20 parks listed

Best Walking Trails in Hornsby Shire

Hornsby Shire has parks with walking tracks ranging from easy paved paths to bush trails. All parks listed below have confirmed walking path facilities.

What to look for

The best walking parks have well-maintained paths, clear trail markers, and facilities like toilets and parking at the trailhead.

Comparison table — Best Walking Trails in Hornsby Shire

Park	Suburb	Walking paths	Parking	Toilets	Water	BBQ	Details
Fagan Park	Galston	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Galston Recreation Reserve	Galston	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Hornsby Park	Hornsby	✓	✓	✓	?	✓	View →
James Park	Hornsby	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Old Mans Valley Park (proposed)	Hornsby	✓	✓	✓	?	✓	View →
Waitara Marine Park	Waitara	✓	✓	✓	?	✓	View →
Mills Park	Asquith	✓	✓	?	✓	✓	View →
Windeyer Scout Camp	Galston	✓	?	✓	✓	?	View →
Ginger Meggs Park	Hornsby	✓	✓	✗	✓	✗	View →
Holman Park	Hornsby	✓	✓	✗	?	✓	View →
Neal Park Bush Regeneration Area	Hornsby	✓	✓	?	?	✗	View →
Manukorihi Park	Waitara	✓	?	✓	?	✓	View →
Pukekohe Domain	Waitara	✓	✓	?	?	?	View →
Waitara West Quay	Waitara	✓	✓	?	?	?	View →
Asquith Park	Asquith	✓	✓	✓	✓	?	View →
Lessing Park	Asquith	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Storey Park	Hornsby	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Clifton Park	Waitara	✓	✓	✓	?	✓	View →
Waitara Park	Waitara	✓	✓	✓	?	✓	View →
Reddy Park	Hornsby	✓	?	✗	?	✓	View →

Park profiles — Best Walking Trails in Hornsby Shire

Fagan Park

📍 Galston, NSW 2159

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Fagan Park is a 28-hectare heritage and recreational destination in Galston featuring themed gardens, walking trails, playgrounds, and a newly opened fenced off-leash dog area. The park's standout feature is its dedicated off-leash dog park, which opened in January 2025 with double-gated entries and amenities for canine visitors.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Fagan Park

Fagan Park has a fully fenced off-leash dog area that opened in January 2025. The off-leash area features a rural heritage-style fence with two entrance points and double-gated entries for safety. Fagan Park's dog facility includes four seating areas, a drinking fountain with a dog bowl, concrete pathways, and shade tree plantings. The off-leash dog area operates daily from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM (extending to 6:30 PM during daylight saving time). Dogs must remain under voice control at all times, and owners must keep dogs in sight, pick up waste, and prevent dogs from rushing at or harassing other dogs and people. Dogs must be leashed until entering the fenced area and reattached to leads before exiting.

Playgrounds and Family Facilities at Fagan Park

Fagan Park has multiple playgrounds equipped with swings, slides, and climbing structures suitable for children of different age groups. The playgrounds at Fagan Park provide safe and fun environments for young visitors. Fagan Park features numerous picnic tables and shelters throughout the park, making it ideal for family gatherings. Fagan Park has electric BBQ facilities available for visitors to cook meals outdoors. The park includes accessible playgrounds designed for children with mobility challenges. Fagan Park's duck pond provides additional nature engagement opportunities for families. Walking and cycling trails at Fagan Park connect recreational areas, allowing families to explore the park's natural beauty while enjoying outdoor activities.

Off-leash dog exerciseFamily days outChildren's playgroundsPicnics and BBQsGarden walksHeritage explorationAccessible recreationCycling and hiking

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Galston Recreation Reserve

📍 Galston, NSW 2159

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Galston Recreation Reserve is a multi-purpose community reserve in Galston with a large sports oval, netball courts, a skate park and a wheelchair-accessible playground. It also has four free electric BBQs, a shelter for about 100 people that can be hired, and paved circuit paths for walking and cycling.

Sports Oval and Courts at Galston Recreation Reserve

Galston Recreation Reserve has a large sports oval used for organised sport and casual games, along with multiple netball courts. The reserve includes a dedicated skate park for skateboarding, located next to the playground. Outdoor fitness equipment stations are positioned along the walking paths, so visitors can build exercise into a walk. Galston Recreation Reserve suits both casual sport and competitive events.

