Percival Park
Percival Park is a small public park at 13 Collins Avenue, Rose Bay NSW 2029, sitting behind the Rose Bay shops. Its standout feature is beach access, alongside public toilets, showers, park benches and shade areas. Council-listed amenities also include a drinking fountain.
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About Percival Park
Amenities at Percival Park
Percival Park has public toilets and showers, along with park benches, a drinking fountain and shade areas. Woollahra Council lists these amenities for the park, which makes it a practical stop for visitors spending time in Rose Bay. Percival Park also has beach access, which is one of its confirmed features. A 2021 council tender invited bids for a new amenities block at Percival Park with two accessible toilets and an outdoor shower. Visitors who need accessible facilities should check the current amenities with Woollahra Council before arriving.
History and Event Hire at Percival Park
Percival Park was established in 1949 on land owned by Sydney Water. The park is named after C. E. Percival, a former Woollahra Council Engineer, and Woollahra Council manages it. Woollahra Council says many of its parks can be hired for weddings and for social, corporate or community events. Past decorations at Percival Park have included festoon lighting in the trees and a planting installation by IndigiGrow, although these may no longer be in place. Enquiries about hiring Percival Park can be directed to the council on (02) 9391 7000.
Facilities at Percival Park
Visitor tips for Percival Park
- ✓Arrive early to find one of the limited on-street parking spaces on Collins Avenue.
- ✓Walk over from the Rose Bay shops, as the park sits directly behind them.
- ✓Call Woollahra Council on (02) 9391 7000 to confirm opening hours before visiting.
- ✓Check the current status of the amenities block with Woollahra Council if you need accessible toilets.
- ✓Confirm current dog rules with Woollahra Council before bringing a dog.
- ✓Contact the council on (02) 9391 7000 if you are planning an event, as many Woollahra parks can be hired.
Getting to Percival Park
13 Collins Avenue, Rose Bay NSW 2029, Australia. The park sits at the rear of the Rose Bay shops. Parking is limited to on-street spaces on Collins Avenue.
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Frequently asked questions about Percival Park
What facilities does Percival Park in Rose Bay have?
Percival Park has public toilets and showers, park benches, a drinking fountain and shade areas. The park also has beach access. A 2021 council tender planned a new amenities block with two accessible toilets and an outdoor shower, and the current status of that block should be checked with Woollahra Council.
Where can I park near Percival Park in Rose Bay?
Percival Park has limited on-street parking on Collins Avenue, near the park's address at 13 Collins Avenue, Rose Bay NSW 2029. The park sits at the rear of the Rose Bay shops. Arriving early gives the best chance of finding a space.
What are the opening hours of Percival Park?
Percival Park opening hours have not been confirmed. Visitors should call Woollahra Council on (02) 9391 7000 before visiting to check the hours.
Is Percival Park wheelchair accessible?
Percival Park has a planned amenities block with two accessible toilets, proposed in a 2021 council tender that also included an outdoor shower. Visitors who need accessible toilets should contact Woollahra Council on (02) 9391 7000 to confirm the current facilities.
Are there toilets and amenities at Percival Park?
Yes, Percival Park has public toilets and showers. The park also has a drinking fountain, park benches and shade areas. A 2021 council tender planned a further amenities block with two accessible toilets.
What makes Percival Park in Rose Bay unique?
Percival Park is a small park at the rear of the Rose Bay shops, and it has beach access. A Sydney Water pumping station sits in its centre. The park was established in 1949 on Sydney Water land and named after C. E. Percival, a former Woollahra Council Engineer.