Heffron Park
Heffron Park is the largest recreational park in Randwick City, on Bunnerong Road in Maroubra. Its most notable feature is a sporting hub that brings together a tennis centre, the Heffron Centre, the Des Renford Leisure Centre and netball facilities used by Randwick Netball.
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About Heffron Park
Sports Centres and Netball at Heffron Park
The Des Renford Leisure Centre operates within the grounds of Heffron Park, and the Heffron Centre, which opened in May 2023, runs sports programs, competitions, court hire and gymnastics. Randwick Netball, which has almost 5,000 members, uses Heffron Park, and a netball amenities building serves its players. Heffron Park also has a basketball half-court that is available for community use, along with handball courts.
Tennis Centre at Heffron Park
The Heffron Park Tennis Centre has an acrylic show court and nine synthetic courts. The tennis centre has a clubhouse and a kiosk, along with changing facilities, showers, toilets and a drinking fountain. A shade structure gives players a place to wait between games, and the centre has a wheelchair access ramp. The tennis centre opens 7am to 10pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 8pm on weekends.
Playground and Cycling at Heffron Park
Heffron Park has a children's playground that is fenced and partially shaded, with swings, monkey bars and a climbing fort. Covered picnic tables, bins and public toilets stand close to the playground, so families can eat and take breaks without leaving the area. Dogs are prohibited inside the playground. Beyond the playground, Heffron Park contains Heffron Pedal Park and an outdoor criterium track for cycling.
Facilities at Heffron Park
Visitor tips for Heffron Park
- ✓Visit on the third Sunday of the month to catch the Heffron Park Markets.
- ✓Expect busy parking on Saturdays, when Randwick Netball draws more than 10,000 visitors to the park.
Getting to Heffron Park
Heffron Park is at 417-439 Bunnerong Road, Maroubra NSW 2035, and the children's playground is at 126-146 Robey Street. Parking lots are available within the park, the tennis centre has its own car park at 439 Bunnerong Road, and street and offstreet parking is available near the playground on Robey Street.
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Can I take my dog to Heffron Park?
Dogs are not allowed inside the children's playground at Heffron Park, so keep them outside that fenced area.
Are there toilets at Heffron Park?
Yes, public toilets stand near the children's playground, and further amenities buildings are spread across the park, including at the tennis centre.
What sports can you play at Heffron Park?
Heffron Park caters for tennis, netball, basketball, handball, gymnastics and cycling.
Where can I park at Heffron Park?
There are car parks inside Heffron Park, a separate car park at the tennis centre, and street parking on Robey Street beside the playground.
What are the opening hours for Heffron Park?
Heffron Park is open from 00:01 AM to 11:59 PM, while the tennis centre keeps shorter hours.