Open dawn to dusk
Grounds open every day. Food Community hours vary by venue.Fully fenced
Single gated entry beside the dining terraces, so you keep line of sight from the table.Free parking
Ample on-site parking off Tench Avenue, pram and wheelchair friendly paths.Dog friendly
Leashed dogs welcome on the lawns and terraces, not inside the playground.
A playground in Penrith with lunch beside it
The playground at The Orchard is fenced, free to use and open 7 days, with equipment for climbing, swinging and sliding that suits children of all ages. The farmyard sits beside it, with feeding sessions on weekends and school holidays, and the orange orchard, lawns and river walk down to the Nepean River are a few steps further. Parking inside the precinct is free.
Every kitchen in the Food Community is within sight of the playground, so parents eat while the kids play, and the kitchens cook for kids' parties held in Alfresco 2 right in front of it. Dogs are welcome on a lead across the lawns and outdoor dining, but not inside the playground itself.
What's here
The Playground
Climbing tower, slides, swings and a toddler zone, all on soft-fall. Shaded seating around the edge for grown-ups.
The Farmyard
Goats, chickens and friends in the paddock beside the playground. Feeding sessions run on weekends and school holidays.
The Orange Orchard & River Walk
The original orange trees, open lawns and a path down to the Nepean River and Tench Reserve. Fire pits lit on winter weekends.
Make a day of it
Eat beside the playground
Freddy's @ The Orchard, Taproom on Tench, Saigon, Bakery Brothers and OMG Donuts all sit within sight of the playground. Book a table, or hire Alfresco 2 for a kids' party right in front of it.