Cooper Park
Cooper Park is a 44.5-acre bushland park in Bellevue Hill whose walking trails, largely designed in the 1930s, wind through eucalypts and ferns past Moon Bridge, Coral Steps and old stone bridges. The park also has a playground, picnic areas, tennis courts, a cricket field and a hireable community hall.
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About Cooper Park
Bushland Walking Trails at Cooper Park
Cooper Park has bushland walking trails with sandstone staircases and streams along the way. The Cliff Track and the Angophora Track are steeper, and the Angophora Track passes a small waterfall. One route through the park covers 1.4 miles with about 213.2 ft of elevation gain and a medium rating. Visitors can also feed eels, spot turtles and go rock climbing, and the park's wildlife includes birds, bats and snakes.
Playground and Picnic Areas at Cooper Park
Cooper Park has a playground with a shaded area at the rear of the park, beside the community hall. The park has picnic sites with tables and huts, and the picnic area at the tennis courts end is quiet and shady. A toilet block, drinking water and bins are near the tennis courts end. For refreshments, a cosy kiosk serves cappuccinos and muffins, and a cafe sits next to the tennis courts.
Community Hall at Cooper Park
Cooper Park Community Hall is a hireable venue with a kitchen, a deck and a first-floor meeting room. A 2023 refurbishment added a new access ramp, internal and external accessible toilets and bicycle racks. The hall can be hired from 9am to 9pm, seven days a week, with hire starting from $280, and parties are self-catered. It is used for children's parties, community group meetings, fitness classes, workshops and small events.
Facilities at Cooper Park
Visitor tips for Cooper Park
- ✓Allow about 2 hours for a typical visit covering the trails, playground and picnic area.
- ✓Wear sturdy shoes on the trails, because the dirt and stone paths can be uneven and have tree roots.
- ✓If you hire the community hall, plan to clean up afterwards and keep to the noise restrictions in the hire conditions.
Getting to Cooper Park
Cooper Park is reached from Suttie Road, Bellevue Hill NSW 2023, and the community hall is at 12 Cooper Park Road. The entrance can be tricky to find. The park has an on-site parking lot and a small carpark, with a disabled parking spot and an electric vehicle charging station, while street parking nearby is limited.
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Frequently asked questions about Cooper Park
Can I bring my dog to Cooper Park?
Yes, dogs are welcome on the trails and grounds as long as they stay on a lead.
Does Cooper Park have toilets?
Yes, a toilet block stands near the tennis courts end, and the community hall has accessible toilets inside and out.
Where do I park at Cooper Park?
Use the on-site parking lot or small carpark, since street parking around the park is limited.
Is Cooper Park accessible for wheelchairs?
The community hall has an access ramp and accessible toilets, and there is a disabled parking spot.
Is Cooper Park open 24 hours?
Yes, the park is open 24 hours every day, and entry is free, though the tennis courts and the hall charge fees.