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Small, landscaped gardens with seating and bubbler near Roseville train station

Corner Pacific Highway and Maclaurin Parade Roseville Australia

Roseville Memorial Park – Roseville

Shaded reserve opposite St Ives shops on Mona Vale Road

Corner Mona Vale Road and Porters Lane St Ives Australia

St Ives Memorial Park – St Ives

Shady reserve with playground and seating between Adams Avenue and Princes Lane

Irish Town Grove, Adams Avenue, Turramurra

Irish Town Grove – Turramurra

1-Park Fenced Playground Park Bench Picnic Area Playground

Frank Doyle Park is a small corner park in on Randwick Street, Randwick. It is has two levels, with the upper level containing open green space and seating. The lower level is fully fenced and contains a playground.

2-10R Randwick Street, Randwick NSW 2031

Frank Doyle Park – Randwick

Mary French Reserve Park – McMahons Point

Small local park with swings only. Upgraded 2007.

Mil Mil Street McMahons Point New South Wales 2060

Mary French Reserve Park – McMahons Point

1-Park Picnic Area

1-Park Accessible Parking BBQ's Car Parking Parking Playground

Jersey Road Reserve (Kids Cottage) – Artarmon

This public park is located next to Kids Cottage, which is an after school childcare facility run by the Council.

Jersey Road Reserve, Artarmon

Jersey Road Reserve (Kids Cottage) – Artarmon

1-Park 11 Sportsground Car Parking Park Bench Parking Playground Sports Area Toilets

Enjoy cricket and soccer at this great location backing on to bushland. Synthetic wicket and playground.

40 Mimosa Road South Turramurra Australia

Mimosa / Rofe Park – South Turramurra

Located on the corner of Beauchamp Road and Anzac Parade Matraville, this large grassed area provides an entrance to a housing estate that was established between 1918 and 1925 to house returned soldiers and widows of soldiers from World War I.

361-399R Beauchamp Road, Matraville

Memorial Reserve – Matraville

11 Sportsground BBQ's Park Bench Playground Sports Area Toilets

Two diamonds for baseball in summer and softball in winter, plus playground for the kids and BBQ facilities

Kissing Point Road South Turramurra Australia

Auluba Oval 3 – South Turramurra

1-Park Accessible Toilets BBQ's Car Parking Park Bench Picnic Area Playground Shelter Sports Area Toilets

Named after William Gore (1765–1845), Irish free settler and NSW Provost – Marshal. He was granted 150 acres from the present day St Leonards to Artarmon Railway Station. The park is a Crown Land reserve.

Gore Hill Park, Corner Reserve Road and Pacific Highway, St Leonards

Gore Hill Park – St Leonards

1-Park 13 Bike Track Bike Riding Fenced Playground Park Bench Playground Shelter

A lovely shaded park on the corner of Arthur Street and Botany Street in Randwick. This park is one of Randwick’s lesser known parks and could be a good option when the other playgrounds get busy.

20R Botany Street, Randwick NSW 2031

Writtle Park – Randwick

Small local park

Corner Apps Avenue and Shelley Road North Turramurra Australia

Dairyman’s Reserve – North Turramurra

Turimetta Beach is a small 350m long beach between Turimetta and Narrabeen Head backed by 20 to 30 m high shale bluffs. The beach receives waves averaging 1.5m which break close to shore, and often has a heavy shore break. Two or three rips usually form at each end of the beach and in the centre amongst the rocks.

57 Narrabeen Park Parade Warriewood NSW 2102

Turimetta Beach – Warriewood

7 Beach Swimming Views

Small local park with a tap available and a pathway through the park.

Corner Mona Vale Road and Highlands Avenue Gordon Australia

Kirby Park – Gordon

1-Park 11 Sportsground BBQ's Park Bench Picnic Area Playground Shelter Sports & Recreation Sports Area Toilets

Multi-purpose sports facility with synthetic wicket and two practice nets for cricket, soccer fields, two tennis courts, playground and BBQ

End of Bromborough Road Roseville Australia

Loyal Henry Park – Roseville

Dedicated in 1848, St Thomas’ Cemetery was the first burial ground on the North Shore. It was converted to a Rest Park in the 1970s. The Park contains interpretative signage for self-guided walks.

