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Top Parks in Sydney Olympic Park, Australia
Top Rated Parks in Sydney Olympic Park
Top Reviewed Parks in Sydney Olympic Park
Cathy Freeman Park
Badu Mangroves
Peace Monument
Newington Nature Reserve
Newington Nature Reserve
Blaxland Riverside Park
Blaxland Seat
Bicentennial Park
Newington Nature Reserve Forest
Linear Park
Lake Pavillion
Cathy Freeman Park
Reviews
That’s a great location for kids
Great little park outside the stadium to stretch your legs, run a ball, play with kids
Large open grassed area next to the Olympic stadium. Has a public toilet next to it but no other facilities or shelter. A short walk from Olympic Park station as well as food and drink stores nearby. Good spot to attend concerts / festivals as well.
Such a beautiful park. Our pet snowflake loves to be here. She can hope around freely.
Her Insta: snowflake.and.her.fluffle
Her Insta: snowflake.and.her.fluffle
Started out as a rainy day but we thought we'd see what the weather wanted to do... we're glad we did! Less people meant it was easier to get a covered area with a table for the lot of us, with lots of room for the kids to muck around and have fun. Turned out to be a great day, and what a spot for it!
Such a Beautiful park. Easy walking tracks which are wheelchair friendly. The lakes are really beautiful and the design of the park overall is wonderful. The lakes especially are stunning. The BBQ facilities with the chairs and tables are great with overhead covers to protect from the elements. There’s Waterview cafe for those that aren’t interested in bringing their own food. I didn’t eat there but it looked really nice. This park is definitely worth a visit. The only toilet facilities that I saw were at the cafe. There was a good little children’s playground area close to where we were sitting.
Well lit and had families gathering around enjoying the park.
Toilets are clean.
Water stations are clean.
No eshays!
Bring insect repellent!
Toilets are clean.
Water stations are clean.
No eshays!
Bring insect repellent!
This lake in in the Sydney Olympic Park is breathtaking! There's a beautiful lake with ducks and birds, which make it super peaceful. You can have a great picnic with electric BBQs, and there are fun playgrounds for kids. The wide walking areas are perfect for a relaxing stroll, and there's plenty of parking. Plus, they have a special lane for bikes. It's a fantastic place to take a breath and enjoy nature by your self or with your family 👍🏻.
This riverside Park located in a very convenience area, it will only take less than 15 minutes to travel here from most of the popular suburbs. The park itself has beautiful scenery, many neat and tidy picnic tables with shelter and clean BBQ hotplates. Toilet and hand washing facilities are good too.
Undoubtedly this is one of the best parks in Sydney region.It is big,it is not crowded,it has excellent land scaping, Lush green grass,cycling track,Riverside BBQ spots,Free Parking,excellent children playing areas with variety of swings,slides and climbing options.....
Just taking out one star due to Limited car parking.
This is a must visit Park believe me ! Recommended !
Just taking out one star due to Limited car parking.
This is a must visit Park believe me ! Recommended !
Huge park with many play equipment that is spread around the area. There are many shades but only few with tables. Bring your own mat for family outing which can be placed anywhere under the shades or on the open field.
Huge green space with lots of parking. Great place for jogging, hiking and running.
There’s a lovely cafe by the lake which has good toilets. Can have birthday parties and do barbeque. Play area is tiny not huge. Plenty of shady spots to unwind.
Keep in mind this park is huge maybe park closer to where you’re heading.
There’s a lovely cafe by the lake which has good toilets. Can have birthday parties and do barbeque. Play area is tiny not huge. Plenty of shady spots to unwind.
Keep in mind this park is huge maybe park closer to where you’re heading.
Love the place, has lots of bbq's and seating, clean and tidy. Go for my walk and jog most mornings
Love this park. Has great walkways. A convenient cafe situated on the hill near the lake in Bicentennial park. You can follow the paths through to wentworth point walk by the water, and right through olympic park then waterside again to The Armoury cafe. Probably a 3 to 4 hour walk mainly through parkland (except wentworth point where you follow the water until you cut through to parkland again).
There is a kids playground in an open park area that is near the cafe. Lots of trees providing shade. Best to bring a picnic blanket for seating under the trees.
The cafe has a bathroom.
The education centre also has a large and clean bathroom and a water fountain.
* there is an entry to the park from Concord West station (approx 3 min walk). And from Rhodes station you can walk in.
* from North Strathfield station you walk into the park via Masons waterway/ canal. If you follow the path you'll end up walking under Homebush Bay and into the park.