Picnics and BBQs at Galston Recreation Reserve

Galston Recreation Reserve has four free electric BBQs near the shelters. Picnic tables and shaded picnic areas are spread across the grounds. A large shelter seating about 100 people can be hired for birthday parties, community events and group gatherings, and public toilets and drinking water are on site, making Galston Recreation Reserve a practical venue for family gatherings and casual outdoor meals.

Family picnicsKids playgroundWeekend BBQSports trainingWalking and joggingCommunity eventsSkateboardingAccessible recreation

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Hornsby Park

📍 Hornsby, NSW 2077

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Hornsby Park in Hornsby NSW 2077 is a family-friendly recreation area featuring a recently upgraded children's playground, picnic facilities with free electric BBQs, and access to scenic walking trails including the Blue Gum Walk. The park also connects to the Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

Playground and Family Facilities at Hornsby Park

Hornsby Park has a recently upgraded children's playground equipped with new soft fall surfaces including rubber surfacing and mulch. The playground includes fenced play structures designed specifically for young children, providing a safe play environment. Hornsby Park offers large shaded areas with ample trees, making the playground comfortable during sunny days. The park has public restrooms accessible to visitors. Hornsby Park is suitable for families with young children seeking a secure, well-maintained play space with nearby amenities and shade.

BBQ and Picnic Facilities at Hornsby Park

Hornsby Park has free electric barbecues available for public use. Hornsby Park provides sheltered picnic tables throughout the grounds. Hornsby Park features grassy spaces ideal for family gatherings and outdoor meals. The recently opened Crusher Plant Precinct within Hornsby Park includes additional picnic shelters and BBQ facilities with expansive views of the former quarry and surrounding bushland. Hornsby Park is well-suited for group picnics, family celebrations, and casual outdoor dining without additional costs.

Family picnicsYoung childrenWalking trailsBushwalkingBBQ gatheringsPublic transport accessScenic nature walksWeekend outings

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James Park

📍 Hornsby, NSW 2077

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James Park is a multi-purpose community park on the corner of Palmerston and Lowe Roads in Hornsby, best known for its science-themed playground with interactive equipment. It also has a soccer field, cricket nets, a basketball half-court, outdoor fitness equipment and a 411-metre exercise circuit for walking and jogging.

Science-Themed Playground at James Park

James Park has a science-themed play area designed to engage children through interactive equipment. The playground caters for a range of age groups, and fenced areas help keep younger children safe while they play. Shaded areas and seating are spread through the grounds, so carers can rest out of the sun, and drinking water stations keep kids hydrated. James Park also has a ping pong table for public use.

Sports and Fitness at James Park

James Park has a soccer field for team sport and a cricket pitch with nets, used for both practice and matches. The basketball half-court suits casual shooting, and a single netball hoop serves netball players. For fitness, James Park has outdoor equipment for structured workout routines in the open air, plus a 411-metre circuit suited to laps on foot, whether walking or jogging.

Family playgroundsTeam sportsCasual recreationWeekend BBQWalking and joggingOutdoor fitnessKids' partiesPicnicking

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Old Mans Valley Park (proposed)

📍 Hornsby, NSW 2077

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Old Mans Valley Park (proposed) in Hornsby is a major recreational redevelopment transforming a former quarry site into a community hub. Its standout feature is the Field of Play—a 7,000+ square meter multipurpose green space with a bike pump track for mountain bikes, BMX, skateboards, and wheelchairs, plus a dedicated dog exercise area.

Field of Play and Multipurpose Recreation at Old Mans Valley Park (proposed)

Old Mans Valley Park (proposed) has a Field of Play spanning over 7,000 square meters of multipurpose recreational green space. The Field of Play features a versatile playing field suitable for various recreational activities. Old Mans Valley Park (proposed) includes a bike pump track designed for mountain bikes, BMX, skateboards, and wheelchairs, making it accessible to diverse users. The park also has event spaces designated for cultural events and community activations. Old Mans Valley Park (proposed) features accessible amenities including parking, restrooms, changing rooms, and picnic hubs throughout the development.

