20 parks listed

Best Walking Trails in St George

St George 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 St George

Park	Suburb	Walking paths	Parking	Toilets	Water	BBQ	Details
Barton Park	Banksia	✓	✓	✓	?	?	View →
Bald Face Point Reserve	Blakehurst	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Carss Bush Park	Blakehurst	✓	✓	✓	?	✓	View →
Todd Park	Blakehurst	✓	✓	✓	?	?	View →
Donnelly Park	Connells Point	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Poulton Park	Connells Point	✓	✓	✓	?	✓	View →
Cook Park	Dolls Point	✓	✓	✓	?	✓	View →
Peter Depena Reserve	Dolls Point	✓	✓	✓	?	✓	View →
Moore Reserve	Hurstville Grove	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Oatley Memorial Gardens	Oatley	✓	✓	✓	✓	?	View →
Oatley Pleasure Ground	Oatley	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Pole Depot Park	Penshurst	✓	✓	✓	?	?	View →
Rotary Park	Riverwood	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Salt Pan Creek Reserve	Riverwood	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Anglo Square	Carlton	✓	✓	✗	?	✗	View →
Scarborough Park	Kogarah	✓	?	✓	✓	?	View →
Lance Studdert Reserve	Kyeemagh	✓	✓	✗	✓	?	View →
H. V. Evatt Park	Lugarno	✓	?	✓	?	✓	View →
Frogs Hollow	Oatley	✓	✓	?	?	?	View →
Jew Fish Point Reserve	Oatley	✓	?	✓	?	✓	View →

Park profiles — Best Walking Trails in St George

Barton Park

📍 Banksia, NSW 2216

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Barton Park is a sports and recreation precinct at 92/96 Bestic Street, Banksia NSW 2216. Its standout feature is three full-sized natural turf sporting fields with competition lighting and a 450-seat spectator grandstand, alongside tennis courts, multi-sport courts and a playground.

Sports Fields and Courts at Barton Park

Barton Park has sports fields as its main feature. The park has three full-sized natural turf sporting fields and one midi-sized natural turf field, each with competition lighting. Barton Park has spectator seating in a 450-seat spectator grandstand, plus shaded spectator seating around the fields. Barton Park has two multi-sport courts suitable for basketball, futsal and handball, and four tennis courts. The central amenities building provides four change rooms, a canteen, a meeting room, a first-aid and referees' room, and storage. Barton Park was formerly known as St George Stadium, and its sporting facilities were upgraded as part of the $51.7 million precinct redevelopment.

Playground and Recreation Areas at Barton Park

Barton Park has a playground for children, which includes a 1,600m² adventure play space. Barton Park has fitness equipment for adults located within the recreation area. Barton Park has picnic areas where families can sit and rest between activities. The playground and picnic areas sit within the wider recreational precinct that reopened to the public in May 2024. Barton Park's play space is a modern design, and it forms part of the same precinct as the sports fields, courts and grandstand. Families visiting Barton Park can combine a play session with a game or a walk along the shared path.

Sports fields and tennisKids playgroundAdventure play spaceMuddy Creek walksSpectator grandstandPicnic areasFamily outings

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Bald Face Point Reserve

📍 Blakehurst, NSW 2221

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Bald Face Point Reserve is a bushland reserve at the end of Stuart Street, Blakehurst, on the Georges River. Its standout feature is a lookout over the river, with a small rock climbing cliff below it, and the reserve also has picnic areas, BBQs, a playground and toilets.

Lookout and Walking Loop at Bald Face Point Reserve

Bald Face Point Reserve has a short walking loop that covers about 0.3 miles and takes 0.5 to 1 hour to complete. From the track, walkers get views over the Georges River toward Kangaroo Point. The reserve's main viewpoint is a lookout over the river, which sits directly above the small cliff used for climbing. The loop suits anyone who wants a short outdoor walk with water views.

