Waratah Park
Waratah Park is a 22-hectare sports precinct on Rawson Avenue, Sutherland. Its standout feature is a 1.2 km looped cycling and mountain bike circuit, and the park also has the All Abilities Playground, tennis courts, sports fields, bushland, the Sutherland Leisure Centre and the Sutherland Basketball Stadium.
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About Waratah Park
All Abilities Playground at Waratah Park
The All Abilities Playground at Waratah Park opened on 11 July 2025 at a cost of $2.1 million and is the first stage of the Waratah Park Masterplan. The playground has two flying foxes, one with an accessible seat, plus slides, a carousel, swings, a junior bike path and nature play with musical elements. A tunnel and overhead climbing elements are shaped like a native Waratah flower. A transport-themed section holds original tram wheels and tracks donated by the Sydney Tramway Museum at Loftus, and a replica starter's cabin built by the Menai Men's Shed. Fencing and double entry and exit gates surround the playground.
Sports and Recreation at Waratah Park
Waratah Park has tennis courts, an athletics field, a baseball diamond with cricket nets, and fields for soccer, AFL and rugby league, with floodlights on the sports fields. The Sutherland Leisure Centre and the Sutherland Basketball Stadium sit within the precinct. For riders, Waratah Park has a cycling track circuit, a scooter and bike path, and a mountain bike track, along with bushland. A shared pathway runs the length of the site beside Rawson Avenue and is popular with walkers. The Sylvanvale Garden House and Bee Garden Museum and Education Centre are also part of the park.
Facilities at Waratah Park
Visitor tips for Waratah Park
- ✓Book sports grounds through Sutherland Shire Council's Book a Sporting Facility service before training or games.
Getting to Waratah Park
40 Rawson Avenue, Sutherland NSW 2232. The park has parking, and its accessible spaces show real-time availability through the NSW Government Park'nPay app. Loftus and Sutherland railway stations are both within walking distance, and the All Abilities Playground can be reached from the parking area and community bus stops.
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- 📍Sydney Tramway Museum at Loftus
Frequently asked questions about Waratah Park
Does Waratah Park have a playground?
Yes, the fenced All Abilities Playground opened in July 2025 and includes two flying foxes and a transport-themed play area.
Are there toilets at Waratah Park?
Yes, there is a standard toilet, an MLAK toilet and an accessible amenities building at the All Abilities Playground.
Is Waratah Park wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the park has disabled access, and the playground has accessible pathways and a flying fox with an accessible seat.
Where do I park at Waratah Park?
The park has its own parking, and the Park'nPay app shows which accessible spaces are available in real time.
Are there walking or cycling paths at Waratah Park?
Yes, a shared pathway runs beside Rawson Avenue, and riders have a 1.2 km looped circuit plus a mountain bike track.