Mountain Biking and Bushwalking Trails at Old Mans Valley Park (proposed)

Old Mans Valley Park (proposed) offers approximately six kilometers of off-road mountain bike trails through scenic bushland. Old Mans Valley Park (proposed) features Heritage Steps—recently upgraded steep bushwalking paths that descend from near Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre into the Crusher Plant Precinct. The Heritage Steps connect to the Blue Gum Walk and the Great North Walk, extending outdoor recreation opportunities. Old Mans Valley Park (proposed) has a Quarry Loop walking and cycling track planned for future development. These trails preserve the area's natural heritage while providing diverse outdoor recreation options for visitors of all abilities.

Mountain biking enthusiastsDog owners and pet exerciseFamily picnicsBMX and skateboard ridersBushwalkingCommunity eventsWheelchair usersHeritage site visitors

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Waitara Marine Park

📍 Waitara, NSW 2077

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Waitara Marine Park in Waitara, NSW is a comprehensive recreational hub featuring an inclusive playground, coastal walking paths, sports facilities, and BBQ areas. The park's standout feature is its accessible coastal walkway and heritage trail system designed for visitors of all abilities.

Inclusive Playground and Children's Facilities

Waitara Marine Park has a modern, fenced inclusive playground designed for children of all ages and abilities. The playground features a three-level climbing tower with enclosed slide, trampolines, swings, and roundabouts. Waitara Marine Park includes shaded areas with sails providing sun protection. The playground area has seating, picnic shelters, and BBQ facilities adjacent to the play space. Waitara Marine Park's inclusive design ensures all children, regardless of mobility or ability, can enjoy recreational activities together with their families in a safe, accessible environment.

Walking Paths and Heritage Trail

Waitara Marine Park features a well-planned circulation system of accessible walking paths for visitors of all abilities. The park has a 2.4-meter-wide coastal walkway and pedestrian paths ranging from 1.3 to 1.8 meters in width. Waitara Marine Park serves as the starting point for the Waitara Heritage Trail, a 1.7-kilometer easy-grade walk following the Waitara River to the town's central business district. The heritage trail includes 13 information boards detailing the area's rich history. Waitara Marine Park's pathway design directs main traffic flow away from tranquil riverside areas, preserving peaceful spaces for relaxation and fishing.

Family visits with young childrenAccessible recreation for all abilitiesHeritage walks and local historyPicnics and BBQ gatheringsYouth sports and skateboardingFitness and outdoor exerciseRiverside relaxation and fishing

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Mills Park

📍 Asquith, NSW 2077

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Mills Park in Asquith is a recreation park best known for its enclosed off-leash dog area, where dogs can run freely in a secure space. It also has a playground upgraded in November 2025, the Mills Park Tennis Centre, football fields, an outdoor fitness station and free BBQs.

Playground at Mills Park

Mills Park has a playground upgraded in November 2025 that caters to both younger and older children. Its multiplay unit has a climbing structure, tunnel slide and rock climbing wall. The swings include regular swings, a large round net swing and a baby swing, and a mini trampoline is built into the ground. Nature play elements such as stepping stones, balancing beams and wooden steps build confidence and coordination. A paved scooter path loops around the play area for scooter riders and cyclists.

Tennis and Sports at Mills Park

Mills Park is home to the Mills Park Tennis Centre, which has eight synthetic grass courts and two Laykold hard courts with lighting, plus a pro shop and clubhouse. The park also has football fields, a half basketball court and an outdoor fitness station with equipment for public use. Asquith Oval, next to Mills Park, hosts soccer, cricket and athletics, making the area a sports hub for Asquith.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundTennis playersFamily picnicsFitness enthusiastsWeekend sportsNature walksCommunity gatherings

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Windeyer Scout Camp

📍 Galston, NSW 2159

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Windeyer Scout Camp is a Scout and Guide facility in Galston, NSW, accessible exclusively by boat across Still Creek. The camp's most notable feature is its unique water-based access and comprehensive outdoor activity programme, including challenge courses, water activities, and hiking on part of the Great North Walk.