Picnic, BBQ and Family Facilities at Bald Face Point Reserve

Bald Face Point Reserve has picnic areas and BBQs, so visitors can cook and eat a meal outdoors. A shelter gives cover from the weather during a picnic. The reserve has a playground for children, which makes it practical for a family day out, and toilets and drinking water mean visitors can stay for several hours without leaving. Fishing access and a heritage site are also among the reserve's features.

Picnics with a viewKids playgroundWeekend BBQShort walking loopRock climbersGeorges River viewsFishing spot

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Carss Bush Park

📍 Blakehurst, NSW 2221

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Carss Bush Park is a 20-hectare nature reserve and urban park in Blakehurst NSW 2221, overlooking Kogarah Bay and the Georges River. Its standout feature is a sheltered beach with shark nets, alongside a large playground, covered picnic tables and a separate BBQ area.

Playground at Carss Bush Park

Carss Bush Park has a large playground with equipment for small and older children. The playground includes an enclosed variety swing, and part of it is sheltered by shade sails. Large trees provide additional shade across the park. Scooters and skateboards are not allowed in the play area. Carss Bush Park also has plenty of grassy areas beside the playground, and footpaths run throughout the park to link them. The playground sits near the newly renovated Carss Park Café & Grill. Carss Bush Park's shaded playground and grassy areas give young visitors room to play.

Beach and Waterside Setting at Carss Bush Park

Carss Bush Park has a sheltered beach protected by shark nets. The beach has no waves, and its dark brown sand is almost black underneath, which makes it good for sandcastles. Carss Bush Park overlooks Kogarah Bay and the Georges River. The park also contains a tidal pool, sandstone walls and remnants of native vegetation that predate European settlement. Carss Bush Park is valued as a recreation area. The park and beach can be windy, so visitors should bring a windbreaker, especially in cooler months.

Kids playgroundSheltered beachWeekend BBQCovered picnic tablesShaded playgroundBike ridingOutdoor exercise

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Todd Park

📍 Blakehurst, NSW 2221

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Todd Park is a public park on Princes Highway in Blakehurst NSW 2221, Australia. Its standout feature is its sports courts and fields, including rugby league, basketball, soccer and cricket facilities, which serve as a training base for St George District Rugby League representative teams. The park also has a playground for young children and a bike track.

Sports Facilities at Todd Park

Todd Park has sports courts and fields for team play. Todd Park has a rugby league court, a basketball court, a soccer court and a cricket court, and it also has a soccer field, a cricket field and a rugby field. Todd Park is a key training base for the St George District Rugby League representative teams, and the Kogarah Cougars Junior Rugby League Club and St George District RLFC use the grounds. Todd Park also has a shelter for visitors who are watching games or waiting between sessions. Georges River Council owns and manages the sporting grounds at Todd Park, and the council has proposed a new sports and amenity building to replace the current facilities.

Playground and Bike Track at Todd Park

Todd Park has a small, unshaded playground with a chain ladder, bridge, slide, tunnel and spring seesaw. The playground is aimed mainly at children about 18 months to 5 years old. Todd Park has seats and tables close to the playground, along with toilets and parking. Todd Park also has a bike track that runs around the park for roughly 500m, and the perimeter track is where children learn to ride bikes. Families spend time at Todd Park as an open community space, and people walk through and around Carss Park nearby.

Kids playgroundSports courts and fieldsLearn-to-ride bike trackEasy walking routeFamily picnicsRugby and cricket trainingShelter for visitorsOn-site parking

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Donnelly Park

📍 Connells Point, NSW 2221

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Donnelly Park is a waterfront park on the Georges River at Connells Point, best known as the home of the Connells Point Sailing Club. It has a public boat ramp, a jetty and pontoon for fishing and boating, plus a sailing-themed playground, a basketball half-court, barbecues and picnic areas under shady trees.

Sailing, Boating and Fishing at Donnelly Park

Donnelly Park has been home to the Connells Point Sailing Club since the mid 1960s. The club races on Saturdays from 2pm between September and April and runs Learn to Sail courses. The park has a public boat ramp and a public pontoon at the end of the wharf, and its jetty was upgraded for $264,000 with joint funding from NSW Boating. The 1st Kyle Bay Sea Scouts also use the ramp and jetty. Anglers fish from the wharf for bream, flathead and snapper, and the Georges River suits water sports.

