Mackey Park
Mackey Park is a 6.15-hectare public park on the Cooks River in Marrickville. Its most notable feature is its sports grounds, the home ground of Marrickville Football Club since 1958 and the headquarters of Croquet NSW, with soccer and cricket fields, a fenced playground and riverside walking tracks.
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About Mackey Park
Sports Grounds at Mackey Park
Mackey Park has soccer fields for winter competition and cricket grounds for summer. Marrickville Football Club has used Mackey Park as its home ground since 1958, and Croquet NSW has its headquarters at the park. The NSW River Canoe Club, Cooks River Croquet Club, Concordia Club and Marrickville Cricket Club also use Mackey Park. The soccer fields are flat, well marked and have floodlighting. The $2.9 million amenities building contains home and away change rooms, referee facilities and a club office. An outdoor exercise station sits beside the sporting grounds.
Playground and Picnic Areas at Mackey Park
Mackey Park has a fully fenced children's playground with toddler-friendly equipment, a sun shade, seats and tables, and the playground has all-abilities access. For picnics, Mackey Park has sheltered picnic settings, an enclosed barbecue area and covered BBQ areas at the new amenities building. The park also has a canteen, drinking water taps for bottle refills and an external drinking fountain. Visitors can explore a wetland at Mackey Park.
Dog Walking and River Paths at Mackey Park
Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times at Mackey Park, which has no off-leash area and is not fenced. The river walk at Mackey Park is popular with dog walkers and links to the walking and bike tracks along the Cooks River. Good pathways run through the park to these riverside routes. Walkers on the riverside paths should be prepared for cyclists using the Cooks River cycle path.
Facilities at Mackey Park
Visitor tips for Mackey Park
- ✓Expect busy grounds on weekends, when football and cricket matches bring noise and crowds.
- ✓Wear closed shoes after rain, as parts of the grounds can turn swampy and muddy.
- ✓For evening play, check the soccer fields, as the floodlights occasionally stay on for free use.
Getting to Mackey Park
Mackey Park is at Carrington Road and Richardsons Crescent, Marrickville NSW 2204. It has a public car park on site, and Tempe Railway Station is within easy reach. Cyclists can arrive along the Cooks River cycle path, which connects to the park.
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Frequently asked questions about Mackey Park
Can I take my dog to Mackey Park?
Yes, but only on a leash, as Mackey Park has no off-leash area. A council proposal to allow off-leash exercise when the grounds aren't in use for sport is still in planning.
Is there a playground for young kids at Mackey Park?
Yes. The fenced playground suits toddlers and children of all abilities, and it is shaded.
Are there toilets at Mackey Park?
Yes, the amenities building has all-gender toilets and baby changing facilities.
Is there parking at Mackey Park?
Yes, Mackey Park has its own public car park.
Is Mackey Park wheelchair accessible?
Good pathways run through Mackey Park, the playground has all-abilities access and the amenities building has an accessible toilet.