Chiswick Gardens
Chiswick Gardens is a 3000m2 formal garden park on the corner of Ocean Street and Wellington Street in Woollahra, opened in 1939. Its most notable feature is a stone pergola, fountain and Dorothea Mackellar memorial set among manicured lawns, period garden beds and palms. Dogs are prohibited at all times.
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About Chiswick Gardens
Formal Gardens and Trees at Chiswick Gardens
Chiswick Gardens is a formal garden with manicured lawn, garden beds and period planting. The Dorothea Mackellar memorial is made of a plaque and stone. Palms in the gardens include Queen, Chinese Fan, Wine, Cocos, Kentia, Jelly, Cabbage and Washingtonia palms, and rainforest trees include the Firewheel Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree and Port Jackson Fig. A Norfolk Island Pine was recorded in 1991 as over 100 years old and 23 metres tall. Woollahra Council acquired the former Chiswick house garden in June 1938, and Chiswick Gardens officially opened on 22 July 1939.
Weddings, Events and Dining at Chiswick Gardens
Chiswick Gardens hosts weddings, private functions and community events such as Christmas carols. Weddings and private social events are limited to 120 people, and marquees and wedding arches are not permitted. Park hire runs through temporary hire agreements, with availability checked in the Online Booking System. The gardens also host low-impact filming and photography. Chiswick Restaurant operates from the former stables building, which was previously the kiosk and caretaker's quarters.
Facilities at Chiswick Gardens
Visitor tips for Chiswick Gardens
- ✓Come by bus or on foot from Edgecliff rather than driving, since street parking near the gardens is limited.
- ✓Bring a rug for a picnic on the lawns, which are the main spot for sitting and relaxing.
Getting to Chiswick Gardens
63 Ocean Street, Woollahra NSW 2025, on the corner of Ocean Street and Wellington Street. Buses run on Ocean Street, and Edgecliff railway station is within 700 metres. There is no on-site parking, and street parking in surrounding streets is limited. Disabled access is from Ocean Street.
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Can I take my dog to Chiswick Gardens?
No, dogs are not allowed in the gardens at any time, and there is no off-leash area.
Are there toilets at Chiswick Gardens?
Yes, there are public toilets, including an accessible toilet, plus a drinking fountain.
Is there parking at Chiswick Gardens?
There is no car park, so visitors use the limited street parking nearby or catch a bus along Ocean Street.
Is Chiswick Gardens wheelchair accessible?
The accessible entrance is on Ocean Street, and paths run across the lawns to an accessible toilet.
Can I get married at Chiswick Gardens?
Yes, the gardens host weddings for up to 120 guests under a temporary hire agreement.