Donnelly Park
Donnelly Park is a waterfront park on the Georges River at Connells Point, best known as the home of the Connells Point Sailing Club. It has a public boat ramp, a jetty and pontoon for fishing and boating, plus a sailing-themed playground, a basketball half-court, barbecues and picnic areas under shady trees.
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About Donnelly Park
Sailing, Boating and Fishing at Donnelly Park
Donnelly Park has been home to the Connells Point Sailing Club since the mid 1960s. The club races on Saturdays from 2pm between September and April and runs Learn to Sail courses. The park has a public boat ramp and a public pontoon at the end of the wharf, and its jetty was upgraded for $264,000 with joint funding from NSW Boating. The 1st Kyle Bay Sea Scouts also use the ramp and jetty. Anglers fish from the wharf for bream, flathead and snapper, and the Georges River suits water sports.
Playground, Basketball and Open Lawn at Donnelly Park
Donnelly Park has a sailing-themed playground with a see-saw, a mini spider web, a swing set and a slippery-dip. The park also has a sealed basketball half-court for a friendly game of shooting hoops. An open grassed area along the foreshore is used for informal games, sport training and social gatherings, and the park hosts events such as markets and drive-in films.
Foreshore Protection Project at Donnelly Park
Donnelly Park is part of the $2.4 million Donnelly Park Foreshore Protection and Environmental Enhancement project, supported by the NSW Government's Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. The works include repairing the ageing sandstone block seawall, new seating, landscaping, an intertidal habitat, saltmarsh planting and low native grasses and shrubs. A new two-metre wide pedestrian path and a lookout over the Georges River are planned, while the existing pontoon, jetty and boat ramps will be retained.
Facilities at Donnelly Park
Visitor tips for Donnelly Park
- ✓Visit in spring or autumn, as summer at Donnelly Park is warm to hot.
- ✓Come on a Saturday afternoon between September and April to watch the club racing from the foreshore.
- ✓Bring your own ball for the basketball half-court.
- ✓Shaded seating gives cover if the weather turns to rain during a picnic.
Getting to Donnelly Park
Donnelly Park is at 163R Kyle Parade, Connells Point NSW 2221. Plenty of parking is available for the day, and a bus stop is nearby.
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- 📍Connells Bay
- 📍Georges River
Frequently asked questions about Donnelly Park
Are dogs allowed at Donnelly Park?
Yes, dogs are welcome, and owners walk them along the paved walkways beside the water.
Does Donnelly Park have a playground?
Yes, there is a sailing-themed playground for children.
Are there toilets at Donnelly Park?
Yes, the park has public toilets for visitors spending the day by the river.
Are there BBQ facilities at Donnelly Park?
Yes, barbecue areas with water taps are available for weekend cooking.
Where do I park at Donnelly Park?
There is plenty of all-day parking at the park on Kyle Parade.