Heathcote Sesquicentenary Park
Heathcote Sesquicentenary Park is a 2.4-hectare park on Bottle Forest Road in Heathcote, and its standout feature is a pair of playgrounds, one with slides and a climber and one with swings and a climbing frame. Grassed play areas bordered by trees sit beside about 1.5 hectares of bushland.
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About Heathcote Sesquicentenary Park
Playgrounds at Heathcote Sesquicentenary Park
Heathcote Sesquicentenary Park has two separate play areas for children. The first playground has slides, a climber and seats, all set on bark softfall that gives children a cushioned surface beneath the equipment. The second playground has swings and a climbing frame. Parents visiting with toddlers and older children can use both play areas in one visit, and the grassed areas give children open ground to run on.
Bushland at Heathcote Sesquicentenary Park
Heathcote Sesquicentenary Park covers 2.4 hectares, and about 1.5 hectares of that area is bushland. The bushland needs rehabilitation from weeds, erosion and feral deer. Bushcare volunteers meet at Heathcote Sesquicentenary Park on the first Thursday or first Saturday of the month to work on it. Visitors who enjoy natural areas will find the bushland a contrast to the playgrounds and grassed areas.
Facilities at Heathcote Sesquicentenary Park
Getting to Heathcote Sesquicentenary Park
Heathcote Sesquicentenary Park is at 37R-39R Bottle Forest Road, Heathcote NSW 2233.
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- 📍Eltham Place Reserve (5-minute walk, 480m)
Frequently asked questions about Heathcote Sesquicentenary Park
Does Heathcote Sesquicentenary Park have a playground?
Yes, the park has two separate playgrounds that suit both toddlers and older children.
Is there bushland at Heathcote Sesquicentenary Park?
Yes, about 1.5 hectares of the park is bushland, which Bushcare volunteers help restore.
Why is it called Heathcote Sesquicentenary Park?
The park was officially named on 31 October 1992 to mark Heathcote's first 150 years, from 1842 to 1992.
Is there another playground near Heathcote Sesquicentenary Park?
Yes, Eltham Place Reserve has its own playground and is within a short walk.