High Cross Park
High Cross Park is a public park on Avoca Street in Randwick. Its standout feature is Randwick's cenotaph, a memorial to local residents who served in all wars, set beneath large shade trees. The park also has picnic tables, seats, a drinking fountain and bike trails, and it hosts the annual Randwick Festival of Cycling.
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Cenotaph at High Cross Park
High Cross Park contains the Randwick cenotaph, which remembers local people who served in every war. Large trees around the monument provide shade on warm days, giving visitors cool, leafy surroundings in which to sit. High Cross Park offers a quiet place to reflect beside the cenotaph, and Randwick City Council, which manages the park, lists the monument among the park's features.
Picnic Facilities at High Cross Park
High Cross Park has picnic tables where groups of friends or family can share a meal. The park also has seats for resting, a litter bin and a drinking fountain for refilling water bottles. Alcohol restrictions apply in High Cross Park, so picnic groups should check the council's rules before bringing drinks. The tables, seats and water together make the park a practical base for a group outing.
Bike Trails and Festival of Cycling at High Cross Park
High Cross Park has bike trails that give cyclists a route within the park. The park hosts the Randwick Festival of Cycling, an annual event that draws casual riders and festival-goers alike. Riders can combine a spin on the trails with a pause in the shaded cenotaph area, and those who want to ride in Randwick can plan a trip around the trails and the yearly festival.
Facilities at High Cross Park
Getting to High Cross Park
The address is 217-219R Avoca Street, Randwick NSW 2031.
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Can I have a picnic at High Cross Park?
Yes, there are picnic tables and seats, though alcohol restrictions apply.
Is there drinking water at High Cross Park?
Yes, a drinking fountain is available for refills.
What events are held at High Cross Park?
Each year the Randwick Festival of Cycling takes place in the park.
Can I ride a bike at High Cross Park?
Yes, it has trails for cycling.