There’s something for everyone at the new and improved Jacka Park playground.

Children of all ages and abilities can enjoy three separate play structures, a spinning carousel and pod swing. 

Little explorers will love the inclusive toddler play area, while bigger kids can enjoy the junior and senior play structures with more adventurous climbing frames and slides.

Inspired by local history and the flora and fauna that once flourished in the area, the playground includes nature themed play structures, along with sandstone boulders and timber logs for climbing. Paths and seating have also been upgraded.

Jacak Park is one of the 217 public playgrounds we manage on the Northern Beaches. It was formerly known as Mrs Jacka’s Garden. Blanche Jacka, a war widow, was granted use of the land opposite her home in Wydnora Avenue in 1917 to create a public garden.

In 1988, Council installed the first playground at Jacka Park, which was later upgraded in 2006. A War memorial was dedicated in February 1985 and the ‘Wall of Remembrance’ was unveiled in 1995.

Over the decades, Jacka Park has remained popular meeting spot for Freshwater families. The new playground will continue to delight local children for years to come.