Wicks Park
Wicks Park is a neighbourhood park on Victoria Road in Marrickville whose standout feature is its long-established tennis courts, home to a tennis school. The park also has a shaded playground with swings and a slide, BBQs, picnic tables, new public toilets and mature shade trees, and dogs are welcome on a leash.
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About Wicks Park
Tennis Courts at Wicks Park
Wicks Park has long-established tennis courts, and a tennis school operates there. Coaches and schools hold licences to use the courts, so the courts are sometimes unavailable for casual play, most often on weekday mornings and afternoons when lessons are scheduled. Tennis is one of the regular daytime uses of Wicks Park, alongside dog walking, picnicking, play and plane spotting.
Playground at Wicks Park
Wicks Park has a playground with swings and a slide in a shaded kids playing area. Large, mature trees across the park keep the play space cooler on hot summer days. Wicks Park has new public toilets, with accessible toilets in the amenities building. A wheelchair-accessible entrance makes Wicks Park practical for families with prams and for visitors with mobility needs.
Picnic Areas and BBQs at Wicks Park
Wicks Park has BBQs, picnic tables and a picnic area for families and groups. Mature trees spread shade over the picnic spots, which keeps lunches and afternoon gatherings comfortable through summer. Inner West Council manages Wicks Park and has prepared a Plan of Management and Masterplan for its future layout, so groups planning a larger gathering should note that the layout is under review.
Facilities at Wicks Park
Visitor tips for Wicks Park
- ✓Check tennis court availability before you go if you want a casual game.
- ✓Visit in the morning to see tai chi being practised in the park.
Getting to Wicks Park
202-218 Victoria Road, Marrickville NSW 2204, at the busy intersection of Victoria Road and Sydenham Road. Parking is limited.
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- 📍Wicks Park Cafe (Double Roasters coffee), 199 Victoria Road, opposite the park
Frequently asked questions about Wicks Park
Are dogs allowed at Wicks Park?
Yes, dogs are permitted, and owners are asked to keep them on a leash throughout the park.
What playground equipment is at Wicks Park?
Children can use swings and a slide, and trees keep the play area shaded.
Are there public toilets at Wicks Park?
Yes, visitors can use the new public toilets in the park.
Is there parking at Wicks Park?
Only limited parking is available near the busy Victoria Road and Sydenham Road intersection, so allow extra time to find a space.
Is Wicks Park wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the entrance is wheelchair accessible, and accessible toilets are available.