Playground, Basketball and Open Lawn at Donnelly Park

Donnelly Park has a sailing-themed playground with a see-saw, a mini spider web, a swing set and a slippery-dip. The park also has a sealed basketball half-court for a friendly game of shooting hoops. An open grassed area along the foreshore is used for informal games, sport training and social gatherings, and the park hosts events such as markets and drive-in films.

Kids playgroundWeekend BBQPicnics under shadeWaterfront fishingSailing and boatingDog walksWalking and runningBasketball

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Poulton Park

📍 Connells Point, NSW 2221

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Poulton Park is a sports and recreation park on Morshead Drive in Connells Point. Its standout feature is a pair of synthetic football fields, the home ground of Connells Point Rovers FC, and the park also has three netball courts, a shaded children's playground and trails beside Oatley Bay Creek.

Sports Facilities at Poulton Park

Poulton Park has two synthetic football fields that give a consistent, safe playing surface, plus three netball courts. Connells Point Rovers FC uses Poulton Park as its home ground and fields teams across age groups. An amenities block serves players, families and supporters with change rooms, storage, showers and a canteen. Beside the amenities block, an undercover barbecue area was added in 2021 through a council-funded upgrade.

Playground and Picnic Area at Poulton Park

Poulton Park has a shaded children's playground suited to children roughly 1 to 10 years old, which makes it a good fit for toddlers and young kids. Picnic tables sit right alongside the playground, keeping the play space and the picnic spot together in one area. Poulton Park also has a picnic area that families use on weekends, and a public toilet on site makes longer visits easy.

Dogs allowedKids playgroundWeekend family picnicBBQ areaFootball and netballCreek trailsBirdwatchingWheelchair-accessible visit

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Cook Park

📍 Dolls Point, NSW 2219

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Cook Park is a public park stretching 8 kilometres along the Botany Bay foreshore, from General Holmes Drive in Kyeemagh to The Grand Parade in Dolls Point. Its most notable feature is a continuous walkway and bike track along its full length. It also has several playgrounds, BBQs and picnic shelters.

Walkway and Bike Track at Cook Park

The walkway and bike track at Cook Park runs the full length of the park beside Botany Bay, connecting the Kyeemagh end with the Dolls Point end. Children ride bikes and scooters, skateboard or rollerblade along the track, and adults use it for walking and cycling. Large trees line parts of the walkway and provide shade during hot summer months.

Playgrounds and Picnic Areas at Cook Park

Cook Park has several playgrounds spread along its 8-kilometre length, so families have more than one place to stop. BBQ facilities sit in several spots across the park, and picnic shelters and seating give groups a covered place to eat while children play nearby. Toilets, showers and change rooms let visitors freshen up after active play. Cafes and restaurants inside the park and across the street sell food for anyone who doesn't bring their own.

Kids playgroundBike and scooter ridingWeekend BBQPicnic sheltersBotany Bay walksFamily day outShaded walkwayPublic transport access

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Peter Depena Reserve

📍 Dolls Point, NSW 2219

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Peter Depena Reserve is a public park on Russell Avenue, Dolls Point NSW 2219, beside a white-sand beach. Its standout feature is free electric barbecues under large shade trees, with covered picnic shelters, a playground for kids of all ages, open grass for ball games and a bike track to Cook Park.

Barbecues and Picnic Shelters at Peter Depena Reserve

Peter Depena Reserve has free electric barbecues for visitors to use. Covered picnic tables and picnic shelters let groups eat in shade during the hot summer months, and park seating is spread across the reserve. Large trees shade the picnic areas, so families can set up without bringing their own cover. Toilets, including accessible toilets, and change rooms are located in the vicinity, a short walk from the picnic areas.

