Thorpe Park
Thorpe Park is a 1.8-acre open park in Hurstville, best known for its turf cricket pitch with a net and a batting cage that opens onto a rarely crowded green field. The park also has a small playground with a slide and two swings, plus well-paved paths for walking and running.
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About Thorpe Park
Cricket Pitch and Batting Cage at Thorpe Park
Thorpe Park has a turf cricket pitch with a net for practice. Its batting cage opens directly onto the field, so players can step from the cage onto open grass without leaving the park. The green field is a decent size and rarely crowded, giving room for casual ball games, personal net practice and group gatherings. Benches around the perimeter give players and spectators somewhere to rest between sessions.
Leisure Playground at Thorpe Park
Thorpe Park has a Leisure Playground for young children, with a slide and two swings. The play space is small and older, and its ground is covered with sawdust. The playground has no shading. A bench and picnic table sit beside the play area, so carers can sit while children play, and older children have room to run on the open field next to it.
Walking and Running Paths at Thorpe Park
Thorpe Park has well-paved tracks and scenic pathways for walking and running. The park is a common spot for daily jogging, and runners can circle the open green field at their own pace because the park is never busy. Tree-lined edges add shade along some routes, which suits older walkers and regular exercisers. Lorikeets, kookaburras, possums and water dragons can be spotted around the park.
Facilities at Thorpe Park
Visitor tips for Thorpe Park
- ✓Visit in spring or autumn, as summer here is hot and humid and winter is cooler and wet.
- ✓Bring sun protection for playground visits in the middle of the day.
- ✓Bring your own cricket bat and ball to use the turf pitch and batting cage.
- ✓Warm up and stretch at the playground before setting off on a walk or run.
Getting to Thorpe Park
Thorpe Park is at 31 Low Street, Hurstville NSW 2220, with plenty of parking available at the park.
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Does Thorpe Park have a playground?
Yes, there is a small playground with a slide and two swings, though it has no shade.
Can I practise cricket at Thorpe Park?
Yes, the turf pitch has a practice net, and the batting cage leads straight onto the field.
Is there parking at Thorpe Park?
Yes, there is plenty of parking at the park.
Are there walking paths at Thorpe Park?
Yes, paved paths suit walkers and joggers, and trees along the edges shade some routes.
Is there a picnic table at Thorpe Park?
Yes, a picnic table and a bench sit next to the playground, with more benches around the edge of the park.