Leichhardt Park
Leichhardt Park is a large foreshore park on Iron Cove in Lilyfield NSW 2040, lying between Lilyfield Road and Glover Street. Its standout feature is the Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre, which offers swimming inside the park, alongside the Bay Run foreshore path and a skate park.
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About Leichhardt Park
Playground and Skate Park at Leichhardt Park
Leichhardt Park has a playground known as Hippo Park. Leichhardt Park has a skate park featuring quarter pipes, a quarter pipe vertical wall, a rainbow rail, a volcano, a round skate rail, a square out rail, a mogul, transitions and flat banks. Leichhardt Park has an outdoor fitness station and a seniors outdoor fitness station. Commercial fitness training is permitted at Leichhardt Park, except on the fitness equipment, which is for general public use only. Leichhardt Park has picnic tables and a drinking fountain. The amenities block next to the playground at Leichhardt Park is closed until further notice due to fire damage from vandalism.
Bay Run and Walking Paths at Leichhardt Park
Leichhardt Park contains the Bay Run, a foreshore circuit for walkers and bike riders. The Bay Run runs along Iron Cove through Leichhardt Park. Leichhardt Park has a water's edge with views across the harbour. Leichhardt Park includes a pontoon on its foreshore. Leichhardt Park contains a natural area of estuarine swamp oak forest, coastal sandstone foreshores forest and Sydney turpentine ironbark forest. Leichhardt Number 2 on Glover Street lies roughly 400 metres north-east along the Bay Run from the park's playground area, and it provides the nearest public toilets.
Sports Grounds and Aquatic Centre at Leichhardt Park
Leichhardt Park contains the Leichhardt Sporting Grounds. Leichhardt Oval is among the sporting grounds at Leichhardt Park, which include rugby league, rugby union and soccer fields. Sporting grounds at Leichhardt Park always require a booking. Leichhardt Park contains the Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre, which offers swimming pools for public use. The aquatic centre is located on Mary Street, Lilyfield NSW 2040, and it has a cafe, a teaching pool and public showers and changing rooms. Leichhardt Park's aquatic centre also runs swimming lessons and fitness classes.
Booking Areas and Events at Leichhardt Park
Leichhardt Park has three bookable areas: Giovinazzo Grove, Fr A Gonelli Garden and Peace Grove. Fr A Gonelli Garden is a sensory garden and grass area across from the playground, with views of Iron Cove. Giovinazzo Grove is a tree-lined area near the playground with seating and harbour views. Peace Grove, also called Peace Park, is a grassed area on the opposite side of the Bay Run. Casual events for 30 to 250 people, such as weddings, parties and picnics, require a booking through the online system. Large events over 250 people require an email to parks@innerwest.nsw.gov.au. Bookings at Leichhardt Park are not accepted within 7 days of the proposed event date.
Facilities at Leichhardt Park
Visitor tips for Leichhardt Park
- ✓Use the toilets at Leichhardt Number 2 on Glover Street, about 400 metres north-east along the Bay Run, because the amenities block next to the playground is closed until further notice after fire damage.
- ✓Keep dogs on a leash at Leichhardt Park.
- ✓Applications for weddings and minor events should be lodged at least 4 weeks before the event date.
- ✓Cancelling more than 7 days before an event returns the booking fee minus a $50 cancellation fee, and cancelling within 7 days gives no refund.
- ✓Bookings at Leichhardt Park are not refunded or rescheduled for bad weather.
- ✓Contact the Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre on Mary Street, Lilyfield, on 02 9555 8344 to confirm current swimming times before visiting.
Getting to Leichhardt Park
Leichhardt Park lies between Lilyfield Road and Glover Street, Lilyfield NSW 2040. Parking is available within the park. The nearest public toilets are at Leichhardt Number 2 on Glover Street, roughly 400 metres north-east along the Bay Run.
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- 📍Iron Cove
- 📍Leichhardt Number 2 toilets, Glover Street
- 📍Lilyfield Road
- 📍Glover Street
- 📍Mary Street (Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre)
- 📍Leichhardt Oval
Frequently asked questions about Leichhardt Park
Is Leichhardt Park in Lilyfield good for a family day out?
Leichhardt Park has a playground known as Hippo Park, a skate park, picnic tables and a drinking fountain. Families can also use the Bay Run foreshore path and the Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre, which offers swimming. The amenities block next to the playground is closed until further notice due to fire damage.
Can I take my dog to Leichhardt Park, and is there an off-leash area?
Dogs must be kept on a leash at Leichhardt Park. The Bay Run foreshore path runs through the park and is used by walkers and bike riders.
Can I book a picnic area or sports field at Leichhardt Park?
Leichhardt Park has three bookable areas: Giovinazzo Grove, Fr A Gonelli Garden and Peace Grove. Casual events for 30 to 250 people, such as picnics, require a booking through the online system, and bookings are not accepted within 7 days of the event date. Sporting grounds at the park always require a booking.
Is there parking near Leichhardt Park, or should I take public transport?
Parking is available within Leichhardt Park, which lies between Lilyfield Road and Glover Street. The Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre is located on Mary Street, Lilyfield NSW 2040.
Are there walking paths or running tracks around Leichhardt Park?
Yes, the Bay Run is a foreshore circuit that runs through Leichhardt Park along Iron Cove and is used by walkers and bike riders. Leichhardt Number 2 on Glover Street sits roughly 400 metres north-east along the Bay Run.
Are there toilets and water fountains at Leichhardt Park?
Toilets are available at Leichhardt Number 2 on Glover Street, roughly 400 metres north-east along the Bay Run. The amenities block next to the playground is closed until further notice due to fire damage. Leichhardt Park has a drinking fountain.