Playground at Peter Depena Reserve

Peter Depena Reserve has a playground designed for kids of all ages, with a climbing structure to explore. Large trees shade the playground, which keeps it cooler in hot weather and lets carers supervise children for longer. The playground sits beside open grass where children can run around before or after play, and park seating nearby gives adults a place to rest.

Weekend BBQKids playgroundPicnic sheltersCycling bike trackSaturday parkrunKite flyingShaded family visitsBeach access

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Moore Reserve

📍 Hurstville Grove, NSW 2220

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Moore Reserve is a 14.2 hectares park in Hurstville Grove NSW 2220 that has an enclosed off-leash dog park in its middle. It also has waterfront access to Oatley Bay with a boat ramp, a playground, BBQ areas and a long circuit path.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Moore Reserve

Moore Reserve has an enclosed off-leash dog park in the middle of the park, with passive open space and workout equipment in its surrounds. Moore Reserve also has a surrounding unfenced dog off-leash area, so dogs can run beyond the fenced zone. The fenced dog park has a tap inside it and another tap outside it. Moore Reserve provides poo bags at the two entrances to the dog park, along with bins for disposal. The fenced dog park is listed at 73 West Crescent, Hurstville Grove NSW 2220, and is managed by Georges River Council. Off-leash times apply to the grassed area only, so owners should check the council's current dog rules before visiting Moore Reserve with their dog.

Playground and Play Equipment at Moore Reserve

Moore Reserve has a child's playground in the north of the park, beside some bushland and water harvesting features. Moore Reserve has swing sets, climbing equipment and other children's play sets for young visitors. Moore Reserve has an outdoor fitness play set that adds active play options alongside the playground. Moore Reserve has an open-air gym with workout equipment in the park's surrounds. Families visiting Moore Reserve can combine playground time with a walk along the long circuit path or a picnic near the water.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundWeekend BBQFamily picnicsBoat ramp accessOutdoor fitnessWalking and runningOatley Bay views

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Oatley Memorial Gardens

📍 Oatley, NSW 2223

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Oatley Memorial Gardens is a four-hectare park on the corner of Oatley Avenue and Frederick Street, Oatley NSW 2223, known for heritage trees and shrubs. Its standout feature is a fenced, all-abilities playground shaded by mature trees, which includes toddler equipment and a disability swing.

Playground at Oatley Memorial Gardens

Oatley Memorial Gardens has two children's playgrounds, and its all-abilities playground is fenced and shaded by mature trees. The playground has toddler equipment and a disability swing, so Oatley Memorial Gardens suits families with toddlers and children with disabilities. The playground opened in 2010 and sits within the gardens' shaded grounds. Toilets, seats, tables, and parking are available at the playground area. Parents can supervise young children while resting on the seating under the trees, which makes Oatley Memorial Gardens a relaxed choice for a morning out with young children.

Picnic Areas and Amenities at Oatley Memorial Gardens

Oatley Memorial Gardens has picnic areas with picnic tables and seating. Oatley Memorial Gardens has shelter for visitors who want a covered place to sit. Oatley Memorial Gardens has toilets on site, so families can plan a longer stay with young children. The picnic areas combine tables, seats, and shelter in one parkland setting. These facilities make Oatley Memorial Gardens suited to a relaxed family picnic or a lunch break during a day out.

Families with toddlersAll-abilities playgroundPicnic lunchesBall games and netballFitness groupsHeritage trees and gardensWedding venue

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Oatley Pleasure Ground

📍 Oatley, NSW 2223

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Oatley Pleasure Ground is a 3.4-hectare bushland park at 16 Annette St, Oatley, on Oatley Bay. Its most notable feature is a netted swimming area in the Georges River, and the park also has a playground, a barbecue, picnic tables and benches with views across the bay.

Netted Swimming Area at Oatley Pleasure Ground

Oatley Pleasure Ground has a designated swimming area in the Georges River, enclosed by a net. The water beside the park can be muddy at low tide, when the shore turns into a very sandy area. A steep grassy slope runs from the park down to the water, and this slope is unsuitable for toddlers. The foreshore looks out over Oatley Bay and the Georges River.