There is a kids playground in an open park area that is near the cafe. Lots of trees providing shade. Best to bring a picnic blanket for seating under the trees.
The cafe has a bathroom.
The education centre also has a large and clean bathroom and a water fountain.
* there is an entry to the park from Concord West station (approx 3 min walk). And from Rhodes station you can walk in.
* from North Strathfield station you walk into the park via Masons waterway/ canal. If you follow the path you'll end up walking under Homebush Bay and into the park.
One of those hidden history parts of Sydney.. this is where they hid all the bombs in ww2, but today you can still see the bunkers, take a ride on a Segway or play frisbee golf
Bicentennial Park has lots on offer for families to hang out, get together for have picnics, ride bikes, enjoy the wetlands.
The park also has extensive mangrove tree fields with board walks.
The park also plays home to some of Sydney's protected and endangered wildlife.
The park also has extensive mangrove tree fields with board walks.
The park also plays home to some of Sydney's protected and endangered wildlife.
This is still one of the best playgrounds in Sydney! Complete with water play area for kids, there is a flying fox, climbing wall up to the top of slides, big swings, tunnels and more. Grab a portable gas BBQ with you to make lunch of dinner while the kids play. You can happily be here for hours!
Parking is available in two areas. Down the bottom towards the water, and on top of the hill by the top of the park. Parking can be tricky as this park is super popular.
Silverwater Jail is next door but don't fear, the residents are well and truly contained.
If you want less crowds, best time to visit is early in the morning during weekends, or during the week.
Parking is available in two areas. Down the bottom towards the water, and on top of the hill by the top of the park. Parking can be tricky as this park is super popular.
Silverwater Jail is next door but don't fear, the residents are well and truly contained.
If you want less crowds, best time to visit is early in the morning during weekends, or during the week.
It's a beautiful park. Our go-to place for a midday or evening stroll. Great place for kids!
Clean ground. Good place to do your picnics and just chill out on the ground with family and friends.
Excellent use of public land after the Olympics. Really visionary planning, which is directly opposite to what is happening in Brisbane, where there is proposed removal of parks for games venues.
This is a Super Park for the family. Massive areas for yout picnic, bike riding, kicking the soccer ball etc. The play equipment is epic and kids absolutely love this super park. Car parking is difficult as it's very popular so arrive early. This is a 10 out 10 park.
Very quiet, good for family time.enjoyed it
This was a great space for the event I attended. it was easy to get to by public transport, it has playgrounds for kids, lots of shade from the sun, lovely grass areas to put a picnic blanket down or picnic tables and chairs for use, plenty of restrooms too. the water feature was a nice touch. This is a lovely park to visit.
Wonderful mangrove Forest. The closest yiu can get to mangroves by walking on the wooden platforms. Lots of information about the mangroves so a lot of learning about these amazing plants. Saw many fish in the water and many birds and wildlife. Some huge spiders and spider webs along the path all part of the experience! The surrounding area is nice and green and the place is easy to get to from Sydney but feels so natural and rural.
Amazing vast park with amazing play equipment. Great for adults and kids alike. Really enjoyed the tree house climb!
Turn in from the gaol next door. For some reason I always miss the turn as you would not expect it to be so close but everything is very safe!
Turn in from the gaol next door. For some reason I always miss the turn as you would not expect it to be so close but everything is very safe!
A lot of room seat lovers
As a park it has walking tracks a few BBQ a playground area and grass with a nice pond / lake but each section is small but for the area it is very nice and is right for the area
One of the best parks in Sydney. Even though it is but crowded it is still fine. There are plenty of play areas for kids to spend entire day. This park is unique in its own way. Adventurous nest, rope way, water park, playground etc.
Very nice park with lots to do like walking. Enjoy the nice view of the bridge it was windy first, then sunny day in the afternoon. Loads of parking spaces are available. I should definitely recommend this adventurous place for family to enjoy the moment.
Lovely walk ways and great accessibility all around.
This nature reserve is not accessible to the public to protect its wildlife and fragile ecosystem. What I do enjoy is the pathways around this reserve, especially the Louise Savage Pathway and River Walk Promenade, as I can appreciate the birds and wildlife that use the reserve as a sanctuary. The nature reserve is also part of the Newington Armament Depot and Nature Reserve heritage-listed site.
The Badu Mangroves area is an experience to enjoy. I love walking through here, especially in hot weather, because it's cool from the breeze flowing through the mangroves. I especially like walking through here because of the Muru Nanga Mai Dreaming Track that is meandering through the mangroves. It can have a rather unpleasant smell, but it's not overpowering. Watch out for cyclists and dogs aren't allowed in this area due to the number of birds and wildlife. There's a public lavatory at the Studies Tower of the Education centre. And parking is at Badu Mangroves car park nearby.
