Oatley Park
1 Dame Mary Gilmore Road, Oatley, New South Wales 2223
About the Business
Welcome to Oatley Park, a picturesque establishment located on Dame Mary Gilmore Road in Oatley, Australia. As a renowned park and point of interest, Oatley Park offers a delightful experience for visitors of all ages and abilities.
In September 2019, we proudly launched the Oatley Park adventure inclusive playground, which has become a beloved recreation asset for the community. This state-of-the-art playground is designed according to the NSW Government's 'Everyone Can Play' inclusive play space guidelines, ensuring that over 80% of the playground and its play elements are accessible for children of all abilities. Complete with new park furniture and recreation infrastructure, this playground is the perfect spot for families to enjoy quality time together.
Oatley Park holds significant historical value as a Heritage item of local significance, recognized by the Hurstville Environmental Plan 2012. Originally proclaimed by the State Government in May 1888 as Peakhurst Park, it was entrusted to Hurstville Council in 1908. This park stands out as one of the few substantial waterfront areas that remained publicly owned. Within its grounds, you will discover archaeological remnants of structures, the sandstone kiosk and lookout known as the 'Castle' (built during the Great Depression), and the iconic 'Lone Pine' tree near the entrance. Planted in 1920 by WWI veteran Owen John Davies, this tree grew from a seed collected from the original Lone Pine in Gallipoli.
Another notable feature of Oatley Park is the Oatley Baths, a unique suspended net enclosure constructed in 1909. This is one of the few baths/pools in the Sydney Region formed by enclosing a naturally occurring shoreline feature.
Nature enthusiasts will be captivated by the park's abundant flora and fauna. Oatley Park is home to various trees, shrubs, and native flowers, creating a vibrant and colorful atmosphere. Keep an eye out for the tall smooth-barked Apples (Angophoras Costata) with their striking grey to pink trunks, exuding a deep red gum known as 'kino.' The grassy picnic area boasts two types of Wattles - the Cootamundra Wattle and Queensland Silver Wattle - introduced from other parts of Australia. Additionally, the red flowering Coral Trees along the shoreline attract Wattlebirds and other nectar-loving birds, adding to the park's natural beauty.
Throughout the year, Oatley Park remains a popular destination for visitors seeking recreational and sporting activities. Whether you're looking to have a picnic, take a refreshing swim, go for a leisurely walk, or enjoy a bike ride, this park has something for everyone. The park gates open at approximately 6:30 am year-round, and the closing times vary depending on the season.
At Georges River Council, we strive to provide exceptional customer service. If you have any specific concerns or issues, we recommend raising a Customer Service Request. This ensures that your matter will be addressed by the appropriate teams, and you can easily track the progress of your request.
As we embrace the beauty of Oatley Park, we acknowledge and pay our respects to the Bidjigal people of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land, water, and sky in the Georges River area. We extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who live, work, and gather on these lands.
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1 Dame Mary Gilmore Road, Oatley, New South Wales 2223, Australia
Opening hours
Monday:
07:00 - 20:00
Tuesday:
07:00 - 20:00
Wednesday:
07:00 - 20:00
Thursday:
07:00 - 20:00
Friday:
07:00 - 20:00
Saturday:
07:00 - 20:00
Sunday:
07:00 - 20:00
Reviews
"Really amazing place to have some walks and relax, have several walking trails, have multiple car parks. Enjoy the natural with birds and trees."
"Awesome Park for children of all ages. Plenty of space and equipment so it never feels too crowded. Parking is plentiful as well! Overall, great vibe and definitely worth a visit!!"
"This was a great park to visit. The shared road in (cars, bikes, pedestrians) was a bit different. The kids playground itself was great with a range of activities for different ages. The main tower was a workout even as an adult with a spider web netting to climb and a difficult entry into two squares underneath the slide platform. But once you get in there it's a great view. The slide is quite fast and dark. You will get knocked about in it but it's fun. The flying fox is a mix of a chair with a strapped chair for the younger riders. All the kids brought the seats back which was very well mannered. The walking tracks around were a bit of a maze but good (take a picture of the map on your phone). One in particular had a QR code to explain things along the walk you would never know. The bath area was all netted and looked like a nice place to dip on a warmer day. I can understand why there was a swimming club built there back on the day."
"Nice little park with a variety of rides and walking trails. The walking trails Infront of the park leads to the waters but we could not follow reach it as we were going around in circles. Good place to host birthday partys and there were a couple while we visited the place."
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