Playground and Picnic Areas at Oatley Pleasure Ground

Oatley Pleasure Ground has a playground with swing sets and climbing equipment for children, with seats and tables nearby where parents can supervise. The park has a barbecue and a grassed picnic space that suits group outings. Benches overlook the bay, and eucalyptus trees across the bushland setting give picnickers shade and native surroundings. Public toilets and drinking water are available on site for families.

Kids playgroundWeekend BBQPicnic by the waterNetted river swimmingBushland walksFamily outings

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Pole Depot Park

📍 Penshurst, NSW 2222

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Pole Depot Park is a green space on St Georges Road in Penshurst NSW 2222, described as the only green space in the most built-up area of Penshurst. It has lush gardens, walking paths and a children's playground, and is home to 3 Bridges Penshurst Community Centre.

Playground Condition at Pole Depot Park

Pole Depot Park has a playground whose play equipment on the Pole Depot side has been out of action for nearly a year and is too old and damaged to repair. Play equipment on the St Georges Road side of Pole Depot Park has been fenced off. The Pole Depot playground has no safety fencing and no seating for parents or grandparents with disabilities. It sits right next to a busy car park and Forest Road. Community members have requested new play equipment on both sides, safety fencing, seating, accessible paths for scooters and mobility needs, and adequate lighting at Pole Depot Park.

Community Use of Pole Depot Park

Pole Depot Park is the home of 3 Bridges Penshurst Community Centre. Little Achievers Kindergarten and My Little Sunshine also use Pole Depot Park. More than a hundred children attend the Pole Depot side of Pole Depot Park before school, after school and in vacation care every day. Pole Depot Park is the only green space in the most built-up and populated area of Penshurst. The nearest alternative park to Pole Depot Park is over a kilometre away, which makes this site important for local families and childcare services.

Family green spaceWalking pathsLush gardensPlayground (equipment limited)Community centre visitsLocal green break

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Rotary Park

📍 Riverwood, NSW 2210

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Rotary Park is a public park on Belmore Road North, Riverwood, best known for its playground with a water play area, where sandpits are fitted with water pumps. The park also has a popular flying fox, free electric barbecues, picnic tables, walking tracks and a cycleway.

Playground and Water Play at Rotary Park

Rotary Park has a playground divided into separate areas for different age groups. Toddlers have equipment suited to their size, while older children have more adventurous structures, including the flying fox. The playground also has swings, and its water play area combines several sandpits fitted with water pumps and a mini water play zone. The water features often need maintenance, so some may not be running on a given day.

Barbecues and Picnics at Rotary Park

Rotary Park has free electric barbecues, and the barbecue stations are functional and clean. The barbecues work on a first come, first served basis, and generally no booking is needed. Picnic tables, sheltered seating and a shaded area make Rotary Park well suited to birthday parties and large family gatherings. Organisers of a larger event should contact Canterbury-Bankstown Council first.

Kids playgroundWater playWeekend BBQLarge family gatheringsBirthday partiesWalking and cyclingOutdoor fitness

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Salt Pan Creek Reserve

📍 Riverwood, NSW 2210

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Salt Pan Creek Reserve is a free bushland reserve on Washington Avenue in Riverwood, with walking trails, picnic areas, BBQs and a playground. Its standout feature is a boardwalk through the mangroves along Salt Pan Creek, where herons and kingfishers can be seen from the waterway.

Mangrove Boardwalk and Birdlife at Salt Pan Creek Reserve

Salt Pan Creek Reserve has a boardwalk through the mangroves along the creek and a wetland wooden bridge, both set within bushland of native flora. The reserve supports local biodiversity, and its waterway is a birdwatching spot where herons and kingfishers can be seen. Walking trails extend beyond the boardwalk, including a 2.5-mile loop rated easy that takes 0.5–1 hour to complete.

