Macarthur Park
Macarthur Park is a heritage park in Camden, opened in 1906 and best known for its heritage rose garden. Its grounds also hold a wisteria walk, the Cenotaph and Camden's War Memorial, the Faithfull-Anderson Fountain, a pond, and a playground with barbecue and picnic areas for families.
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About Macarthur Park
Heritage Rose Garden and Wisteria Walk at Macarthur Park
The heritage rose garden at Macarthur Park is the park's most distinctive garden feature. A wisteria walk gives visitors a second defined route through the park's historic grounds. Macarthur Park also has a walking track and walking trails, a pond and scenic views. The gardens sit within Camden's long-established public green space, so one visit can take in both the roses and the wisteria.
War Memorials and Historic Landmarks at Macarthur Park
Macarthur Park holds the Cenotaph, which honours World War One soldiers, and Camden's War Memorial, giving the park a central place in local commemoration. The Faithfull-Anderson Fountain stands in the grounds; it once stood where the roundabout at the intersection of John and Argyle Street is now. Mrs Elizabeth Macarthur-Onslow, a granddaughter of John Macarthur, gave the park to the people of Camden in 1905, and a shelter built in 1913 stands in her memory.
Playground and Picnic Areas at Macarthur Park
Macarthur Park has a playground for children, along with barbecue areas and picnic areas where families and friends can share a meal outdoors. Public toilets and a cafe or dining option on site support a longer stay. Because the playground, barbecues and picnic spots all sit within the same grounds, Macarthur Park works well for a full day out with children, combined with a stroll past the gardens and memorials.
Facilities at Macarthur Park
Getting to Macarthur Park
16 Menangle Road, Camden NSW 2570.
Open in Google Maps →Frequently asked questions about Macarthur Park
Does Macarthur Park have a playground?
Yes, the park has a children's playground, making it a good stop for a family outing.
Can you have a barbecue at Macarthur Park?
Yes, the park has barbecue areas suited to group meals with family or friends.
Are there public toilets at Macarthur Park?
Yes, public toilets are available in the park.
Is Macarthur Park wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Macarthur Park has wheelchair access and actively welcomes people with access needs.
When did Macarthur Park open?
It opened in 1906, a year after Mrs Elizabeth Macarthur-Onslow gave the park to Camden's people.