Riverine Park
Riverine Park is a 7.2-acre green space on West Botany Street, Arncliffe, beside the Cooks River. Its main draw is a large children's playground, with picnic areas and BBQ facilities close by, and a walking and cycling path follows the river through riverside bushland.
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About Riverine Park
Playground and BBQ Area at Riverine Park
Riverine Park has a large playground for children and is labelled kid-friendly. Riverine Park has picnic areas and BBQ facilities close to the playground, so families can cook a meal while children play nearby. Drinking water is available in the park. The big play space, barbecues and picnic spots make Riverine Park suited to weekend family outings and relaxed group lunches in Arncliffe.
Riverside Paths and Wildlife at Riverine Park
Riverine Park has a well-maintained walking and cycling path that follows the Cooks River. Winding trails run through the park for leisurely strolls, brisk jogs and hikes, and the routes are wheelchair accessible with clear signage. Riverine Park has a Swamp viewpoint over its riverside bushland, which supports kookaburras, lorikeets, cockatoos, water dragons and turtles. Riverine Park also has designated areas for yoga and tai chi, and visitors can kayak on the Cooks River.
Facilities at Riverine Park
Visitor tips for Riverine Park
- ✓Bring a bike to ride the cycling path along the river.
- ✓Pack a yoga mat if you plan to use the designated yoga and tai chi areas.
Getting to Riverine Park
West Botany Street, Arncliffe NSW 2205. A bus stop on the park's street is about a one-minute walk away, and bus routes 420, 422, 732S, 769S and N20 pass nearby. Rockdale Station is about a 15-minute walk.
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- 📍Cooks River
Frequently asked questions about Riverine Park
Does Riverine Park have a playground?
Yes, Riverine Park has a large playground that suits young children.
Are there BBQs at Riverine Park?
Yes, BBQ facilities and picnic areas sit near the playground for family meals.
Can I walk or cycle at Riverine Park?
Yes, a walking and cycling path runs along the Cooks River, and winding trails suit strolls and jogs.
Is Riverine Park wheelchair accessible?
Yes, its routes are wheelchair accessible and well signed.
What wildlife can I see at Riverine Park?
You can spot kookaburras, lorikeets and cockatoos, plus water dragons and turtles near the river.