Little Ashton Park
Little Ashton Park is an 8280 sqm bushland and garden reserve on Whiting Beach Road in Mosman, beside Taronga Zoo Wharf. Its standout feature is rock art set within the bushland, and the reserve also has a children's playground, a BBQ, a picnic area, a shelter and a walking route through to Whiting Beach.
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About Little Ashton Park
Bushland and Rock Art at Little Ashton Park
Little Ashton Park contains 8280 sqm of bushland and gardens on the harbour foreshore in Mosman. The reserve's main cultural feature is rock art set within the leafy bushland, which gives this compact park a mix of natural and cultural interest. A walking route crosses Little Ashton Park and leads down to Whiting Beach, so the bushland can be explored on foot on the way to the water.
Playground, BBQ and Picnic Area at Little Ashton Park
Little Ashton Park has a children's playground, a picnic area and a BBQ, so families can cook a meal while children play nearby. A shelter at Little Ashton Park gives cover from the weather, and drinking water and toilets are provided on site, which makes longer visits practical. The mix of play equipment, picnic space and leafy bushland suits a relaxed family outing in Mosman.
Facilities at Little Ashton Park
Visitor tips for Little Ashton Park
- ✓Visit on a Sunday between 9 am and 3 pm if you want to collect free mulch.
Getting to Little Ashton Park
90 Vista Street, Mosman NSW 2088, on Whiting Beach Road next to Taronga Zoo Wharf, with Taronga Zoo 290 metres to the south. Vehicle access is limited and trailers are not permitted. Drivers entering the Taronga Zoo carpark will see the park's bushland on their right.
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- 📍Taronga Zoo
- 📍Whiting Beach
Frequently asked questions about Little Ashton Park
Is there a playground at Little Ashton Park?
Yes, Little Ashton Park has a playground for children within its bushland setting.
Can dogs go off-leash at Little Ashton Park?
No, Little Ashton Park is not a listed off-leash area, so dogs must be kept on a leash. Mosman's off-leash areas include Clifton Gardens Reserve, Sirius Park, Rosherville Reserve, Sirius Cove, and Spit West and Spit East Reserves.
Are there toilets at Little Ashton Park?
Yes, toilets and drinking water are both available in the reserve.
Can I have a BBQ or picnic at Little Ashton Park?
Yes, there is a BBQ and a picnic area, with a shelter for cover if the weather turns.
Can I walk to Whiting Beach from Little Ashton Park?
Yes, a path through the reserve takes you to Whiting Beach.