Picnic Areas and Playground at Salt Pan Creek Reserve

Salt Pan Creek Reserve has picnic areas and grassy banks by the creek, plus BBQ facilities for visitors who want to cook on site. Its playground suits families with young children, which makes the reserve a practical choice for a casual family meal outdoors. Public toilets, an accessible toilet and drinking water are provided, and a community garden also sits within the reserve. Entry to Salt Pan Creek Reserve is free.

Mangrove boardwalkBirdwatchingKids playgroundWeekend BBQFamily picnicEasy walking loopFree day out

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Anglo Square

📍 Carlton, NSW 2218

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Anglo Square is a neighbourhood park in Carlton whose most notable feature is a cricket batting cage beside an open field area used for footy and running. The park also has a toddler-friendly playground for young children, along with picnic tables, seats and benches.

Cricket Batting Cage and Field at Anglo Square

Anglo Square has a cricket batting cage for practice sessions and an open field area where children can play footy and run around. The grounds have room for activities beyond the cage and field, so groups can spread out. These sports spaces suit casual games at neighbourhood scale rather than organised competition, and older kids can use them while younger children are at the playground.

Playground at Anglo Square

Anglo Square has a children's playground with basic, toddler-friendly equipment. The park is not too busy, even with a construction site nearby, so the simple play area is easy for toddlers to explore. The quiet neighbourhood setting makes Anglo Square a convenient short outing for local families with young children, and nearby benches give parents a place to sit and relax.

Families with toddlersKids playgroundCricket practiceInformal footy gamesPicnicsLaptop lunch breaksBike ridersQuiet neighbourhood stroll

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Scarborough Park

📍 Kogarah, NSW 2217

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Scarborough Park is a 61-hectare park in Kogarah NSW 2217, one of the earliest parks created by the NSW Government in 1879. Its standout feature is a fenced off-leash dog area with agility equipment, alongside tranquil ponds, sports fields and a playground.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Scarborough Park

Scarborough Park has a fully fenced off-leash dog area that gives dogs a secure space to run and play. The dog area includes agility equipment, a water bubbler, waste bins and shaded seating areas. Scarborough Park provides poo bags for dog owners, so waste can be cleared up during a visit. Scarborough Park is listed as a dog friendly park, and its dog area is a convenient spot for off-leash activity. Visitors should expect muddy conditions after rain, and the dog area has limited shelter, so plan accordingly for hot or wet weather.

Playground and Toilets at Scarborough Park

Scarborough Park has a children's playground with a sandpit and open grass for play. The playground is located at 76 Barton Street, Kogarah, and it is open 24 hours each day. Scarborough Park has public toilets on site, giving families access to restrooms during a day out. The grassed area beside the playground gives young children room to run, while parents can sit nearby. Scarborough Park's playground makes it a practical choice for families with young kids visiting Kogarah.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundFamily picnicsCricket and soccerPond and greenery strollsLocal club sport

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Lance Studdert Reserve

📍 Kyeemagh, NSW 2216

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Lance Studdert Reserve is a small 2.4-acre park at 100 Bestic Street, Kyeemagh, best known for its children's playground. The reserve is also home to The Bay Community Garden and has a picnic table with child-sized chairs, drinking water bubblers and well-maintained paved paths for walking and running.

Playground and Picnic Table at Lance Studdert Reserve

Lance Studdert Reserve has a leisure playground suited to young children and a picnic table with chairs sized for children, so families can sit and eat together after play. Water bubblers supply drinking water for refilling bottles during a visit. The reserve sits in a residential setting, which makes it a quick local stop for a relaxed family outing with young kids.

Paths and Community Garden at Lance Studdert Reserve

Lance Studdert Reserve has well-maintained paved paths that suit walking and running, so visitors can take a loop through the reserve. It is home to The Bay Community Garden on Bestic Street, one of Bayside Council's community gardens, which gives the park a gardening and social focus alongside its playground. The park area is open for everyday use, making it a convenient spot for a short walk or a quiet break.

