🌿 A ripper spot for a chilled arvo with the kids, plenty of green, and a fair dinkum playground!

Telopea Park Barton - Family-Friendly Playground and Scenic Walks - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Telopea Park in Barton is a lovely, peaceful green space perfect for families and nature lovers. The park features a fun playground with climbing frames, slippery dips, stepping logs, and tunnels that keep the little ones entertained. It winds from Manuka Oval down to Lake Burley Griffin, offering plenty of room for walks or runs alongside shaded benches and a gentle creek. Close to cafes in Kingston and Red Hill Nature Reserve, it’s a great spot for a relaxed arvo with the kids or a scenic stroll with your dog. Public toilets are available, though a bit of a walk from the playground.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	Barton ACT 2600, Australia
📞 Phone	+61 132281
🌐 Website	Website
⭐ Rating	4.3/5 (384 reviews)
🏙️ City	Australia
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	playground public toilets parking picnic shelter bicycle path

🕐 Opening Hours

Day	Hours
Wednesday	Open 24 hours
Thursday	Open 24 hours
Friday	Open 24 hours
Saturday	Open 24 hours
Sunday	Open 24 hours
Monday	Open 24 hours
Tuesday	Open 24 hours

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Family Playground Fun ✅

Telopea Park is a top spot for the ankle-biters with a cracking playground that includes climbing frames, slippery dips, stepping logs, and tunnels. One reviewer’s 2-year-old grandson had a blast exploring the "shopfront" play area and collecting autumn leaves and sticks, which adds a bit of nature play to the mix. The playground is shaded with benches nearby, making it easy for parents to keep an eye on the kids while having a yarn or a cuppa. Just a heads up, the toilets are a short walk away over a walking bridge, so pack a nappy bag and water bottle for a smooth arvo.

Beautiful Views That'll Take Your Breath Away 🌅

This park is a green oasis nestled in the urban sprawl of Barton, winding from Manuka Oval down to Lake Burley Griffin. It’s flat and peaceful with lots of trees, shaded benches, and a little creek flowing through, making it a beaut spot for a gentle stroll or a brisk run. Birdlife is a highlight here, with plenty of feathered mates to spot while you relax or wander. The proximity to Kingston cafes and Red Hill Nature Reserve means you can easily combine your park visit with a bit of brekkie or a coffee run. Perfect for families and nature lovers looking to escape the hustle.

Easy Access and Amenities 🚗

Telopea Park offers plenty of parking, which is a bonus for families driving in for a day out. Public toilets are on site and generally clean and accessible, though one review mentioned they’re a bit of a trek from the playground, so plan accordingly. The park’s flat terrain and paths make it easy for prams and little legs to get around. There’s also picnic shelters and shaded benches scattered throughout, perfect for a quick snack or a breather. It’s a straightforward, family-friendly setup that ticks the boxes for a hassle-free outing.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

Our 2 year old grandson enjoyed the climbing frame, slippery dip, stepping logs, and tunnels.
Quiet, peaceful, flat, very green. It winds its way from Manuka Oval down to Lake BG.
The toilet is a little away from the playground over the walking bridge.
Plenty of space. Can't really go into more for a park!
Shaded benches, peaceful and clean.
The public toilets at this park are clean and accessible.
A little creek flowing through the park into the Lake Burly Griffin.
A very nice park in the inner south with a cool playground and plenty of room for a walk / run.
Not far from Manuka shops and Red Hill Nature Reserve too.
Plenty of parking.