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Blacktown Showground Precinct (Francis Park)
Corner Richmond Road and Balmoral Road, Blacktown, NSW, 2148
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Francis Park in the Blacktown Showground Precinct, at the corner of Richmond and Balmoral roads, has a sheltered water play area with troughs of different sizes, a hand-wheel pump, a concrete water maze and sprays. Blacktown City Council runs it in spring and autumn from 10am to 3.30pm and in summer from 9am to 6.30pm, closing over winter. The water play and parking are both free. Separate junior and senior playgrounds sit nearby, and Reflections Café trades Thursday to Monday. A toilet block is about 55 metres away.
From our Western Sydney, Penrith & the Hawkesbury playground guide
In Blacktown, the Showground Precinct at Francis Park has three playgrounds and a water play park.
The guide's sources: Blacktown City Council and Penrith City Council.
Opening times: Water play in spring and autumn 10am to 3.30pm and in summer 9am to 6.30pm; closed over winter (as published by Blacktown City Council, checked 30 September 2026)
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Amenities
Barbecues
Cafe nearby
Climbing equipment
Fitness equipment
Flying fox
Parking
Shade
Slides
Splash pad or water playground
Swings
Toilets
Water play
Wheelchair-accessible paths
Map of Blacktown Showground Precinct (Francis Park) and the nearest toilets
Things to do near Blacktown Showground Precinct (Francis Park)
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Straight-line distance from this place, not a walking route.
Toilet locations from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and the National Public Toilet Map © Commonwealth of Australia, licensed CC BY 3.0 AU.
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