Sydney Park - Water Features and Playground

The site of the old brick works in St Peters in inner Sydney is the site for a beautiful recreational park adjacent to a large industrial precinct but which is a haven for local residents.  There are large areas of open space, bicycle and foot paths, wetlands, water features, sporting oval, off-leash areas for dogs, parking, toilets, a kiosk, etc. 

It is also one of the most popular locations for Parkrun each Saturday morning when typically more than 300 runners/joggers/walkers participate. 

Water features and adjacent facilities

Cascading waterfalls

Cascading waterfalls

Stepping stones across shallow stream

Stepping stones across shallow stream

Path to stepping stones

Path to stepping stones

Cascading water flows out of half-pipes over lake

Cascading water flows out of half-pipes over lake

Gabions holding back water with cascading flows providing soothing sounds.  Note the iconic brick kiln chimneys in the background

Gabions holding back water with cascading flows providing soothing sounds.  Note the iconic brick kiln chimneys in the background

Attractive seating near water features

Attractive seating near water features

Wide walkways with secure fencing near deep water features

Wide walkways with secure fencing near deep water features

Playground

Plaque commemorating opening of Sydney Park Playground (2008) by Mayor Clover Moore

Plaque commemorating opening of Sydney Park Playground (2008) by Mayor Clover Moore

Swings, shade and 4 slides

Swings, shade and 4 slides

The Big slide!

The Big slide!

Climbing frame with fine woodchip ground cover

Climbing frame with fine woodchip ground cover

Raised sand pits inside toddler-proof fence/hedge

Raised sand pits inside toddler-proof fence/hedge

Kiosk near playground

Kiosk near playground

Modern toilet facilities adjacent to playground

Modern toilet facilities adjacent to playground