Walford Park
Walford Park is a picnic park at 21 Gates Ave, Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains. Its most notable feature is a set of heritage concrete picnic shelters built last century as cave-like huts, and the park sits beside Lake Catalina, with bushland of the old race track alongside.
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About Walford Park
Heritage Picnic Shelters at Walford Park
Walford Park has concrete picnic shelters shaped like cave-like huts, an unusual design that few local parks still have. The shelters were built last century and are kept as heritage features, so they show an older style of park construction in Katoomba. Each shelter gives picnickers a covered place to sit and eat outdoors, which makes Walford Park a picnic spot with character for families and visitors on a Blue Mountains day out.
Lake Catalina and Bushland at Walford Park
Walford Park sits beside Lake Catalina, a small, pond-like lake that gives the park a calm water outlook. Lake Catalina once held a Catalina flying boat that was used to screen movies, an unusual piece of local history. Bushland of the old race track lies alongside Walford Park and surrounds it with trees, and a swimming pool is close by, so the park sits within a cluster of recreation spots in Katoomba.
Road Builders Memorial and Birdlife at Walford Park
Walford Park holds a Road Builders memorial, which commemorates the road builders who worked in the area and is a point of interest for anyone exploring local history in Katoomba. Walford Park also has birdlife, and several bird species have been seen there. Together, the memorial and the birds give visitors something to look for beyond the lake and the picnic shelters, making the park a short history and nature stop.
Facilities at Walford Park
Visitor tips for Walford Park
- ✓Bring binoculars to spot the park's birds.
- ✓Check the weather before you go, because rain in the Blue Mountains can arrive suddenly.
Getting to Walford Park
21 Gates Ave, Katoomba NSW 2780.
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- 📍Lake Catalina
Frequently asked questions about Walford Park
Are there picnic shelters at Walford Park?
Yes. The park's covered picnic spots are heritage concrete huts with a cave-like shape, dating from last century.
Is Walford Park near Lake Catalina?
Yes. Lake Catalina lies right next to Walford Park.
Can you go birdwatching at Walford Park?
Yes, the park has birdlife, so it suits a spot of birdwatching.
Is there a swimming pool near Walford Park?
Yes, a swimming pool is close to the park.