St Thomas Rest Park, West Street, Crows Nest, New South Wales

St Thomas Rest Park – Crows Nest

1-Park Shelter Toilets

11 Sportsground Car Parking Park Bench Parking Playground Sports Area Toilets Views

Tantallon Oval is an award-winning oval located on the corner of Epping Road & Tantallon Road. This is a public oval & surrounded with parkland.

Tantallon Oval Tantallon Rd & Epping Road, Lane Cove North NSW 2066, Australia

Tantallon Oval – Lane Cove North

5-Rockpool 7 Beach Picnic Area Showers Swimming Toilets Views

31 Ocean Road Palm Beach NSW 2108

Palm Beach – Palm Beach

Local park with playground and seating

Corner Ramsay Avenue and Evans Street West Pymble Australia

Ramsay Avenue Reserve – West Pymble

1-Park 11 Sportsground Park Bench Playground Shelter Sports Area Toilets

Kensington Park is a large district park located on the corner of Barker Street, Cottenham Avenue and Edward Avenue in Kensington. The focus of the park is Kensington Oval that caters for rugby league and cricket. John Calopedos Memorial Playground is within the park. It is a fenced playground with swings, slides and climbing equipment over softfall and under a shade structure.

2R Edward Avenue, Kensington NSW 2033

Kensington Park – Kensington

This harbourside tidal enclosure (previously known as Redleaf Pool) is popular with all age groups and can be crowded on weekends in summer. The enclosure provides a swimming area of approximately 90m x 60m.

Murray Rose Pool, New South Head Road, Double Bay

Murray Rose Pool – Double Bay

3-Swimming Pool Toilets

Large, fenced park between Cherrywood Avenue and Bunyana Avenue with play equipment and seating, great for a kick-around or family picnic

Cherrywood Avenue Wahroonga Australia

Cherrywood Reserve – Wahroonga

1-Park Car Parking Park Bench Playground Shelter Sports Area Toilets

Fantastic facility for cricket, rugby with a synthetic wicket, five practice nets, playing fields, clubhouse and playground

352 Mona Vale Road, St Ives

Hassell Park – St Ives

1-Park Car Parking Gardens Park Bench Parking Views

Coronation Viewpoint is a lookout located on the Pacific Highway, south of Osborne Road.

Coronation Viewpoint 300A Pacific Hwy, Greenwich NSW 2065, Australia

Coronation Viewpoint – Osborne

Fenced playground with swingset

70 Ridge Street Gordon Australia

Nar-rang Park – Gordon

There is play equipment and a picnic table in this reserve. It can be accessed from Boundary Street, Eastern Valley Way and Scott Crescent.

Scott Crescent Reserve, Scott Crescent, Roseville

Scott Crescent Reserve – Roseville

11 Sportsground Sports Area Toilets

The park caters for cricket during summer and rugby union in winter.

Woollahra Oval 2/3, Manion Avenue, Rose Bay

Woollahra Oval 2/3 – Rose Bay

Yandell reserve is a small green space off Haig Street. It is connected to French Lane which offers pedestrian access from Haig Street to French Street.

123R Haig Street, Maroubra NSW 2035

Yandell Reserve – Maroubra

1-Park Car Parking Gardens

Flat grassy area with shade trees, benches and an Anzac Memorial, adjacent to, but screened from, busy Bondi Road.

Memorial Garden,Council Chambers,Bondi Rd, Bondi

Memorial Gardens – Bondi

1-Park Fenced Playground Park Bench Shelter

Ella Reserve in Malabar is a large open park. With lots of grass and a mixture of mature and infant trees, it is a great place for your family, and your pooch, to get some outdoor exercise.

