Cohen Park
Cohen Park is a community sports park in Annandale, part of the Whites Creek Valley Park area. Its most notable feature is its sports grounds: two junior soccer grounds, a junior cricket ground and two multi-purpose courts for tennis, netball and futsal, with an off-leash dog area outside organised sport.
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About Cohen Park
Sports Grounds at Cohen Park
Cohen Park has two junior soccer grounds and one junior cricket ground. Football and soccer are the winter sport, while cricket is played in summer on an artificial wicket, with a cricket net for practice. Floodlighting lets games and training run into the evening. Cohen Park also has two multi-purpose courts for tennis, netball and futsal. Leichhardt Tennis Academy books Court 1 from 3:30pm to 6:30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during NSW Public School Terms, and at other times Court 1 is open for casual ball games and tennis. Commercial fitness training is permitted in the park.
Off-Leash Dog Area at Cohen Park
Cohen Park has an off-leash dog area that applies whenever no organised sporting games, training or events are being held. While games, training and events are on, dogs must stay on a leash at all times. Dogs are not permitted in the fenced tennis court areas. A single map shows the off-leash areas of both Cohen Park and Whites Creek Valley Park. Owners should check the timing of games and events before letting dogs off the lead.
Walking Paths and Natural Area at Cohen Park
Cohen Park has walking trails and designated running paths that are maintained for regular use. The Whites Creek Walk bike path passes through the park, so a walk or run can be combined with a ride. Cohen Park also has a natural area of estuarine swamp oak forest and coastal sandstone foreshores forest, where parrots, cockatoos, kookaburras and possums can be seen along its edges.
Facilities at Cohen Park
Visitor tips for Cohen Park
- ✓Limit casual use of the sports grounds to one hour when other players are waiting.
- ✓Book the sporting grounds by emailing parks@innerwest.nsw.gov.au, as local clubs use them for mid-week training and weekend games.
Getting to Cohen Park
Cohen Park is on Hutchinson Street, Annandale NSW 2038, and parking is available within the park.
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- 📍Whites Creek Valley Park
Frequently asked questions about Cohen Park
Can I take my dog off-leash at Cohen Park?
Yes, whenever no organised sport, training or event is on. Dogs must be leashed during games and are never allowed inside the fenced tennis courts.
Does Cohen Park have a playground?
Yes, there is a leisure playground, with picnic tables, seating and shaded areas for families.
Are there toilets at Cohen Park?
Yes, Cohen Park has toilets, and drinking water is available from a tap and several water stations.
What are the opening hours of Cohen Park?
The park can be used from 7:00am to 9:00pm, and casual use needs no booking.
Is there parking at Cohen Park?
Yes, there is parking inside the park, as well as bicycle parking.