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Sydney Parks and Gardens

Whether on the on the harbour foreshores or amidst the villages Sydney parks and gardens are always a pleasure to visit. These open spaces are there to enjoy and make the most of. They are beautiful natural areas and often easily accessed by private vehicle or public transport.



















Many parks have become a sanctuary among the cityscape, places to retreat to and relax, where people can forget about schedules, meeting appointments or other constraints of being in Australia’s biggest, fastest and most energetic city. Some parks are as old as the city itself having a rich history and heritage that date back to Sydney’s early settlers.

Use public transport to get around the city It's the way to travel around this city. It’s often more reliable than its reputation with buses, trains and ferries very handy to almost everything you would want to see and do. So take the advantage and make good use of the public transport system when visiting the various Sydney parks and gardens.

Only meters from the Opera House, housing the Pyramid Glasshouse and National Herbarium of NSW, has some of the best harbour and city views in Sydney. I love to visit here with my wife when we're in Sydney.visit Royal Botanic Gardens

Over 190 hectares of wonderfully inviting parklands right in the middle of Sydney. There are a range of activities readily available from leisure to pleasure. Take a trip today to discover why so many people love this place. visit Centennial Park







Hyde Park; Located between Elizabeth St & College St Sydney - Admission Free

Hyde Park provides some beautiful open grassed areas bathed in sunlight as well some delightfully shaded walking areas and well maintained gardens. Fairy lights that twinkle and sparkle through the trees at night welcome visitors.visit Hyde Park

As you wander through this authentic traditional Chinese garden you’ll discover this is no western style garden, Artfully created and landscaped, it'll leave you in awe! visit Chinese Garden of Friendship

The Domain annexures the Royal Botanic Gardens. Discover walking tracks, restaurants, cafes, and some wonderful gardens. The premier outdoor Music venue that showcases Jazz, Symphony and Opera in the Park concerts along with Homebake. visit The Domain

Some more Sydney Parks and Gardens

Martin Place Located between George St & Macquarie St, Martin Place or plaza is more a civic space amidst the CBD but it extends across several city blocks and features an ampetheatre, historic buildings, various kiosks, cafes, fruit and flower stalls. This is more a concrete park?...hmmm

Tumbalong Park Located Southern End of Darling Harbour. This small park has an amphitheater, often hosting free entertainment or exhibitions. There is also water jets the kids will love and a nice grassed area for relaxing, eating or chatting with friends.

Blackburn Gardens Located New South Head Rd Double Bay. An absolutely delightful park with heritage gardens right on the harbour foreshore with an adjacent beach. Often used for weddings and photo shoots. Very picturesque.

Lyne Park Located New South Head RD Rose Bay. A popular park on the waters edge in Rose Bay boasting a tidy family oriented picnic area, boat ramp for enthusiasts and is the base for Sydney seaplanes. Watch them taxi around on the harbour.

Observatory Park Located Upper Fort St Millers Point. This park is at the foot of the Observatory and has some of the the best bridge and harbour views, a playground, grassed areas and huge Morton Bay Fig trees to relax under.

Neilsen Park Located Greycliffe Ave Vaucluse. Part of the Sydney harbour trust this is a great park for doing a bit of swimming, snorkeling, bush walking or bird watching. Does get typically crowded at times and also has picnic tables. You can enjoy this side of Sydney too.


Thanks for visiting and be sure and come back again as we put together some more parks and places away from the city centre to spend time enjoying with family and friends.