36R Lucas Avenue, Malabar

Ella Reserve – Malabar

Local park with playground and seating

End of Camira Street West Pymble Australia

Claire Taylor Park – West Pymble

11 Sportsground Car Parking Park Bench Toilets

George Christie Playing Field – Wahroonga

Synthetic wicket for cricket and soccer fields in a beautiful bushland setting. Also used for model flying

End of Yanilla Avenue, Wahroonga

George Christie Playing Field – Wahroonga

Local park with seating

Corner Lynwood Avenue and Werona Avenue Killara Australia

Abbotsholme Glen – Killara

1-Park Drinking Water Picnic Area Toilets Views

Prior to European settlement and well into the 19th century the Quibaree Clan, part of the larger Kuringgai Tribe, frequented Lavender Bay. In 1805 Robert Campbell purchased a large section of land on the waterfront of the North Shore, and James Milson settled on this land in 1806. During the 1850s, subdivision and sale led to increased settlement in the Lavender Bay and Milsons Point area.

Lavender Crescent Lavender Bay New South Wales 2060 Australia

Lavender Bay Parklands – Lavender Bay

1-Park Car Parking Park Bench Picnic Area Shelter Walking Tracks

Talus Street Reserve is at the headwater of Flat Rock Creek. A path with night lighting runs through the reserve, and the southern end of the park is just a few minutes walk from St Leonards railway station.

Talus Street Reserve, Talus Street, Naremburn

Talus Street Reserve – Naremburn

1-Park 300 Food Car Parking Toilets

The Rotary Kiosk is located within the St Ives Showground.

450 Mona Vale Road St Ives 2075 Australia

Rotary Kiosk – St Ives

A fully fenced grass space within the St Ives Showground.

450 Mona Vale Road St Ives 2075 Australia

Dog Ring 6 – St Ives

1-Park Toilets

Elms Reserve is a small fenced park with access via Kilminster Lane.

Elms Reserve, Kilminster Lane, Woollahra.

Elms Reserve – Woollahra

Small, shady park

Corner Yanko Road and Ryde Road West Pymble Australia

Mountbatten Park – West Pymble

Small, shady park with seating

78 Coonanbarra Road Wahroonga Australia

Sulman Park – Wahroonga

1-Park Drinking Water Fenced Playground Park Bench Playground Shelter

Govett Reserve is a triangular parcel of land that contains a fenced and shaded playground. The playground includes a slide, swings, climbing structure and a see-saw.

22R Govett Street, Randwick NSW 2031

Govett Reserve – Randwick

1-Park Park Bench Playground Views

Rose Bay Park is a small park located below the Rose Bay Police Station and bounded between Point Piper Marina and Rose Bay Marina. The park provides a sandy beach and a shaded picnic area. This park is often used for small wedding ceremonies as there are many nearby reception venues. Rose Bay was named after The Right Honourable George Rose (he was not knighted) who was joint Secretary to the British Treasury with Thomas Steele, after whom Steel(e) Point at Nielsen Park was named. The name Rose Bay was used as early as 1778 by Captain John Hunter.

Rose Bay Park, Corner New South Head Road and Wunulla Road, Rose Bay

Rose Bay Park – Rose Bay

Always swim between the flags.

The Lakes Surf Living Savings Club - Budgewoi

The Lakes Surf Living Savings Club – Budgewoi

7 Beach Swimming Views

1-Park Car Parking Parking Playground Shelter

Grassed area leading into Bronte Park.

Hewlett St Reserve Hewlett St, opposite Alfred St Bronte 2024

Hewlett St Reserve – Bronte

The park contains a small playground and park benches

Soudan Street Playground, Sutherland Avenue, Paddington

Soudan Street Playground – Paddington

1-Park Park Bench Picnic Area Playground Shelter Views

The Promenade, Sans Souci

Northcote Street Reserve – San Souci

1-Park BBQ's Gardens Park Bench Picnic Area Toilets Wildflowers

With its beautiful private garden and bushland setting, Caley’s Pavilion is the ultimate destination experience for small-scale and intimate events.

420 Mona Vale Road St Ives Australia

Caley’s Pavilion – St Ives

1-Park Drinking Water Picnic Area

This playground is tucked away in a quite location surrounded by residential properties. It is at the end of a narrow laneway and has a gentle slope to the north. There are numerous mature trees as well as large open lawn areas.

Benelong Lane Cremorne New South Wales 2090

Grasmere Reserve – Cremorne

1-Park Park Bench Picnic Area

There are swings and a picnic table in this bushland reserve.