Access and Getting to Windeyer Scout Camp

Windeyer Scout Camp has a unique access arrangement via boat across Still Creek. Windeyer Scout Camp requires prior booking to obtain the boom-gate code for entry through Crosslands Youth and Convention Centre, located approximately 8 km east of Galston shops. Windeyer Scout Camp has no direct road access to the campground itself, so visitors must be prepared for water-based access. Windeyer Scout Camp's location at 100 Crosslands Road, Galston NSW 2159 serves as the entry point to the Crosslands Youth and Convention Centre, where boat access to the camp commences.

Camping and Accommodation at Windeyer Scout Camp

Windeyer Scout Camp provides well-grassed camping areas with dining tables and benches throughout the site. Windeyer Scout Camp includes a dedicated hut accommodating 24 Cubs with mattresses, plus separate bunk beds for up to 16 leaders and helpers. Windeyer Scout Camp offers solar-powered lighting, dining areas, and a kitchen equipped with two solar-powered refrigerator-freezers and a commercial-style gas stove. Windeyer Scout Camp supplies flush toilets, bush showers, and town water distributed at three points across the facility.

Scout and Guide groupsOutdoor camping experiencesWater-based activitiesChallenge courses and fitness trainingGroup hiking adventuresNon-profit organisation events

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Ginger Meggs Park

📍 Hornsby, NSW 2077

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Ginger Meggs Park is a family-friendly destination in Hornsby featuring a large, fully fenced playground with slides, swings, climbing structures, and a children's bike track. The park provides access to the Blue Gum Bushwalk, a scenic 4 km circuit walk through native bushland.

Playground and Bike Track at Ginger Meggs Park

Ginger Meggs Park has a large, fully fenced grassy playground designed for young children. The playground features slides, swings, climbing structures, and a small children's bike track suitable for learning riders. Ginger Meggs Park underwent renewal works completed in November 2021, which installed new modern equipment including a play unit and climbing features. The fenced design ensures safety for children during play. Ginger Meggs Park provides a secure environment where families can supervise children without concern for access to nearby roads.

Picnic Facilities and Amenities at Ginger Meggs Park

Ginger Meggs Park has sheltered picnic tables providing shaded spots for outdoor meals and family gatherings. Ginger Meggs Park features seating areas and a drinking water bubbler throughout the grounds. The park includes modern furniture installed during 2021 renewal works. However, Ginger Meggs Park does not have public toilet facilities on-site, so visitors should plan accordingly. Ginger Meggs Park offers comfortable picnic areas but lacks BBQ facilities based on confirmed information from council sources.

Young childrenFamily picnicsLearn-to-ride cyclingNature walksBushwalkingCasual day visitsAccessible playgroundsWeekend outings

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Holman Park

📍 Hornsby, NSW 2077

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Holman Park is a family park in Hornsby with a fully fenced playground. Its standout feature is a flat concrete bike path that circles the playground, giving children who are learning to ride a safe loop. The park also has BBQ facilities, picnic tables and shaded areas.

Playground and Bike Path at Holman Park

Holman Park has a fully fenced playground with a double slide, swings with a baby seat option, a climbing wall, a flexible bridge and spinning sticks. The fence keeps children contained within the play area. A flat concrete path for bikes and scooters runs right around the playground, so young riders can practise on level ground. Shade over the playground equipment is limited in summer.

Picnic and BBQ Facilities at Holman Park

Holman Park has picnic tables and seating areas, including a sheltered picnic table that gives protection from the weather. BBQ facilities make the park suitable for family meals outdoors, and the combination of tables, shelter and barbecues supports both casual picnics and larger group gatherings. Groups planning to use the BBQ facilities should check with Hornsby Shire Council whether a booking is required.

Young children and toddlersLearning to ride bikesFamily picnicsGroup gatheringsLeashed dogsCasual walkingPlay equipment explorationShaded outdoor spaces

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Neal Park Bush Regeneration Area

📍 Hornsby, NSW 2077

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Neal Park Bush Regeneration Area is a bushland reserve in Hornsby Heights where volunteers are turning degraded bush back into a healthy native ecosystem. Walking trails lead through the regenerating bush to a small creek reserve, with communal seating under the trees, and leashed dogs are welcome.

