Royal Hospital for Women Park
Royal Hospital for Women Park is a half-hectare neighbourhood park on Glenmore Road, Paddington, built on the former site of the Royal Hospital for Women. Its standout feature is an off-leash dog area with a small-dog zone, agility equipment and night lighting, set beside a playground, picnic tables and a broad lawn.
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About Royal Hospital for Women Park
History of Royal Hospital for Women Park
Royal Hospital for Women Park occupies the former site of the Royal Hospital for Women, which the Benevolent Society of New South Wales ran from 1901 to 1997. Woollahra Municipal Council reserved half a hectare of the site fronting Glenmore Road as open space, and the park was designed with Turf Design Studio and opened on 9 April 2005. Interpretive signage tells the site's story, sandstone markers in the lawn near Flinton Street trace the old tennis court, and salvaged sandstone pieces sit across the lawn and planted embankment.
Off-Leash Dog Area at Royal Hospital for Women Park
Royal Hospital for Women Park has an off-leash dog area with a separate small-dog section, agility equipment, natural water access, poo bags and night lighting. Dogs can run off-leash from 3:30pm to 10:30am and must be on a lead in the middle of the day. Dogs are not allowed in the park on Sundays between 10am and 8pm. The grassy off-leash area is unfenced.
Playground and Lawn at Royal Hospital for Women Park
Royal Hospital for Women Park is the largest open space in the heart of Paddington and was designed as a local gathering place. The park sits on two levels: a broad lawn slopes north toward Glenmore Road, and an upper seating terrace overlooks it. Royal Hospital for Women Park has a children's playground, picnic tables and outdoor seating, and the lawn suits reading, children's games and meeting friends.
Facilities at Royal Hospital for Women Park
Visitor tips for Royal Hospital for Women Park
- ✓Walk in through the original hospital gate pillars on Glenmore Road, the main pedestrian entry.
- ✓Keep your dog close on the Glenmore Road side, where the grass opens straight onto the footpaths.
Getting to Royal Hospital for Women Park
Glenmore Road, Paddington NSW 2021. On-street parking is very limited, so walk in if you can. The nearest bus stops are Lawson St at Goodhope St, about a 2-minute walk, and Five Ways Paddington, Glenmore Rd, about 3 minutes away. Edgecliff Station is about a 12-minute walk.
Open in Google Maps →Frequently asked questions about Royal Hospital for Women Park
When can dogs be off-leash at Royal Hospital for Women Park?
From 3:30pm to 10:30am; dogs need a lead in the middle of the day and are banned on Sundays from 10am to 8pm.
Does Royal Hospital for Women Park have a playground?
Yes, there is a children's playground in the park.
Are there toilets at Royal Hospital for Women Park?
Yes, there is a public restroom, and drinking water is available too.
Is Royal Hospital for Women Park wheelchair accessible?
Yes, pathways, entry thresholds, and sandstone ramps and stairs handle the changes in level.
Is there parking at Royal Hospital for Women Park?
Only a little on the street, so arriving on foot or by bus is easier.