Linden Way, Castlecrag

Linden Way Reserve – Castlecrag

Small park with swinget, slide and seating

Corner Blackburn Street and Acron Road St Ives Australia

Blackburn Park – St Ives

This park is near the Vaucluse shopping strip and adjacent to Vaucluse Bowling Club.

Samuel Park, New South Head Road, Vaucluse

Samuel Park – Vaucluse

1-Park Playground Views

2-Community Centre Car Parking Toilets

St Ives Library Meeting Room is ideal for meetings and classes, with a capacity of up to 50 people. Available for bookings every day, 7am – 11pm.

St Ives Shopping Village, Memorial Avenue, St Ives

St Ives Library Meeting Room – St Ives

This pretty reserve on Lucas Avenue, Malabar, has minimal playground facilities and is a nice place to wind down with a good book.

16R Lucas Avenue, Malabar

Lucas Reserve – Malabar

1-Park Playground

301 Cafe 7 Beach Car Parking Parking Picnic Area Swimming Toilets Views

38 Bower Street Manly NSW 2095

Shelly Beach – Palm Beach

1-Park BBQ's Park Bench Playground

Small park with seating

Corner Pacific Highway and Burleigh Street Lindfield Australia

Millwood Park – Lindfield

1-Park 11 Sportsground Park Bench Playground Toilets

Choose from two synthetic and two acrylic courts at Robert Pymble Park, which also provides toilets and playground

Alma Street Pymble Australia

Robert Pymble Park – Pymble

Local reserve with playground and seating

Corner Yeramba Street and Acacia Close, Turramurra

Yeramba Street Reserve – Turramurra

1-Park Drinking Water Picnic Area

Smoothey Park & Gore Cove Reserve – Wollstonecraft

These form integral parts of an open space corridor that extends from Newlands Park in Lane Cove, south to the harbour foreshore. Smoothey Park is a mix of European style parkland and natural bushland areas, while the many vegetation communities in Gore Cove Reserve provide habitat for a diverse range of wildlife.

Milray Avenue Wollstonecraft New South Wales 2065

Smoothey Park & Gore Cove Reserve – Wollstonecraft

1-Park 11 Sportsground 4-Skate Park Picnic Area Playground Sports Area Toilets Views

Named after the Chatswood Estate of Richard Hayes Harnett (1819-1902). In 1898 Council acquired the land, which had been Chinese market gardens. More land was purchased in 1909, 1914 and 1932. The sports oval has been the home ground of the Gordon (formerly Willoughby) District Cricket Club since 1900 and the Gordon Highlanders (formerly Roseville) Rugby Club since 1936. Chatswood Skate Park was opened in the park 26 January 2001 and refurbished in June 2008.

Chatswood Park,35 Orchard Road, Chatswood

Chatswood Park – Chatswood

View Street Park can be accessed from View Street. A walkway also links the park to View Lane and Pacific Highway.

View Street Park,Chatswood

View Street Park – Chatswood

1-Park Park Bench Playground Toilets

Gorgeous manicured gardens with fenced playground and rotunda. A great venue for functions such as birthdays, weddings and family picnics. Wahroonga Park also plays host to the popular Twilight Concerts every year.

Coonanbarra Road Wahroonga Australia

Wahroonga Park – Wahroonga

Come visit & discover Smith Park Castlereagh NSW 2749. Play equipment, swings with mulch softfall.

Smith Park 161 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Smith Park – Castlereagh

1-Park Playground

Small local park

Bedford Avenue North Turramurra Australia

Delaneys Island – North Turramurra

11 Sportsground Car Parking Park Bench Parking Picnic Area Playground Sports Area Toilets

Pottery Green Oval is located between Little Street & Phoenix Street, Lane Cove.

Pottery Green Oval 1 Phoenix St, Lane Cove NSW 2066, Australia

Pottery Green Oval – Lane Cove

1-Park BBQ's Car Parking Picnic Area Playground Toilets

Named after Oswald Hector Reid (1899-1947), foundation member of the Willoughby/Ku-Ring-Gai Cricket Association, Willoughby resident and respected football player.