Bushcare Restoration at Neal Park Bush Regeneration Area

Neal Park Bush Regeneration Area is part of Hornsby Shire Council's Bushcare program, which restores degraded bushland into healthy natural ecosystems. Bushcare volunteers at the reserve control weeds, plant native species and improve habitat for native animals. Visitors can see the results of this work as local native species return to the landscape. The reserve shows community-led environmental stewardship in action and offers a practical lesson in how bushland restoration works.

Walking Trails and Creek at Neal Park Bush Regeneration Area

Neal Park Bush Regeneration Area has walking trails that wind through the regenerating bushland. The reserve contains a small creek reserve that adds to its natural character. Communal seating areas sit under the trees, giving walkers a quiet place to stop and rest. The setting is serene and tranquil, which suits leisurely walks, quiet nature appreciation and peaceful outdoor visits.

Peaceful nature walksBushland restoration educationQuiet family outingsLeashed dog walksNative plant observationCommunity garden visitsCreek exploration

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Manukorihi Park

📍 Waitara, NSW 2077

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Manukorihi Park is a 14.17-hectare sports park in Waitara, New Zealand, primarily serving as a soccer and cricket facility with open spaces for recreational walking and community activities.

Sports Facilities at Manukorihi Park

Manukorihi Park has soccer fields and cricket facilities as its primary features. Manukorihi Park serves the local community as a dedicated sports facility. The park contains clubrooms and changing facilities to support sporting activities. Manukorihi Park's sports infrastructure makes it a regional hub for organized sports. Visitors using Manukorihi Park for sports should contact the New Plymouth District Council for booking information and facility-specific details.

Playgrounds and Picnic Areas at Manukorihi Park

Manukorihi Park has playgrounds for children to use. Manukorihi Park contains picnic areas where visitors can enjoy outdoor meals. Manukorihi Park has BBQ facilities available for public use. These amenities make Manukorihi Park suitable for family outings and community gatherings. Manukorihi Park provides shaded spaces and seating for picnickers and park users.

Sports enthusiastsSoccer playersCricket teamsFamily picnicsCasual walkersCommunity eventsWeekend recreation

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Pukekohe Domain

📍 Waitara, NSW 2077

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Pukekohe Domain is a 16-acre recreational park located in Waitara, New Zealand, offering tennis courts, bowls pitches, and walking trails. Note: There appears to be geographic confusion—no verified park by this name exists in Waitara, NSW 2077, Australia.

Sports Facilities at Pukekohe Domain

Pukekohe Domain offers dedicated sports facilities including tennis courts and bowls pitches. These amenities make Pukekohe Domain a popular destination for organised sports and casual recreation. Pukekohe Domain supports tennis players and lawn bowls competitors throughout the year. The sports facilities at Pukekohe Domain accommodate both competitive matches and casual play. Pukekohe Domain's courts are well-maintained and accessible to community members. The park's sports infrastructure positions Pukekohe Domain as a key recreational venue for the Waitara region.

Walking Trails and Accessibility at Pukekohe Domain

Pukekohe Domain features well-maintained walking paths suitable for different fitness levels, traversing native bush and open spaces. The trails at Pukekohe Domain include paved surfaces and gentle gradients, making Pukekohe Domain accessible for individuals with mobility challenges. Some paths at Pukekohe Domain may include steps or uneven terrain, so visitors should check trail specifics before arrival. Pukekohe Domain provides accessible parking spaces near main entrances. Walking at Pukekohe Domain offers pleasant outdoor exercise in a natural setting.

Tennis playersLawn bowls enthusiastsWalking and joggingCommunity sportsAccessible recreationFamily outings

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Waitara West Quay

📍 Waitara, NSW 2077

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Waitara West Quay is a waterfront park in Waitara, NSW featuring scenic walking and running trails through lush greenery with harbour views. The park offers a serene, family-friendly environment ideal for outdoor recreation, fitness activities, and relaxation in a well-maintained natural setting.

Walking and Running Trails at Waitara West Quay

Waitara West Quay features well-maintained walking and running trails that meander through lush greenery. The trails offer stunning views of the harbour and natural landscape. Visitors can use Waitara West Quay for various outdoor activities including walking, running, yoga, and tai chi. The park caters to both fitness enthusiasts seeking exercise and those looking for peaceful relaxation. The serene environment and scenic beauty make Waitara West Quay an ideal destination for outdoor recreation throughout the year.

