Nita McCrae Park
Nita McCrae Park is a pocket park at 17 Argyle Street, Millers Point NSW 2000, with a publicly accessible children's playground as its standout feature. It also has open turf, seating, pathways and a drinking fountain, and it sits in front of the Millers Point Recreation Centre.
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About Nita McCrae Park
Playground at Nita McCrae Park
Nita McCrae Park has a publicly accessible children's playground, and the City of Sydney maintains it. The park also has a small bespoke play space and a new playground for small children, which sits within the grounds of Abraham Mott Hall and is open to the public. Recent improvements allow access to Nita McCrae Park's play facilities outside the Millers Point community centre's opening hours. This makes the park suitable for families with young children who want a play stop in Millers Point, close to the Millers Point Recreation Centre.
Seating, Lawn and Drinking Water at Nita McCrae Park
Nita McCrae Park has open turf and a grassed area for informal use. Nita McCrae Park has a seating terrace and seats placed along its pathways. Nita McCrae Park has a drinking fountain, which is a bubbler. Nita McCrae Park covers 922 square metres across three land parcels, so it is a compact pocket park rather than a large reserve. Its frontage was expanded through a park frontage upgrade and the removal of a bus layby, which added green space. Visitors can rest on the terrace, sit on the lawn and take a drink before continuing along the paths.
History and Management of Nita McCrae Park
Nita McCrae Park is named after Nita McCrae (1925–1995), a local resident and founding member of The Rocks Resident Action Group. The park sits on the former bus turnaround and tram terminus on Argyle Street and was officially opened on 28 November 2017. Nita McCrae Park is owned by Transport for NSW and classified as Crown Land, with the City of Sydney as Crown Land Manager. The City of Sydney maintains the park, which hosts community-focused events throughout the year in front of the Millers Point Recreation Centre.
Facilities at Nita McCrae Park
Visitor tips for Nita McCrae Park
- ✓Play facilities can be used outside the Millers Point community centre's opening hours, so the playground is available when the centre is closed.
- ✓The playground for small children sits within the grounds of Abraham Mott Hall, so look for it there.
- ✓A drinking fountain (bubbler) is available in the park for a water stop.
- ✓Nita McCrae Park is not an off-leash dog area. Munn Reserve is the designated off-leash site nearby.
- ✓The park hosts community-focused events throughout the year in front of the Millers Point Recreation Centre.
Getting to Nita McCrae Park
17 Argyle Street, Millers Point NSW 2000. The park sits in front of the Millers Point Recreation Centre and is located on the former bus turnaround and tram terminus on Argyle Street.
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- 📍Munn Reserve
- 📍Abraham Mott Hall
- 📍Millers Point Recreation Centre
Frequently asked questions about Nita McCrae Park
Is Nita McCrae Park in Millers Point off-leash for dogs?
No, Nita McCrae Park is not an off-leash area. The City of Sydney limits off-leash dog access to specific parks under its Companion Animals policy. Munn Reserve is the designated site.
Is Nita McCrae Park good for kids, and are there playground facilities?
Yes. Nita McCrae Park has a publicly accessible children's playground maintained by the City of Sydney. A new playground for small children sits within the grounds of Abraham Mott Hall and is open to the public.
What kind of playground equipment is at Nita McCrae Park?
The park has play equipment and a small bespoke play space designed for small children. The play area for small children is located within the grounds of Abraham Mott Hall. Recent improvements allow access to these play facilities outside the community centre's opening hours.
What are the opening hours for Nita McCrae Park?
Access to the park's play facilities extends beyond the Millers Point community centre's opening hours. This means the playground can be used outside those times.
Are there walking paths through Nita McCrae Park?
Yes. Nita McCrae Park has pathways alongside open turf, seats and a seating terrace. The park covers 922 square metres across three land parcels.
What makes Nita McCrae Park different from other parks in Sydney's inner city?
It is a pocket park built on the former bus turnaround and tram terminus on Argyle Street, officially opened on 28 November 2017. It is named after Nita McCrae (1925–1995), a local resident and founding member of The Rocks Resident Action Group.