Gifford Park
Gifford Park is a fully fenced public park at 69A Arcadia Street, Penshurst NSW 2222, with a standout playground featuring a climbing gym, shade sails and a toddlers play shed. It also offers a public BBQ area, picnic tables, toilets and an oval.
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Playground and Shade at Gifford Park
Gifford Park has a playground that was fully refurbished with new equipment. The playground has a climbing gym and a toddlers play shed, making it suited to younger children as well as older kids. Gifford Park has soft fall ground and rubber surfacing beneath the play equipment, which cushions falls during play. Gifford Park also has shade sails and shade structures over the playground, so children can play in shade on sunny days. The park is fully fenced, which keeps young children contained within the play area. The playground is designed to be accessible for all abilities, so families with mixed needs can use the same space together.
Picnic, BBQ and Toilet Facilities at Gifford Park
Gifford Park has a public BBQ area, so visitors can cook a meal on site without bringing their own cooking equipment. Gifford Park has picnic tables and seats placed near the playground and open grass areas, giving families a place to eat together. Gifford Park has toilets on site, which makes it practical for longer visits with children. The park's shade structures and sun shade cover the picnic and seating areas, so families can sit comfortably through the middle of the day. Gifford Park combines the BBQ area, picnic tables, toilets and playground in one location, so a full family day out needs no travel between separate spaces.
Sports and Community Activities at Gifford Park
Gifford Park has an oval, which hosts organised sport in the area. Hurstville Glory FC uses Gifford Park as its home ground, so football matches and training take place at the park. Gifford Park also hosts Qigong practice classes on Fridays from 10am to 12pm, open to community members. The park's oval and open space support both team sport and informal recreation, such as kicking a ball or running. Gifford Park offers a mix of structured sport and community activity, which makes it useful for both regular members of local clubs and casual visitors.
Facilities at Gifford Park
Visitor tips for Gifford Park
- ✓Use the shaded playground areas, since shade sails and shade structures cover the play equipment.
- ✓Plan for the toddlers play shed if you have children under school age, as it is designed for younger kids.
- ✓Bring food for the public BBQ area and picnic tables, which are located within the park.
- ✓Use the on-site toilets during longer visits with children.
- ✓Walk from Penshurst railway station, which takes about 16 minutes over 1.3 km.
- ✓Visit on a Friday morning to see the Qigong practice classes running from 10am to 12pm.
Getting to Gifford Park
69A Arcadia Street, Penshurst NSW 2222. Gifford Park has parking on site. Penshurst railway station is 1.3 km away, about a 16-minute walk.
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What facilities does Gifford Park in Penshurst have?
Gifford Park has a fully fenced playground with a climbing gym, a toddlers play shed and shade sails. The park also has a public BBQ area, picnic tables, seats, toilets and an oval. Gifford Park has on-site parking and is accessible for all abilities.
Is Gifford Park good for young kids?
Gifford Park has a toddler friendly play area, including a toddlers play shed. The park is fully fenced, which keeps young children inside the play space. Gifford Park also has shade sails and shade structures over the playground.
Are there BBQ facilities at Gifford Park?
Gifford Park has a public BBQ area for visitors. The BBQ area sits alongside picnic tables and toilets. Families can cook and eat at the park in one visit.
Are there tennis courts or sports fields at Gifford Park?
Gifford Park has an oval for sport. Hurstville Glory FC uses Gifford Park as its home ground. Gifford Park also hosts Qigong practice classes on Fridays from 10am to 12pm.
Where do I park when visiting Gifford Park in Penshurst?
Gifford Park is located at 69A Arcadia Street, Penshurst NSW 2222. Gifford Park has parking on site. Penshurst railway station is 1.3 km from the park, about a 16-minute walk.
Is Gifford Park wheelchair accessible?
Gifford Park is designed for all abilities. The park has toilets on site. The playground has soft fall and rubber surfacing under the equipment.