Reid Drive, Chatswood West

O H Reid Memorial Park – Chatswood West

Beautiful landscaped gardens with public toilets, seating and bubbler

Corner Mona Vale Road and Riddles Lane Pymble Australia

Pymble Soldiers Memorial Park – Pymble

1-Park Park Bench Picnic Area Views

Location: Cnr Woniora Rd and Neirbo Ave, Hurstville

Cnr Woniora Rd, Neirbo Ave, Hurstville

Arrowsmith Park – Hurstville

1-Park Car Parking Park Bench Parking Views

Come & discover Williams Park Bondi North NSW 2026. Lookout, Aboriginal Carvings are located behind the golf course on the rocks at Williams Park, North Bondi, looking over the ocean. These Aboriginal Rock Engravings features sharks, fish, men and women

Williams Park, 22-24 Military Rd, North Bondi NSW 2026

Williams Park – Bondi North

1-Park Park Bench Picnic Area

James Charles Morrell (1868-1943) ran the NSW branch of the Commonwealth War Service Homes Commission as Deputy Commissioner at the time of the development of the Hemsley Estate, and is likely to have been responsible for its design.

Barambah Rd Corner Ashley St, Roseville

Morrell Reserve – Roseville

1-Park Park Bench Playground Shelter

Fenced playground with seating

Eastgate Avenue, East Killara

Jane McGillivray Park – East Killara

1-Park Drinking Water Playground Sports Area

Baker Park is a triangular shaped grassed park located between Dudley, Carr and Byron Streets.

2R Carr Street, Coogee

Baker Park – Coogee

Fenced park with playground and seating

Melaleuca Drive St Ives Australia

Melaleuca Park – St Ives

Shady reserve with seating

Corner Yarrabung Road and College Crescent St Ives Australia

Bedes Forest – St Ives

1-Park BBQ's Car Parking Fenced Playground Park Bench Picnic Area Playground Shelter Toilets Walking Tracks

Castlecove was the name given by Walter Burley Griffin to the most northern of the three Middle Harbour peninsulas on which he purchased land in 1920.

Holly Street, Castle Cove

Castle Cove Park – Castle Cove

The Mosman Swim Centre is located in Vista Street, Mosman, on the ground floor of the prestigious ‘Nuova’ apartment building, and adjoins a street-front café.

90 Vista Street, Mosman NSW 2088 AUSTRALIA

Mosman Swim Centre – Mosman

3-Swimming Pool Toilets

1-Park Park Bench Walking Tracks

Trenerry Reserve is located high on the southern headland of Coogee Bay. Trenerry Reserve is a dedicated off-leash dog exercise area – and probably the most scenic dog park in all of Sydney!

1R Wolseley Road, Coogee

Trenerry Reserve – Coogee

1-Park Fenced Playground Park Bench Picnic Area Playground

Burnie Park is like a hidden oasis in Clovelly. Close to Clovelly Beach, the park includes a fun, interactive, children’s playground complete with large wooden jungle gym, see-saw, swings, a baby bucket swing, low height flying fox and a protective shade structure. There is something for all children of all ages to enjoy.

1R Burnie Street, Clovelly NSW 2031

Burnie Park – Clovelly

1-Park Car Parking Parking Views

Grassed area with dramatic views of the Ocean and Bondi Beach.

Ray O'Keefe Reserve

Ray O’Keefe Reserve – North Bondi

301 Cafe 7 Beach Swimming Views

A popular surf beach lined with towering Norfolk Pines, Avoca Beach has a relaxed atmosphere.

10 Vine Street, AVOCA BEACH NSW 2260

Avoca Beach – Avoca Beach

Fenced park with playground and seating

Corner Marian Street and Culworth Avenue Killara Australia

Selkirk Park – Killara

Small local park

Corner Merrivale Road and Florey Avenue, Pymble

Florey Avenue Reserve – Pymble

7 Beach Car Parking Parking Picnic Area Swimming

Toowoon Bay beach has been awarded Australia’s Cleanest Beach (2007) and the Friendliest Beach.

Swadling Reserve, TOOWOON BAY NSW 2261

Toowoon Bay – Toowoon Bay

Showcasing the talent of Council’s stonemasons, this groovy sandstone castle boasts a timber drawbridge, Juliette balcony with views to the resident ‘dragon’, and an internal staircase leading to the secret exit (a spiral slide). Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac this hidden gem is closely guarded by local princes and princesses.