It's a beautiful sculpture made of three elements on metal legs. It's to the north side of the Bicentennial Water Feature. It was commissioned to celebrate World Peace Day. Information about this monument suggests earth's axis and planets alignments. Fascinating sculptures surrounded by stunning parkland of the Bicentennial Park.
What a fantastic park! During the day the water play area is on. The slides, swings, tunnels eating areas are set out really well. There is plenty of space to accommodate large groups.
Public toilets are located pretty far from the playground though.
If you plan to visit the park during the weekend or school holidays, you will need to get there early to get a parking spot as there is very limited spaces. Once the car park is full, you will need to park the car pretty far away and walk to the playground.
Public toilets are located pretty far from the playground though.
If you plan to visit the park during the weekend or school holidays, you will need to get there early to get a parking spot as there is very limited spaces. Once the car park is full, you will need to park the car pretty far away and walk to the playground.
Even in the pouring rain this was a nice little walk through the mangroves.
Couldn't even remember you were in one of the big cities of the world for a little while.
Couldn't even remember you were in one of the big cities of the world for a little while.
Cathy Freeman Park is superbly nested at the Olympics Park. Plenty of parking spaces and perfect setting for the recent Spring Cycle 2022 event
Great reserve, next to water, offers stunning views, nice river side walk
Serenity that pairs with wilderness! Nice experience to walk through the mangroves & enjoy the surrounding beauty on a sunny day... Was not busy that made the approx 1km boardwalk experience more peaceful!
good for birthday parties or small events for around 20peole, can be booked in advance on Bicentennial park site. Good photos backdrops.
A nice walking track from Rhodes to Wentworth Point. Tried to spot some wildlife and saw some birds, blue tongue lizards.
Beautiful place to stroll and take in nature.
Big open space, well lit at night! Perfect for kids to play, picnic. There is plenty of space for practicing ball. I take my dog here on the weekends and nights.
Lovely park, smack bang in the middle of Olympic precinct.
Unfortunately, lack of trees and shades (aside from the sides) makes it extremely hot in summer.
Good for walks and parks has amenities. Perfect for families on a day out with a picnic.
Also, the site holds several events throughout the year, ie. Royal Easter Show, Sydney Vegan Market.
Unfortunately, lack of trees and shades (aside from the sides) makes it extremely hot in summer.
Good for walks and parks has amenities. Perfect for families on a day out with a picnic.
Also, the site holds several events throughout the year, ie. Royal Easter Show, Sydney Vegan Market.
There is a children's park, picnic area and of course a big shower area or what ever you say that. Water keeps pouring every 15 mins. A great place for picnic with family and friends.
Very nice and clean.
There is children under 7 good play ground cover by soft Flore and to many trees .
Really good if your kids falling off you no need to worry ,because complete safety .
Nearest toilet and drink water.and also lot off attractive place and train station just 200 MTR.
There is children under 7 good play ground cover by soft Flore and to many trees .
Really good if your kids falling off you no need to worry ,because complete safety .
Nearest toilet and drink water.and also lot off attractive place and train station just 200 MTR.
Wonderful spot to take a break in your walk in bicentennial part and watch Balck swans, Swamp hens, Eel fishes and colony of bin chickens in centre of lake.
This is a very nice place to go and enjoy the mangrove shrubs and trees. It was very quiet when I went. There are a lot of boardwalks along the path with some areas to sit and relax to enjoy the mangroves or take a rest. Very easy walk and there are some ponds located at the other side of the mangroves. Be careful if you don’t like spiders as they have webs throughout the walk and it is easy to walk into them.
Still a great spot to spend some time.
Still a great spot to spend some time.
Great little Pavillion with BBQ/Seating right in front of the Lake, just near where people are free to sit by the water.
Hidden gem of a raised walkway over the Badu Mangroves which is accessible via the walking paths off Parklands Circuit but this is not very well sign posted so Google Maps is the best guide to get there. The old wooden planks have all been removed and upgraded with a new weather resistant walkway but this is still subject to flooding after heavy rain. The entire boardwalk is flat with no steps on the main path so is suitable for prams and wheelchairs. Best to take your time slowly moving along the boardwalk or you may easily miss out on seeing the wild life well hidden amongst the heavy tree cover.
Nice place to escape from the busy surroundings and have a BBQ and spend time with family or friends. Parking on weekends is relatively easy if you go in the morning.
Beautiful park! Lots of space and shade