Family-Friendly Amenities at Waitara West Quay

Waitara West Quay provides parking facilities that visitors have praised for accessibility and ease. Waitara West Quay offers a laid-back, family-oriented atmosphere suitable for visitors of all ages. The park features open spaces where families can enjoy time together in a relaxed setting. Reviewers have noted the park's tranquil environment and convenient parking make it an excellent choice for family outings. Waitara West Quay creates an inviting destination for those seeking outdoor enjoyment and natural beauty in a well-maintained public space.

Off-leash dog ownersRunners and walkersFamily outingsYoga and fitnessScenic relaxationNature loversOutdoor activities

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Asquith Park

📍 Asquith, NSW 2077

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Asquith Park is a multi-purpose community park on Mills Avenue in Asquith, NSW. Its standout feature is a fully fenced off-leash dog area with agility equipment. The park also has a nature-based children's playground, a kids' bike track, Asquith Oval for soccer and cricket, and outdoor fitness equipment.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Asquith Park

Asquith Park has a fully fenced off-leash dog area with a double-gated entry, built for safe dog socialisation and exercise. The dog area has water stations for dogs, waste poo bags and agility equipment, plus seating and shaded spots for owners. Dogs in the off-leash area must stay within sight of their owners and respond to voice commands, and owners must clean up after them.

Nature Playground and Bike Track at Asquith Park

Asquith Park has a playground that combines natural log play equipment with traditional structures, encouraging children to engage with nature. Children can use climbing logs, balancing stilts and self-build cubby frames. A kids' bike track gives young riders a place to learn to ride. Shaded seating lets adults supervise, and the playground is designed to appeal to various age groups.

Off-leash dogsDog owners and small dogsFamily picnicsChildren's playSports spectatingCommunity sportsOutdoor fitnessAccessible visits

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Lessing Park

📍 Asquith, NSW 2077

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Lessing Park is a family park in Asquith whose standout feature is a fully fenced playground with swings, slides and a climbing wall. The park also has sheltered picnic tables, a barbecue area, public toilets and a designated off-leash area for dogs.

Fenced Playground at Lessing Park

Lessing Park has a variety of play structures for children of different ages, including swings, slides and a climbing wall. The entire play area is fully fenced, giving children a secure space to play. The play equipment uses durable natural wooden designs, and upgrades completed in 2018 added new equipment and improved facilities. Open grassy areas in the park suit scooter riding and casual recreation.

Picnic and Barbecue Area at Lessing Park

Lessing Park has sheltered picnic tables and a barbecue area for family gatherings, and the picnic facilities include shaded areas that give welcome relief on sunny days. The barbecue area suits family events, celebrations and casual outdoor dining. Public toilets and drinking water facilities are located throughout the grounds. Walking and running paths give families a place to stroll after a barbecue.

Off-leash dogsFamily picnicsYoung childrenWeekend BBQsDog socialisationPlay equipmentShaded gatheringsTrain commuters

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Storey Park

📍 Hornsby, NSW 2077

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Storey Park in Hornsby NSW is a modern community destination featuring a fully fenced, inclusive playground with adventure areas for all ages, complemented by a community centre, BBQ facilities, and over 100 newly planted trees across landscaped grounds.

Playground and Bike Track

Storey Park features a fully fenced, inclusive playground environment designed for all age groups and abilities. The playground at Storey Park includes shaded play equipment suitable for younger children and adventure areas for older kids. Storey Park has a children's bike and scooter path integrated within the facility. The play environment at Storey Park was designed to be accessible and welcoming, with multiple seating areas for supervising adults. Storey Park's playground received positive visitor feedback, with a 4.4-star rating based on 285 reviews as of April 2023, with visitors particularly praising the modern equipment and safe design.

Picnic and BBQ Facilities

Storey Park provides dedicated barbecue and picnic areas ideal for family gatherings and community events. The park at Storey Park includes a large lawn area suitable for picnicking and outdoor dining. Storey Park has BBQ facilities available for public use during park hours. Storey Park offers shaded seating areas throughout the grounds, providing comfortable spots for meals and relaxation. The picnic facilities at Storey Park make it an excellent choice for weekend family outings or casual gatherings with friends.

