Barwon Park
Barwon Park is a large grassed park in Matraville, set among trees and crossed by a shared pedestrian and bike path. Its standout feature is a small, fully fenced and covered children's playground with a shade structure, located at the Gwydir Avenue end of the park.
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About Barwon Park
Children's Playground at Barwon Park
Barwon Park has a small children's playground that is fully fenced and covered. The playground sits at the Gwydir Avenue end of the park and has a shade structure and a park seat. Its equipment includes a spring animal, a dual slide, a climbing web, poles, rings and seating. Dogs are prohibited at the playground and within 10m of it, so the fenced area stays a dog-free space for young children.
Open Grass and Shared Path at Barwon Park
Barwon Park has a large open grassed area that suits group activities and casual ball games. A shared pedestrian and bike path runs through the park, and the trees surrounding Barwon Park give it a leafy setting for visitors on foot or by bike. Barwon Park has a litter bin, and the park prohibits both horses and golf practice on its grounds.
Facilities at Barwon Park
Visitor tips for Barwon Park
- ✓Park on Gwydir Avenue for the shortest walk to the playground, which sits at that end of the park.
Getting to Barwon Park
Barwon Park is bounded by Barwon Crescent, Franklin Street, Clarence Street and Gwydir Avenue, Matraville NSW 2036. Street parking is easy to find on Gwydir Avenue or Clarence Street.
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What are the dog rules at Barwon Park?
Dogs are banned from the playground and from the 10m around it.
Does Barwon Park have a playground for young kids?
Yes, a small playground with a slide, climbing web, spring animal, poles and rings, fully fenced and covered.
Is there parking at Barwon Park?
Yes, though only on the street; Gwydir Avenue and Clarence Street are the easiest spots.
Are there walking or cycling paths at Barwon Park?
Yes, a shared path for pedestrians and bikes crosses the park.