Lang Park
Lang Park is a 3.3-acre park at 11 Carinya Avenue, St Marys NSW 2760, with a cricket field and cricket pitch. Its standout feature is the WWII Munitions Memorial Garden, which honours workers at the St Marys munitions factory during the Second World War.
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About Lang Park
WWII Munitions Memorial Garden at Lang Park
Lang Park contains the WWII Munitions Memorial Garden, which is the park's main historical feature. The garden has interpretive signage that acknowledges the men and women who worked at the St Marys munitions factory during the Second World War. Lang Park displays a trolley, bomb shell casings and other artefacts from the original factory within the garden. The garden faces Carinya Avenue, and its nearest cross street is Crana Street. The memorial garden was first dedicated in 1995 by the Australia Remembers Committee and rededicated on 14 February 2018 after rejuvenation. Its inscription reads "War Factories Now Future Industrial Centres". Funding came from the Australian Government, the Australia Remembers Committee, Australian Defence Industries and Penrith City Council.
Cricket Field and Open Green Space at Lang Park
Lang Park has a cricket field, which is listed among its sport facilities. Lang Park provides a cricket court for sports activities. Lang Park has a cricket pitch available for practice. Lang Park is classified as a sports facility and offers amenities for walking and running. Lang Park has a large open green space that supports casual outdoor activity. As a 3.3-acre park, Lang Park combines its sports facilities with the WWII Munitions Memorial Garden in one location.
Shade Trees and Wildlife at Lang Park
Lang Park has shade trees around its perimeter, which border the park's open green space. Lang Park has limited seating at its front entrance. Lang Park is home to cockatoos, lorikeets, kookaburras, possums, lizards and other small mammals. Lang Park experiences hot summers and cooler, sometimes rainy winters. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit Lang Park, when the weather is most comfortable for time outdoors.
Facilities at Lang Park
Visitor tips for Lang Park
- ✓Use the limited seating at the front entrance of Lang Park when you arrive.
- ✓Visit the WWII Munitions Memorial Garden, which faces Carinya Avenue near the Crana Street corner.
- ✓Plan spring or autumn visits, as summers at Lang Park are hot and winters are cooler and sometimes rainy.
- ✓Look for cockatoos, lorikeets, kookaburras, possums and lizards around the park.
- ✓Park beside St Mary's Village, which is situated next to Lang Park.
- ✓Bring cricket gear to use the cricket pitch available for practice at Lang Park.
Getting to Lang Park
11 Carinya Avenue, St Marys NSW 2760, with Crana Street as the nearest cross street. Parking is available next to the park, and St Mary's Village is situated next to Lang Park.
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Frequently asked questions about Lang Park
What makes Lang Park in St Marys different from other parks in the area?
Lang Park contains the WWII Munitions Memorial Garden, which has interpretive signage about the men and women who worked at the St Marys munitions factory during the Second World War. The garden also holds a trolley, bomb shell casings and other artefacts from the original factory. It was first dedicated in 1995 and rededicated on 14 February 2018.
Where do I park when visiting Lang Park, and is parking free?
Parking is available next to Lang Park. St Mary's Village is situated beside the park, and the park's address is 11 Carinya Avenue, St Marys NSW 2760.
What sports facilities or fields are available at Lang Park?
Lang Park has a cricket field listed among its sport facilities. The park provides a cricket court for sports activities, and a cricket pitch is available for practice.
Is there a sports oval or courts at Lang Park St Marys?
Lang Park provides a cricket court for sports activities. The park also has a cricket pitch available for practice, and its cricket field is listed among its sport facilities.
What's the best time of day to visit Lang Park?
Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit Lang Park. Summers are hot, while winters are cooler and sometimes rainy.
Are there walking or running paths around Lang Park?
Lang Park has amenities for walking and running. A large open green space is bordered by shade trees around the park's perimeter.