Prior Avenue Cremorne New South Wales 2090

Prior Avenue Reserve Park – Cremorne

1-Park Picnic Area

2-Community Centre Car Parking Parking Toilets

Situated in the hub of St Ives, this large hall can accommodate up to 300 people and comes equipped with a stage, full kitchen and disabled access. Great for family functions such as birthdays and reunions, also indoor sports activities. Available to book every day, 7am – 1am.

Memorial Avenue St Ives Australia

St Ives Community Hall – St Ives

13 Bike Track BBQ's Bike Riding Cycling Shelter

Northbridge Bike Skill Track – Northbridge

The Northbridge Bike Skills track features a section of small jumps and a “pump track”.

Northbridge Bike Skill Track, Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge, NSW 2063

Northbridge Bike Skill Track – Northbridge

Little Sirius Cove, Mosman

Little Sirius Cove – Mosman

7 Beach

Local park with playground, seating and bubbler

Corner Stonecrop Road and Gwydir Avenue, Turramurra

Gwydir Trail – Turramurra

This small park offers views across to Double Bay with shade trees and seating. It is a good place to rest on your walk up the hill from Double Bay shops.

Foster Park, New South Head Road, Double Bay.

Foster Park – Double Bay

1-Park Playground

1-Park BBQ's Car Parking Park Bench Picnic Area Playground Shelter Sports Area Toilets

St Ives Showground is Ku-ring-gai’s largest sports and recreation venue with equestrian and dog training rings, soccer field, BMX riding facilities, BBQs and picnic tables.

450 Mona Vale Road, St Ives

St Ives Showground – St Ives

Reserve with dog off-leash park and playground at entrance on the edge of Warrawee bushland

Mitchell Crescent Warrawee Australia

Mitchell Crescent Reserve – Warrawee

11 Sportsground Sports Area Toilets

The park caters for rugby union in winter and softball in summer. Woollahra Oval is the home ground of the Eastern Suburbs District Rugby Union Football Club.

Woollahra Oval 1, O’Sullivan Road, Rose Bay.

Woollahra Oval 1 – Rose Bay

1-Park Fenced Playground Park Bench Picnic Area Sports Area Toilets

Dunningham Reserve is located on the northern headland of Coogee Beach. Spectacular ocean and coastline views make this reserve a popular location for photographers and filmmakers in addition to the large number of recreational users.

2R Baden Street, Coogee NSW 2034

Dunningham Reserve – Coogee

1-Park 11 Sportsground Playground Toilets

Come visit & discover Welby Heights Oval Welby NSW 2575. Facilities: Sports fields, synthetic hockey field, children’s play area and toilet facilities.

Welby Heights Oval, Joadja Street, Welby

Welby Heights Oval – Welby

1-Park 11 Sportsground BBQ's Park Bench Playground

Kissing Point Village Green – South Turramurra

Large park with dog off-leash area, fenced playground, BBQ and public toilets

Corner Vernon Street ,Kissing Point Road South Turramurra Australia

Kissing Point Village Green – South Turramurra

1-Park Fenced Playground Park Bench Playground

Located between Ascot Street and Goodwood Street in Kensington, Kokoda Park is named in honour of those heroic soldiers who served and lost their lives on the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea during World War II. The park has a large grassed area and features a memorial pathway leading to a monument. The path is a symbolic representation of the Kokoda Track. The park also includes a fenced junior playground. Grab a coffee from a café on nearby Anzac Parade and wind down in the tranquil environment.

2R Goodwood Street, Kensington NSW 2033

Kokoda Park – Kensington

7 Beach Picnic Area Showers Swimming Toilets Views

Narrabeen Park Parade Warriewood NSW 2102

Warriewood Beach – Warriewood

Local park

Illeroy Avenue, Killara

Kalang Reserve – Killara

1-Park Park Bench Picnic Area

A small fenced garden area with seating, shade trees and a pond.

Euroka Reserve, Jersey Road and Ocean Street, Woollahra.

Euroka Reserve – Woollahra