Oatley Memorial Gardens
Oatley Memorial Gardens is a four-hectare park on the corner of Oatley Avenue and Frederick Street, Oatley NSW 2223, known for heritage trees and shrubs. Its standout feature is a fenced, all-abilities playground shaded by mature trees, which includes toddler equipment and a disability swing.
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About Oatley Memorial Gardens
Playground at Oatley Memorial Gardens
Oatley Memorial Gardens has two children's playgrounds, and its all-abilities playground is fenced and shaded by mature trees. The playground has toddler equipment and a disability swing, so Oatley Memorial Gardens suits families with toddlers and children with disabilities. The playground opened in 2010 and sits within the gardens' shaded grounds. Toilets, seats, tables, and parking are available at the playground area. Parents can supervise young children while resting on the seating under the trees, which makes Oatley Memorial Gardens a relaxed choice for a morning out with young children.
Picnic Areas and Amenities at Oatley Memorial Gardens
Oatley Memorial Gardens has picnic areas with picnic tables and seating. Oatley Memorial Gardens has shelter for visitors who want a covered place to sit. Oatley Memorial Gardens has toilets on site, so families can plan a longer stay with young children. The picnic areas combine tables, seats, and shelter in one parkland setting. These facilities make Oatley Memorial Gardens suited to a relaxed family picnic or a lunch break during a day out.
Heritage Trees and Gardens at Oatley Memorial Gardens
Oatley Memorial Gardens covers about four hectares of parkland. Oatley Memorial Gardens contains many heritage trees and shrubs. Oatley Memorial Gardens has a cottage-style garden and a water feature. Oatley Memorial Gardens was planned in 1941, when a council engineer drew up the parkland plans. Oatley Memorial Gardens also serves as a commemorative site, honouring those who served in Australia's conflicts. The gardens' mix of heritage plantings and memorial purpose makes Oatley Memorial Gardens a green gateway into Oatley Village.
Open Lawn and Group Activities at Oatley Memorial Gardens
Oatley Memorial Gardens has a large open lawn for ball games. Oatley Memorial Gardens hosts netball and athletics on its open lawn. Fitness groups use the open lawn at Oatley Memorial Gardens for group activity. Oatley Memorial Gardens offers open space for weddings. The open lawn is the main sports area of Oatley Memorial Gardens, giving groups room to play, train, and gather in one large open space.
Facilities at Oatley Memorial Gardens
Visitor tips for Oatley Memorial Gardens
- ✓Take toddlers to the fenced all-abilities playground, which has toddler equipment and a disability swing.
- ✓Use the picnic tables and shelter for a family lunch, with toilets available on site.
- ✓Head to the open lawn if your group plans ball games, netball, or athletics.
- ✓Walk the walking track to see the heritage trees and shrubs across about four hectares.
- ✓Look for the cottage-style garden and water feature while you explore the grounds.
- ✓Plan a stop at the playground area, where toilets, seats, and tables are available.
Getting to Oatley Memorial Gardens
Corner of Oatley Avenue and Frederick Street, Oatley NSW 2223, between Oatley Parade and Oatley Avenue, south of Hurstville Road. Parking is available at the gardens.
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- 📍Oatley Village
- 📍Hurstville Road
- 📍Oatley Parade
- 📍Oatley Avenue
- 📍Frederick Street
Frequently asked questions about Oatley Memorial Gardens
Is there a playground for young kids at Oatley Memorial Gardens?
Yes. Oatley Memorial Gardens has two children's playgrounds, and one is a fenced all-abilities playground with toddler equipment and a disability swing. The playground opened in 2010 and is shaded by mature trees.
Are there toilets and change rooms at Oatley Memorial Gardens?
Yes, Oatley Memorial Gardens has toilets. Toilets are listed among the gardens' amenities, alongside picnic tables and seating, and they are available at the playground area.
Are there picnic tables and shaded areas at Oatley Memorial Gardens?
Yes, Oatley Memorial Gardens has picnic tables, seating, and shelter. The fenced all-abilities playground is shaded by mature trees, and the gardens contain many heritage trees and shrubs.
Is Oatley Memorial Gardens good for a family day out with toddlers?
Oatley Memorial Gardens suits families with toddlers. It has a fenced all-abilities playground with toddler equipment and a disability swing, along with picnic tables, seating, and toilets. Two children's playgrounds give families two play areas during a day out.
Is there parking at Oatley Memorial Gardens, and is it free?
Yes, parking is available at Oatley Memorial Gardens. The gardens sit on the corner of Oatley Avenue and Frederick Street in Oatley NSW 2223, between Oatley Parade and Oatley Avenue, south of Hurstville Road.
Are there walking paths or loops around Oatley Memorial Gardens?
Oatley Memorial Gardens has a walking track through its grounds. The track sits within the park's four hectares of heritage trees and shrubs, so walkers can see the gardens' planting as they go.