Tom Hunter Park
Tom Hunter Park is a sports and recreation park in the Springwood area of the Blue Mountains, named after former Blue Mountains Mayor Clr Tom Hunter. Its standout feature is a grass athletics running track used by Springwood Little Athletics, alongside a cricket field, parking lot and picnic shelters.
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About Tom Hunter Park
Athletics and Cricket Facilities at Tom Hunter Park
Tom Hunter Park has facility grass athletics track, which Springwood Little Athletics uses for Saturday sessions starting at 7:30am. Tom Hunter Park has facility cricket field, and Springwood Cricket Club is a user of the park. Tom Hunter Park has sports lighting that the athletics club still uses, provided through funding from the AFL after the body was granted shared use of the park in 2006. Tom Hunter Park has Springwood District Athletics Club as a user, and the club lists Tom Hunter Park as its venue. The long jump pits at Tom Hunter Park were moved with AFL funding, giving the athletics program its current layout.
Walking, Running and Hiking at Tom Hunter Park
Tom Hunter Park has walking section that visitors use for walking, running and hiking. Tom Hunter Park has activities of walking, running and hiking as its main recreation options. Tom Hunter Park is typically best visited in spring and autumn, when conditions are most comfortable for outdoor activity. Tom Hunter Park has a climate of mild winters and warm summers, so checking the forecast before a visit is advised. Tom Hunter Park has wildlife including parrots and cockatoos, with occasional possums and water dragons near its ponds and waterways.
History and Community Use of Tom Hunter Park
Tom Hunter Park opened in 1979 and is named after Clr Tom Hunter, a former Mayor of the Blue Mountains. Joan Hunter, widow of Clr Tom Hunter, performed the park's opening. Tom Hunter Park was granted shared use to the AFL in 2006, and that arrangement funded new lights and moved the long jump pits. Tom Hunter Park has Springwood District Athletics Club as a long-standing user. Tom Hunter Park has Springwood Cricket Club as a later user, adding cricket to its community sporting calendar.
Facilities at Tom Hunter Park
Visitor tips for Tom Hunter Park
- ✓Visit in spring or autumn, the most comfortable seasons for walking at Tom Hunter Park.
- ✓Check the weather forecast before you go, since summers are warm and winters are mild.
- ✓Enter 10 Prunella Place, Faulconbridge NSW 2776 into your navigation to find the park.
- ✓Bring binoculars to spot parrots and cockatoos, and watch the ponds for water dragons.
- ✓Plan a Saturday morning visit from 7:30am to see Springwood Little Athletics sessions on the grass track.
- ✓Use the picnic shelters for a break between walks or a family picnic.
Getting to Tom Hunter Park
10 Prunella Place, Faulconbridge NSW 2776. The park has a parking lot for visitors. Postal mailing address for the athletics club is Springwood NSW 2777. The park is near Sassafras Park nature reserve and Springwood High School.
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- 📍Sassafras Park nature reserve
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Frequently asked questions about Tom Hunter Park
What facilities does Tom Hunter Park in Springwood have?
Tom Hunter Park has a grass athletics running track and a cricket field. It also has a parking lot, shelters that visitors can use for a break or picnic, and a walking section. Ponds and waterways in the park attract parrots, cockatoos and occasional water dragons.
Is Tom Hunter Park a good spot for a picnic?
Tom Hunter Park has shelters that visitors can use for a break or a picnic. The park also has walking and running routes, so a picnic can be combined with exercise. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for a picnic visit.
What sports or recreation options are available at Tom Hunter Park?
Tom Hunter Park has a grass athletics track used by Springwood Little Athletics on Saturdays at 7:30am. The park also has a cricket field used by Springwood Cricket Club. Walking, running and hiking are all popular activities on the park's walking section.
Are there sports fields or courts at Tom Hunter Park in Springwood?
Tom Hunter Park has a cricket field and a running track. The park's athletics track is grass and is used by Springwood District Athletics Club. Sports lighting at the park was provided through AFL funding after shared use was granted in 2006.
Where do I park when visiting Tom Hunter Park?
Tom Hunter Park has a parking lot for visitors. The park is listed at 10 Prunella Place, Faulconbridge NSW 2776. It sits near Sassafras Park nature reserve and Springwood High School.
Are there walking paths or trails in Tom Hunter Park?
Tom Hunter Park has a walking section used for walking, running and hiking. The park is typically best walked in spring and autumn. Visitors should check the forecast before going, as summers are warm.