The Ponds Parklands
The Ponds Parklands is a community parkland of over 80 hectares in The Ponds, neighbouring Quakers Hill NSW. Its standout feature is more than four kilometres of walking tracks and cycleways, plus a lakefront walkway around Ironbark Lake.
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About The Ponds Parklands
Walking Tracks and Lakefront Walkway at The Ponds Parklands
The Ponds Parklands has more than four kilometres of walking tracks and cycleways, suited to walkers, runners and cyclists. The Ponds Parklands has a safe and continuous walkway around The Lake, which forms a defining feature of the five-hectare community parkland. The Ponds Parklands has 9 large-scale pedestrian and cycleway bridges with collapsible handrails, and these handrails fold in a flood so debris does not collect. The Ponds Parklands has curved hardwood boardwalks and viewing decks, and its well-maintained walking trails and jogging paths let visitors walk, run and cycle past the scenic ponds. The Ponds Parklands also has a bike path listed among its sport facilities.
Picnic, BBQ and Drinking Water at The Ponds Parklands
The Ponds Parklands has picnic and BBQ facilities at Ironbark Lake, a five-hectare park with a lakefront walkway. The Ponds Parklands has drinking water available for walkers and runners. The Ponds Parklands has custom shelters across its network of parks and reserves, and kick-about spaces sit alongside the lake. The Ponds Parklands has sporting fields within its wider network of parks, gardens and reserves. The Ponds Parklands has public artworks including The Float, The Dragonfly Wall and Ponds Dreaming, adding a visual feature to any outing with a picnic or BBQ.
Dog-Friendly Looped Trail at The Ponds Parklands
The Ponds Parklands is dog friendly, with dogs welcome on its looped walking trail. The Ponds Parklands has a little dog park near the start of that trail, so dog owners can combine a dog park visit with a walk. The Ponds Parklands has walking paths that run past the scenic ponds, giving dog walkers a route through the park's water features. The Ponds Parklands has lakefront walkway access around Ironbark Lake and boardwalks that extend the walking network for dog owners. The Ponds Parklands has a mix of walking and cycling paths, so dog owners can use the wider network of more than four kilometres of tracks.
Facilities at The Ponds Parklands
Visitor tips for The Ponds Parklands
- ✓Follow the safe, continuous walkway around The Lake for the park's main lakeside circuit.
- ✓Refill water at the drinking water provided for walkers and runners.
- ✓Start the looped dog-friendly trail near the little dog park.
- ✓Park at Paterson Reserve at the end of Torbet Avenue to begin the looped walk.
- ✓Look out for The Float, The Dragonfly Wall and Ponds Dreaming public artworks.
- ✓Note the bridges have handrails designed to fold in a flood so debris doesn't collect.
Getting to The Ponds Parklands
Binyang Park, Mallard Drive, The Ponds NSW 2769. Parking is at Paterson Reserve, at the end of Torbet Avenue, Quakers Hill, where the looped walk starts and ends.
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- 📍Paterson Reserve, end of Torbet Avenue, Quakers Hill
- 📍Quakers Hill (neighbouring suburb)
- 📍Ironbark Lake
Frequently asked questions about The Ponds Parklands
What facilities are available at The Ponds Parklands in Quakers Hill?
The Ponds Parklands has drinking water, picnic and BBQ facilities at Ironbark Lake, and custom shelters. It also has 9 large-scale pedestrian and cycleway bridges, curved hardwood boardwalks, viewing decks, a bike path and sporting fields. Public artworks include The Float, The Dragonfly Wall and Ponds Dreaming.
Can I take my dog to The Ponds Parklands, and does it have an off-leash area?
The Ponds Parklands is dog friendly, with dogs welcome on its looped walking trail. A little dog park is located near the start of that trail.
Are dogs allowed on the walking paths at The Ponds Parklands?
Dogs are welcome on the looped walking trail at The Ponds Parklands. The walking network includes paths past the scenic ponds, the lakefront walkway around Ironbark Lake and boardwalks.
Are there BBQ facilities and picnic tables at The Ponds Parklands?
The Ponds Parklands has picnic and BBQ facilities at Ironbark Lake. The park also has custom shelters across its parks and reserves.
Where do I park when visiting The Ponds Parklands, and is parking free?
The looped walk at The Ponds Parklands starts and ends at the parking area at Paterson Reserve, at the end of Torbet Avenue in Quakers Hill. The park's listed address is Binyang Park, Mallard Drive, The Ponds NSW 2769.
Are there good walking or jogging trails around The Ponds Parklands?
The Ponds Parklands has more than four kilometres of walking tracks and cycleways. Its well-maintained walking trails and jogging paths run past the scenic ponds, and a safe, continuous walkway circles The Lake.