Ruse Park
Ruse Park is a large community park on Stacey Street South, Bankstown, with wide green fields, two playgrounds, an outdoor gym and a miniature train. Its standout feature is a separate fenced dog park with a water bubbler and a sheltered area. The park also has a rugby league field used by a junior club.
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About Ruse Park
Fenced Dog Park at Ruse Park
Ruse Park has a separate dog park, fenced off from the rest of the grounds. Inside the enclosure, dogs have a water bubbler and owners have a sheltered area to wait in. The dog park sits directly behind Bankstown Veterinary Hospital. Outside the enclosure, Ruse Park has well-maintained pathways for walking and running, so owners can follow an off-leash session with a walk around the wide green fields.
Playgrounds, Outdoor Gym and Miniature Train at Ruse Park
Ruse Park has two playgrounds: a large playground with equipment for kids and a second children's playground off MacCauley Avenue near the oval. Ruse Park also has a miniature train, a distinctive attraction for families. The outdoor gym, reached via Gartmore Avenue, offers exercise equipment. A midsized shelter with platform seating gives families a place to sit and picnic between activities. The wide green fields give children open space to play.
Rugby League at Ruse Park
Ruse Park's field is set aside specifically for rugby league, and a junior rugby league club uses it as its home venue. The field received a major surface and drainage upgrade in the 2019-20 off-season. A $20,000 NSW Government grant went toward upgrading the dressing room and storage facilities, with the club contributing $25,000. Ruse Park hosted the Junior League Grand Finals in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Facilities at Ruse Park
Visitor tips for Ruse Park
- ✓Wear closed shoes in the dog park after rain, when the ground turns muddy.
- ✓Expect a patchy, bumpy surface on the playing fields.
- ✓Bring a bag for your rubbish, as plastic litter is a problem across the grounds.
Getting to Ruse Park
Stacey Street South, Bankstown NSW 2200, at the corner of Gartmore Avenue. The main car park is on the main entrance side off Stacey Street South, and more parking is inside the ground, entered from Gartmore Avenue. When those are full, a car park on Adept Lane is about a 400m walk away, and street parking is available around the park.
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- 📍Bankstown Veterinary Hospital
Frequently asked questions about Ruse Park
Is there an off-leash dog area at Ruse Park?
Yes, dogs can run off-leash inside the fenced dog park, which has its own water bubbler.
Does Ruse Park have a playground?
Yes, two, including one off MacCauley Avenue beside the oval, and kids can also ride the miniature train.
Are there public toilets at Ruse Park?
Yes, though one toilet is normally locked and their condition varies.
Where can I park at Ruse Park?
There are spaces at the Stacey Street South entrance and inside the ground, with overflow at the Adept Lane car park and on nearby streets.
What sport is played at Ruse Park?
Rugby league is the only sport its field is used for.