Oatley Park
Highlights
- Explore 45 hectares of lush bushland along the Georges River, perfect for nature lovers and families alike.
- Savour picnics at Steamroller Park, featuring an inclusive adventure playground for endless fun and laughter.
- Swim in Jewfish Bay Baths, one of New South Wales' largest swimming enclosures, ideal for a refreshing dip.
- Discover Aboriginal heritage through ancient rock carvings, connecting you to the rich history of the Bidjigal people.
Nestled along the Georges River, Lime Kiln Bay, and Jewfish Bay, Oatley Park covers 45 hectares of Sydney’s prime bushland, attracting visitors year-round. Families enjoy picnics at Steamroller Park, featuring the Inclusive Adventure Playground with a 12-metre play tower, slide, flying fox, and custom swings set among extensive landscaping.
For those interested in history, the historic Oatley Castle, built in 1937, offers facilities like electric barbeques and can be hired for private events. The park’s Jewfish Bay Baths, one of New South Wales’ largest swimming enclosures at 320 metres, provides a perfect spot for a refreshing swim.
Walkers and cyclists can enjoy the wildlife of Oatley Park, which is home to over 310 plant species and 107 bird species. As you cover the park’s pathways, you might also encounter numerous reptiles, possums, bats, and echidnas along your journey.
Significant too are traces of Aboriginal heritage, including rock carvings and shell middens, evidencing thousands of years of history of the Bidjigal people of the Eora nation.
Oatley Park remains a treasured spot for all who appreciate natural and historical richness.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
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