Memorial Park Blackheath is one of the most historic parks in the Blue Mountains. Also known by locals as the ‘Red Rocket Ship Park’, this playground in Blackheath is definitely worth visiting. The red rocket was originally installed in 1962 and recently renovated.

What To Expect At Memorial Park Blackheath

Memorial Park Blackheath has plenty of space, including three different playground areas to suit all age groups. There is a range of wonderful play equipment, including a flying fox and swings, a duck pond, swimming pool (built during the 1930’s), sheltered BBQs, a brand new toilet block and an abundance of grassed areas for picnics and spontaneous games of soccer or frisbee!

Plan a birthday party or stop by on your drive through the Blue Mountains. Memorial Park has gorgeous deciduous trees in Autumn and snow play in Winter if you’re lucky!

Tips For Visiting Memorial Park Blackheath (Updated January 2023)

Access to the Pool and playground equipment is via a break in the fence on Prince Edward street on the eastern side, (up hill) from the construction fence. Access to the BBQ area is past the construction fence along a path on the western side of the duck pond.

Anyone planning a group or large family event should be aware that access from the BBQ to the playground equipment is only by walking around the construction fencing on the road.

For more updates from Council about Memorial Park Blackheath, visit their site here.

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Elaine Bowman

Sunday 18th September 2022
We visited the Memorial Park,especially so my granddaughters could play on the Red Rocketship.
unfortunately the grounds were sodden from water escaping from a spring,pipe or what ever.
There had been an attempt to access the playground area with a solid object across the sodden ground .
I know that there is work in progress but something needs to be done as the council is advertising it as a tourist attract, which from my prospective is an eye sore and dangerous.
1 year ago

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