Leete Park
Leete Park is a public reserve on Dudley Street, Randwick, set high on a hill with elevated views across to Coogee Beach. Its standout feature is the outlook, which makes the park a known spot for watching the sunrise and the moon rising, with huge palm trees shading the slope.
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Views from Leete Park
Leete Park sits high on a hill, so the slope looks across to Coogee Beach. The park is a known sunrise spot and also offers views of the moon rising. A bench at the top of Leete Park gives the best seat for the view. On New Year's Eve, Leete Park is a good place to watch the Coogee fireworks at 9pm, and looking toward the city down Dudley Street gives a glimpse of the Sydney Tower fireworks.
Picnics and Shade at Leete Park
Leete Park suits picnics, because its slope is ideal for setting up a picnic blanket. Huge palm trees surround Leete Park and provide shady spots for sitting, and a bench on one side of the park offers a place to rest. Leete Park is a good choice for a relaxed afternoon outdoors with a good book. The slope makes walking on it difficult, so a picnic blanket is the main way to use the space.
History of Leete Park
Leete Park is named after John C. Leete, who was general manager of Rickards Tivoli Theatre Ltd, the firm of his brother Harry Rickards. Leete Park sits in the Dudley Street heritage conservation area, where rows of houses face Baker and Leete Parks. Leete Park is a public reserve classified as Council Community land, managed under a Pocket Park Generic plan of management category.
Facilities at Leete Park
Visitor tips for Leete Park
- ✓Follow a picnic with a stroll down to Coogee Beach, 5–10 minutes away.
Getting to Leete Park
36R Dudley Street, Randwick NSW 2031, on the corner of Thomas, Byron, Dudley and Higgs Streets. Parking is free all day on the surrounding streets. Bus routes 313, 370 and 373 and train lines SCO and T4 pass near the park, and the nearest stop is about 200 m away, a 4-minute walk.
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- 📍Coogee Beach
- 📍Baker Park (directly across the street)
Frequently asked questions about Leete Park
Is there parking at Leete Park, and is it free?
Yes, you can leave the car on nearby streets at no cost for the whole day.
When is the best time to visit Leete Park?
Come at dawn for the sunrise or in the evening to watch the moon rise.
Can you see the New Year's Eve fireworks from Leete Park?
Yes, the 9pm Coogee fireworks are visible from the park, and the Sydney Tower fireworks can be glimpsed toward the city.
Is Leete Park wheelchair accessible?
The park is on a slope that is difficult to walk on, so expect uneven ground.
Is Leete Park good for a picnic?
Yes, the slope suits a picnic blanket, and the palm trees give shade.