Redfern Park
Redfern Park is a public park on Redfern Street, Redfern, with two playgrounds, a skate plaza, two basketball courts, barbecue and picnic facilities, a cafe and Redfern Oval. Its most notable feature is an off-leash dog area, open from 4:30pm to 9:30am, which suits dog walks before and after the working day.
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Playgrounds at Redfern Park
Redfern Park has two playgrounds for children of different ages. The enclosed playground has equipment for toddlers and young children, including swings and a slide covered by a shade sail. The open playground offers water and adventure play elements. Together the playgrounds suit infants, pre-schoolers and primary school students, and natural shade is available nearby. Public toilets sit within the park next to the cafe.
Sports and Skate Facilities at Redfern Park
Redfern Park has two basketball courts and a basketball practice area for casual play. The mini street-style skate plaza has manny pads, ledges and a bank to ledge, and it suits skaters and BMX riders of all ages and abilities. Bench seating sits nearby the skate plaza and sports areas. Redfern Oval is a fenced rugby league ground with a covered, lit grandstand and flood lighting, used for rugby and touch football. The oval is closed for upgrade works and is expected to reopen in February 2027, weather permitting.
Cafe, Picnics and Memorials at Redfern Park
Redfern Park has barbecue and picnic facilities for group meals, and a cafe with outdoor dining sells food on site. A picnic can be combined with a walk past the park's public art and war memorials, which include the site of Paul Keating's 'Redfern Speech'. For indoor gatherings, the community room at Redfern Oval is a hireable space for 50 people.
Facilities at Redfern Park
Visitor tips for Redfern Park
- ✓Pack a change of clothes for children using the water play in the open playground.
- ✓Finish evening basketball or skate sessions before 8:30pm, when the park lighting goes out.
Getting to Redfern Park
Redfern Park is at 51 Redfern Street, Redfern NSW 2016. Redfern and Central train stations are within walking distance.
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- 📍Reconciliation Park Playground
- 📍Waterloo Park
- 📍Prince Alfred Park
Frequently asked questions about Redfern Park
Can I let my dog off-leash at Redfern Park?
Yes, during the off-leash hours of 4:30pm to 9:30am.
Does Redfern Park have a playground for toddlers?
Yes. Little ones can use the enclosed playground, where the swings and slide sit under a shade sail.
Are there toilets at Redfern Park?
Yes, public toilets are inside the park beside the cafe.
Are there BBQs at Redfern Park?
Yes, barbecues and picnic facilities are available.
What are the opening hours for Redfern Park?
Redfern Park is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.