, a rotating ball, play tables, balance beams, rubber mushrooms and more!

Senior playground for 6 – 14 year olds
Featuring a Flying Fox, balance cable and beams, climbing units, slides and more!

Water Play Park for all ages!
Water Play is available during Summer, Autumn and Spring. It includes a sheltered area with varying sized water troughs, a hand wheel water pump, a concrete water maze and spurts and sprays coming from all over - just perfect for the kids (and adults) on a warm, sunny day.

A number of picnic options are available including:

6 double BBQ’s which are free to use. No bookings are required, it is first in first served!
26 table settings, 20 are sheltered.
If you wish to bring a rug and a picnic basket there is an extensive amount of shaded area including 4 X (6X10m) shelters, 20 (5X5m) shelters.
Reflections Café is open Thursday to Monday, 8.00 am to 4.00 pm (Closed Tuesday and Wednesday).

The Showground is wheelchair accessible with a primary path throughout the park.