Pratten Park
Pratten Park is a sports and recreation park in Ashfield NSW 2131. Its standout feature is its cricket and soccer ground, with a grandstand seating 450 spectators and a scoreboard erected in 1953. The park also has a playground, outdoor gym equipment and walking paths.
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About Pratten Park
Sporting Grounds and Grandstand at Pratten Park
Pratten Park has a turf cricket wicket used for cricket in summer, while soccer takes over as the winter sport. The oval has a grass surface and a capacity of 4,000, with a grandstand seating 450 spectators and tiered wooden seating around the ground. Players have cricket nets, floodlighting, changerooms and a canteen, and the current scoreboard was erected in 1953. Local clubs book the sporting grounds fully for mid-week training and weekend games.
Playground and Outdoor Gym at Pratten Park
Pratten Park has a leisure playground for children and outdoor gym equipment for adults who want to exercise in the open air. Shaded areas give visitors shelter on warm days, and the park has a public toilet and drinking water. The playground and outdoor gym sit alongside the sporting grounds, so families and fitness users can use them through the week, not only on match days.
Walking Paths and Wildlife at Pratten Park
Pratten Park has well-maintained pathways for walking and jogging. A walking route at the park is about 0.3 miles long and takes around 4 minutes, or about 500 steps, with almost no elevation gain, so it is rated easy. Lorikeets, cockatoos, kookaburras, possums and lizards have all been seen in the park, which makes a slow lap worthwhile for wildlife spotting.
Facilities at Pratten Park
Visitor tips for Pratten Park
- ✓For booking enquiries about the sporting grounds, email parks@innerwest.nsw.gov.au.
- ✓Plan walks for spring (September to November) or autumn (March to May), the suggested seasons for walking here.
Getting to Pratten Park
40 Arthur Street, Ashfield NSW 2131. The park is easy to reach on foot, by bicycle or by car, and has ample parking in a designated parking lot plus street parking around the park.
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- 📍Thirning Villa, a historic Victorian-style building in the park
- 📍Ashfield & District Historical Society
Frequently asked questions about Pratten Park
Does Pratten Park have a playground?
Yes, children can use the park's leisure playground.
Are there toilets at Pratten Park?
Yes, there is a public toilet, and drinking water is available too.
Is there parking at Pratten Park?
Yes, there is a designated parking lot, plus parking in the surrounding streets.
What are the opening hours of Pratten Park?
Pratten Park is open 24 hours every day, though some listings show 00:01 to 23:59, so check with Inner West Council first.
Can you play tennis or lawn bowls at Pratten Park?
Yes, the Western Suburbs Lawn Tennis Association and the Pratten Park Bowling Club, which also hosts music events and book launches, are both at the park.