Kids playgroundFamily picnicWalking and runningCommunity garden visitsQuick local park stopEasy parking

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H. V. Evatt Park

📍 Lugarno, NSW 2210

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H. V. Evatt Park is a reserve on Forest Road in Lugarno, set in natural bushland and best known for its unfenced off-leash dog area. The park also has three rugby fields, netball and basketball courts, a playground, picnic shelters, barbecues, and bush trails linking to the Salt Pan Creek walkway.

Off-Leash Dog Area at H. V. Evatt Park

H. V. Evatt Park has an unfenced off-leash dog area set within a spacious natural reserve. Wide, open grassy areas give dogs room to run. Dogs may be off-leash only in the designated areas and must stay under effective control at all times. Leash rules apply on shared paths, outside the off-leash zones and within the wildlife protection areas of H. V. Evatt Park.

Sports Fields and Courts at H. V. Evatt Park

H. V. Evatt Park has three rugby fields, and rugby clubs near Lugarno play there on Saturday mornings. The park also has a basketball court, two netball courts and a cricket wicket with two practice nets for training and matches. With rugby, cricket, basketball and netball all in one place, H. V. Evatt Park suits team training, weekend games and active visitors from several sporting codes.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundWeekend BBQPicnics in natureSports teamsWalking and bushwalkingWildlife spotting

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Frogs Hollow

📍 Oatley, NSW 2223

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Frogs Hollow is a bushland clearing in Oatley, southern Sydney, reached by a bush path that leaves the road. It is known as a birdwatching hotspot where Powerful Owls can be spotted, and it lies on the 6 km Lime Kiln Bay and Oatley Park loop walk.

Birdwatching at Frogs Hollow

Frogs Hollow draws birdwatchers to Oatley, and it is the place to look for Powerful Owls. The clearing sits within bushland near the forest of Lime Kiln Bay Bushland Sanctuary, a setting that suits quiet observation of local birdlife. Birdwatching is also one of the main activities along the Lime Kiln Bay and Oatley Park loop, so visitors who come for the owls can carry on along the walk to see more of the local bush.

Loop Walk Past Frogs Hollow

The Lime Kiln Bay and Oatley Park Loop Walk passes Frogs Hollow on a 6 km circuit rated Easy/Moderate that takes 2–3 hours to complete. Along the way, the loop also passes Oatley Baths and Oatley Park, and it offers swimming spots, birdwatching points and picnic opportunities. Frogs Hollow itself offers bushwalking through native bush, and walkers who want to see the clearing can leave the loop and follow the bush path down into it.

BirdwatchersPowerful Owl spottingBushwalkersEasy to moderate walksPicnics with nearby BBQsSwimming at Oatley Baths

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Jew Fish Point Reserve

📍 Oatley, NSW 2223

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Jew Fish Point Reserve is a public reserve on Marine Drive in Oatley with access to the Georges River. Its standout feature is the peaceful riverside setting, popular for birdwatching and photography, and the reserve also has walking paths, picnic areas, BBQ facilities, a playground, toilets and disability access.

Walking Paths and Georges River Access at Jew Fish Point Reserve

Jew Fish Point Reserve has walking paths that suit leisurely walks around the grounds, with scenic views of the Georges River along the way. The reserve gives direct access to the river, and its peaceful setting makes it a calm place for a stroll. Birdwatchers come for the flora and fauna, and photographers choose Jew Fish Point Reserve for its river views. The paths suit solo walkers wanting a quiet outdoor break as well as family gatherings in Oatley.

Picnic, BBQ and Playground Facilities at Jew Fish Point Reserve

Jew Fish Point Reserve has picnic areas for a family lunch and BBQ facilities for cooking a meal on site. A playground for young children sits within the reserve, so families can combine a barbecue with play time. Toilets are available at Jew Fish Point Reserve, and the reserve offers disability access. These facilities make the reserve suited to a relaxed family day out beside the Georges River.

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Frequently asked questions

Which St George parks have the best walking trails?

Parks with confirmed paths in St George 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 St George?

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

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