Burnett Street Park
Burnett Street Park is a local community park at the corner of Burnett Street and Merrylands Road in Merrylands, next to the larger Merrylands Park. Its standout feature is its position beside the Merrylands Swimming Centre and its heated outdoor pools, and the park itself has a playground, barbecue areas and picnic facilities.
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About Burnett Street Park
Playground and Picnic Areas at Burnett Street Park
Burnett Street Park has a playground with equipment for toddlers and older children. Burnett Street Park also has barbecue areas and picnic facilities for family gatherings, along with shaded seating and toilet facilities. Grassed open spaces give children room to run under supervision, and the park's position beside the swimming centre and sports fields lets families combine a picnic with a swim or a game.
Swimming Centre Next to Burnett Street Park
The Merrylands Swimming Centre sits within the Merrylands Park precinct, right next to Burnett Street Park. It has an 8-lane 50-metre competition pool, a training pool and a babies' pool, all heated to 27°C. The centre includes change rooms suitable for all ages and a kiosk, and grassed areas around the pools give swimmers space to relax or have a picnic between swim sessions.
Sports Fields and Tennis Courts Near Burnett Street Park
Merrylands Park, beside Burnett Street Park, has tennis courts for community use and sporting fields for cricket, football and soccer. The fields have spectator seating and floodlighting for night training, and Merrylands Park also has a scoreboard, a referee's room and a club room for organised sport. Shaded areas serve spectators and players, and the facilities suit both competitive and recreational players.
Facilities at Burnett Street Park
Visitor tips for Burnett Street Park
- ✓Book sports facilities through Cumberland City Council on (02) 8757 9000.
- ✓Arrive early on weekends, when sporting events and the swimming centre make the area busy.
- ✓Bring your own food and utensils for the barbecues.
Getting to Burnett Street Park
48 Burnett Street, Merrylands NSW 2160, at the corner of Burnett Street and Merrylands Road. Over 200 off-street car spaces serve the precinct, and more parking is available at the northern tennis court car park near the swimming centre.
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- 📍Merrylands Park
- 📍Merrylands Swimming Centre
- 📍Kurung Reserve Dog Off-Leash Facility (1.5 km, Holroyd)
- 📍Holroyd Gardens
- 📍Central Gardens Nature Reserve
Frequently asked questions about Burnett Street Park
Can dogs go off-leash at Burnett Street Park?
No, dogs must stay on a leash here. The fully fenced Kurung Reserve Dog Off-Leash Facility at 5 Fox Street, Holroyd, about 1.5 km away, has natural grass for off-leash play.
Does Burnett Street Park have a playground?
Yes, its play equipment suits both toddlers and older kids.
Are there BBQs at Burnett Street Park?
Yes, barbecue areas are available for picnics and family gatherings.
Is there parking at Burnett Street Park?
Yes, there are more than 200 off-street spaces close by.
Is there a pool near Burnett Street Park?
Yes, the Merrylands Swimming Centre next door has a heated babies' pool as well as training and competition pools.