Peter Van Hasselt Park
Peter Van Hasselt Park is a large open sports park in Lethbridge Park whose standout feature is its soccer fields and baseball diamonds. It also has bike tracks where children ride and walking routes used by dog owners, and kangaroos can be seen lazing in the sun.
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About Peter Van Hasselt Park
Sports Fields and Bike Tracks at Peter Van Hasselt Park
Peter Van Hasselt Park has soccer fields, baseball diamonds and playing fields used for organised games, which makes it a large venue for a wide range of sporting activities. Peter Van Hasselt Park also has bike tracks, where children ride their bikes around the circuit. A toilet block sits in the main grounds alongside the playing fields, and the wider grounds are large and open.
Walking and Kangaroos at Peter Van Hasselt Park
Peter Van Hasselt Park has walking routes across its grounds, with plenty of space for a stroll around the playing fields. Dog owners walk their dogs through the park occasionally, and walkers share the grounds with children riding on the bike tracks. Peter Van Hasselt Park is also home to kangaroos, which can be seen lazing in the sun on the open grounds.
Facilities at Peter Van Hasselt Park
Visitor tips for Peter Van Hasselt Park
- ✓Wear footwear with good grip, as the ground is usually hard underfoot and one corner of the main pitch is very slippery.
- ✓Bring food and drinks, as there are no shops on site.
- ✓Confirm the entrance before you drive, since navigation apps may send you to the far side of the park.
Getting to Peter Van Hasselt Park
Palmyra Avenue, Lethbridge Park NSW 2770. Roadside car parks run along the park's edge, though the main part of the park may be blocked off during the daytime. Vehicles can enter the wider grounds, and baseball access is via the Shanes Park Rural Fire Brigade station.
Open in Google Maps →Frequently asked questions about Peter Van Hasselt Park
Can I take my dog to Peter Van Hasselt Park?
Yes, dog owners occasionally walk their dogs along the park's walking routes.
Are there toilets at Peter Van Hasselt Park?
Yes, a toilet block is located in the main grounds.
Where can visitors park their cars at Peter Van Hasselt Park?
Roadside car parks along Palmyra Avenue are the main option for visitors.
What sports can be played at Peter Van Hasselt Park?
Soccer and baseball are the main sports, and children also ride the bike tracks.
What are the opening hours of Peter Van Hasselt Park?
It is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.