Yellomundee Park
Yellomundee Park is a public park on the corner of Caroline and Hugo streets in Redfern, named after Darug Elder Yellomundee. Its standout feature is a large cast-iron fountain, and the park also has two playgrounds split by age group and two picnic shelters.
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About Yellomundee Park
Playgrounds and Picnic Shelters at Yellomundee Park
Yellomundee Park has two playgrounds: one designed for older children and one for younger children. Because the play areas are split by age group, families with children of different ages can visit together, and each child has equipment that suits them. Yellomundee Park also has two picnic shelters, which give families dedicated spots to eat and gather after play. The large cast-iron fountain is the park's most visible feature.
History and Naming of Yellomundee Park
Yellomundee Park honours Yellomundee, an Elder of the Boorooberongal clan of the Darug people, also known as Yarramundi, son of Gomebeeree, born about 1750 and died after 1818. Houses stood on the land from the early 1880s. In the 1950s the site formed part of a road reserve for the southern expressway, which was not needed, and the council later acquired it. In 1961 it became a park called the Charles Lawrence rest area. Yellomundee Park was extensively upgraded after consultation with the local Aboriginal community and renamed in 1995.
Facilities at Yellomundee Park
Getting to Yellomundee Park
Corner of Caroline and Hugo streets, Redfern NSW 2016 (listed as 1B Caroline St). About a two-minute walk from Redfern station. A steel bridge links the park to adjoining streets and gives direct access to the playground.
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Frequently asked questions about Yellomundee Park
Does Yellomundee Park have a playground for young kids?
Yes. Younger and older kids each get their own playground here.
Can you have a picnic at Yellomundee Park?
Yes, two picnic shelters offer groups a covered place to eat.
How do I get to Yellomundee Park by train?
Get off at Redfern station; the park is about two minutes' walk away.
Who is Yellomundee Park named after?
It is named after Yellomundee, a Darug Elder of the Boorooberongal clan, and took the name in 1995.