Edward Bennett Oval
Edward Bennett Oval is a community sports park in Cherrybrook with a playing field for cricket and soccer and a playground featuring a six-metre-high climbing net tower. Families also come for the electric BBQs and picnic tables, and local sports clubs train on the field.
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About Edward Bennett Oval
Playground and Bike Track at Edward Bennett Oval
Edward Bennett Oval has a dedicated playground area with a six-metre-high climbing net tower, a major attraction for children. The same play area includes a bike track where kids can ride. Picnic tables and shaded areas throughout the park give carers a place to sit while kids play. Playground enhancements are planned under Hornsby Shire Council's Landscape Masterplan to expand recreational offerings for children.
Sports Field at Edward Bennett Oval
Edward Bennett Oval's playing field hosts cricket and soccer, and local sports clubs use it for training sessions, including West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Cricket Club. The field also accommodates community sporting activities. The same masterplan will add fitness stations and a two-metre-wide circuit path around the perimeter for walking and accessibility, along with water harvesting basins and improved landscaping across the park.
Facilities at Edward Bennett Oval
Visitor tips for Edward Bennett Oval
- ✓For off-leash exercise, take your dog to Greenway Park in Cherrybrook, which has a fully fenced area with double-gate entrances, waste bins and water.
- ✓For questions about the oval, contact Hornsby Shire Council on (02) 9847 6666 or hsc@hornsby.nsw.gov.au.
Getting to Edward Bennett Oval
48 Edward Bennett Drive, Cherrybrook NSW 2126. Parking is available at the park, and the council is upgrading verge footpath access.
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- 📍Greenway Park
Frequently asked questions about Edward Bennett Oval
Can I take my dog to Edward Bennett Oval?
Yes, but dogs must stay on a leash, as the oval is not an off-leash area. The council considered an off-leash dog park here in 2021 but decided against it over concerns about overuse, parking and loss of amenity.
Is there a playground at Edward Bennett Oval?
Yes, kids can climb the six-metre net tower and ride the bike track.
Does the oval have public toilets?
Yes, there is an amenities block with restrooms, and a new amenities building is planned.
Can I use a barbecue at Edward Bennett Oval?
Yes, electric BBQs are available for community use, which suits group gatherings and weekend events.
What sports can you play at Edward Bennett Oval?
The field is set up for cricket and soccer.