Russell Park
Russell Park is a small grassy park at Byrne Avenue, Drummoyne NSW 2047, with a walking path along Five Dock Bay. Its standout feature is a playground with a slide, swings and a carousel, plus a sheltered picnic area. Russell Park also has a small year-round synthetic cricket pitch.
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About Russell Park
Playground and Picnic Area at Russell Park
Russell Park has a playground across the road that forms part of the park. The playground includes seating, a slide, swings, a spring toy, a play unit and a carousel. Russell Park has a sheltered picnic area with a shade sail, and the park has an accessible picnic area. Benches and gazebos give families a place to sit near the play equipment. The playground has water views and a rubbish bin. Russell Park has little to no accessible play equipment, so visitors with mobility needs should check the layout before they visit.
Cricket Pitch and Sports at Russell Park
Russell Park has a small synthetic cricket pitch off Byrne Avenue that is available year-round. Russell Park has sports fields, and its sportsground is currently listed as open. The park's open spaces and pathways suit outdoor sport, running and walking. Because Russell Park is a small grassy area, its sports facilities are modest and best suited to informal play and practice sessions. The synthetic surface gives players a consistent place to train in every season.
Walking Path Along Five Dock Bay at Russell Park
Russell Park has a walking path along Five Dock Bay. The walking route is listed as a 3.8 mile loop around the bay, with an estimated time of 1 hour and 41 minutes. Russell Park has paved and shaded pathways alongside a waterfront area. Russell Park has benches along the bay path, so walkers can rest by the water. Russell Park is suited to walking and running, with wildlife including rainbow lorikeets, kookaburras, cockatoos, possums and ducks along the route. Russell Park's bay path offers a relaxed loop with water views.
Facilities at Russell Park
Visitor tips for Russell Park
- ✓Visit outside peak times, when street parking is easiest to find on Bay Road in Russell Lea and Cometrowe Street in Drummoyne.
- ✓Use the sheltered picnic area with the shade sail for a shaded spot to eat.
- ✓Allow about 1 hour 41 minutes to walk the 3.8 mile loop around Five Dock Bay.
- ✓Rest on the benches along the bay path, which sit by the water.
- ✓Plan ahead if visiting with a child who uses a wheelchair, as the playground has little to no accessible play equipment.
- ✓Use the toilets during daylight hours, as they are open then and are located across the grass area.
Getting to Russell Park
Russell Park, Byrne Ave, Drummoyne NSW 2047. The park has no accessible parking near it. Lots of street parking is available, especially outside peak times. Nearby street parking is on Bay Road, Russell Lea (40 or 42 Bay Road) and Cometrowe Street, Drummoyne (51 Cometrowe Street).
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- 📍Five Dock Bay
- 📍Bay Road, Russell Lea
- 📍Cometrowe Street, Drummoyne
- 📍Byrne Avenue
Frequently asked questions about Russell Park
Is Russell Park in Drummoyne good for a family day out?
Russell Park has a playground with a slide, swings, a spring toy, a play unit and a carousel. Russell Park has a sheltered picnic area with a shade sail, and benches and gazebos are provided. Russell Park also has a walking path along Five Dock Bay, so families can combine play with a stroll.
Is there free parking near Russell Park in Drummoyne?
Russell Park has lots of street parking, especially outside peak times. Nearby street parking is on Bay Road in Russell Lea, at 40 or 42 Bay Road. Cometrowe Street in Drummoyne, at number 51, also has street parking near the park.
Are there walking paths or running tracks around Russell Park?
Russell Park has a walking path along Five Dock Bay. The walking route is a 3.8 mile loop around the bay, with an estimated time of 1 hour and 41 minutes. The pathways are paved and shaded.
Is Russell Park wheelchair accessible?
Russell Park has mixed terrain, and its field is mostly flat. Russell Park has no accessible parking near the park. Russell Park has an accessible picnic area, but its playground has little to no accessible play equipment.
Are the toilets at Russell Park clean and accessible?
Russell Park has bathrooms located across the grass area from the main path. The toilets are not dedicated accessible toilets. The toilets are open during daylight hours.
Is Russell Park safe at night?
Russell Park is open daily, 24 hours. Public toilets are open during daylight hours only. Russell Park has lit or sheltered areas only where the sources confirm them, such as the sheltered picnic area with a shade sail.