Sir Henry Parkes Park
Sir Henry Parkes Park is a pine grove reserve in Bullaburra, near Genevieve Road on the Great Western Highway. Its most notable feature is its stand of tall pine trees, a living memorial and the only remaining trace of Sir Henry Parkes's time in the area.
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About Sir Henry Parkes Park
Pine Grove Heritage at Sir Henry Parkes Park
Sir Henry Parkes Park is a pine grove donated by Mr Swain, a Forestry Commissioner in NSW, South Australia and Queensland. The reserve is the only tangible remainder of Sir Henry Parkes's time in the area, which was known as Coleridge before it became Bullaburra. Tall pine trees fill the grounds, with agapanthus growing among them. For anyone interested in Blue Mountains heritage, the grove gives a direct link to the history of the district.
Water Stop and Picnic Space at Sir Henry Parkes Park
Sir Henry Parkes Park has a drinking bubbler and a water tap, and cyclists riding up towards Katoomba stop here on their rides to refill. A cleared area within the park suits a picnic blanket, and one bench offers a place to rest. The park also offers green space and bush walking opportunities. Fences are largely missing between the park and its next-door properties, so keep children and dogs close.
Facilities at Sir Henry Parkes Park
Visitor tips for Sir Henry Parkes Park
- ✓Bring a picnic blanket, since the reserve has only one bench.
Getting to Sir Henry Parkes Park
Sir Henry Parkes Park is near Genevieve Road on the Great Western Highway, Bullaburra NSW 2784, set between houses and back from the highway since the highway upgrade.
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- 📍Red Gum Park
Frequently asked questions about Sir Henry Parkes Park
Does Sir Henry Parkes Park have a toilet?
No, there is no toilet, but the bubbler and tap provide drinking water.
Is Sir Henry Parkes Park fenced for dogs?
Not fully: much of the boundary with the houses next door has no fence.
Who donated the pine trees at Sir Henry Parkes Park?
The trees were a gift from Mr Swain, a Forestry Commissioner.
Are there other parks near Sir Henry Parkes Park?
Red Gum Park, on the south side of town, is the other reserve nearby and also has green space and bush walking.