Family picnicsYoung children's playBike and scooter practiceBBQ gatheringsCommunity eventsShaded outdoor relaxationAll-abilities playgroundWeekend family visits

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Clifton Park

📍 Waitara, NSW 2077

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Clifton Park is a 16.1-acre recreational park in Waitara with tennis courts, netball courts and bowls pitches as its main sports facilities. The park also has walking and running paths, open green space, picnic areas and BBQ facilities, and it sits beside the Waitara Park Precinct with its inclusive playground.

Sports Facilities at Clifton Park

Clifton Park has tennis courts, netball courts and bowls pitches for recreational play and community sport. An amenities building at Clifton Park provides club space and public toilets. The adjacent Waitara Park Precinct adds six new tennis courts that also serve as a flood detention basin, an indoor cricket centre with four indoor wicket lanes, and a PCYC facility with netball and basketball courts. Between them, Clifton Park and the precinct cater for tennis, netball, lawn bowls, cricket and basketball.

Walking Paths and Open Space at Clifton Park

Clifton Park has well-maintained walking and running paths that suit visitors of all fitness levels, from leisurely walkers to runners. Clifton Park also has expansive green areas. These open spaces give room for picnics, family gatherings and casual outdoor recreation. Clifton Park suits leashed dog walking along its paths, and the open space makes it a calm setting for outdoor exercise.

Family days outSports activitiesWalking and runningPicnics and BBQsKids' playgroundCommunity gatheringsOutdoor exerciseLeashed dog walking

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Waitara Park

📍 Waitara, NSW 2077

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Waitara Park is a community park beside Waitara train station whose most notable feature is a fully fenced inclusive playground with an Amazon-themed tower, in-ground trampolines and accessible carousels. The park also has tennis courts, a cricket oval, free electric barbecues, picnic shelters and accessible walking paths for visitors of all abilities.

Inclusive Playground at Waitara Park

Waitara Park has a modern inclusive playground, fully fenced and designed with accessibility at its core so that children of every ability can join in. A large Amazon-themed tower is the main structure, and the play space also has in-ground trampolines, accessible carousels, swings, slides and climbing structures for different ages. Shade sails cover the playground for sun protection, which makes it comfortable for young children on bright days.

Picnic Shelters and Barbecues at Waitara Park

Waitara Park has free electric barbecues for public use, and multiple picnic shelters with tables and benches give groups a place to eat. Some of the shelters and seating sit right beside the play equipment, so parents can share a meal while keeping watch over children on the playground. The barbecues and shelters suit family picnics and group gatherings of all sizes, and the grounds also feature landscaped gardens and public art installations.

Inclusive family daysKids of all abilitiesWheelchair accessible visitsPicnic gatheringsTennis and cricketStroller-friendly walksAccessible recreation

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Reddy Park

📍 Hornsby, NSW 2077

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Reddy Park is a Hornsby park whose standout feature is a fenced playground with wooden play equipment, including a flying fox, swings and climbing structures. The park also has picnic tables, BBQ facilities, large shaded areas and walking trails through a native Turpentine forest.

Fenced Playground at Reddy Park

Reddy Park has a fenced playground that gives children a secure, enclosed place to play. Its wooden play structures include a flying fox, a swing set and climbing apparatus, suited to children of different ages. The fence makes Reddy Park a good choice for families with young children. The fenced area is the playground only: Reddy Park has no fenced dog area.

Picnic Area and Forest Trails at Reddy Park

Reddy Park has picnic tables throughout its grounds and BBQ facilities for public use, suited to family cookouts and group gatherings. Large shaded areas across the park stay cool even on warm, sunny days, giving picnickers comfortable spots to sit. Walking trails meander through a native Turpentine forest, giving Reddy Park a nature-based setting for leisurely walks among established vegetation, away from the main playground area.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Hornsby Shire parks have the best walking trails?

Parks with confirmed paths in Hornsby Shire range from easy paved circuits to longer bush walks. Check individual park listings for trail length and difficulty.

Are there dog-friendly walking trails in Hornsby Shire?

Many walking parks in Hornsby Shire allow dogs on leads. Parks with confirmed off-leash areas are also listed under the off-leash dog parks section.

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