Rowland Park
Rowland Park is a 6.8-hectare public park in Daceyville, Sydney, and its standout feature is its sports ground: cricket pitches with practice nets and a rugby league field used for soccer, Gaelic football and touch football. It also has a children's playground and an outdoor gym.
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Children's Playground at Rowland Park
Rowland Park has a children's playground with separate zones for younger and older children, so each age group has its own space to play. Alongside it, Rowland Park has nature play spaces with sensory and musical elements, which were added during its upgrades. Together, these play areas give families with children of mixed ages a varied place to spend time at Rowland Park.
Sports Fields and Cricket Pitches at Rowland Park
Rowland Park has cricket pitches with practice nets, giving local teams space to train and play. Rowland Park also has a rugby league field that doubles as a multi-purpose grassed area for soccer, Gaelic football, hurling and touch football. Because Rowland Park has no floodlighting, organised games there are limited to daylight hours. Cricket and rugby league leagues use the sports fields at Rowland Park, along with community sports events, making the park a central sporting ground for the local area.
Picnic Area and Shade at Rowland Park
Rowland Park has picnic benches and seats for visitors who want to eat outdoors. Shade sails over the seating areas give visitors cover from the sun at Rowland Park. Visitors also have an undercover area in the park's amenities building for shelter. Rowland Park's picnic setup suits families and groups looking for a relaxed spot to stop between activities.
Facilities at Rowland Park
Visitor tips for Rowland Park
- ✓Confirm current opening hours with Bayside Council before visiting, as listed hours vary between listings.
- ✓Expect busy sports fields on weekends, since Bayside Council notes high usage and long-standing allocations to local groups.
Getting to Rowland Park
Rowland Park lies between Banks Avenue on its northern boundary and Bunnerong Road on its southern boundary, in Daceyville NSW 2032. Route 342 (Daceyville to Kingsford) has a stop at Gwea Avenue after Cook Avenue, about 500 meters from the park's entrance. Off-street parking is available within the park at Prince Edward Circle, with around 35 spots that are free for up to 2 hours, all day, every day. Additional parking is available within a short walk.
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Is Rowland Park in Daceyville good for a family day out?
Rowland Park offers families a children's playground with separate zones for younger and older kids, plus picnic benches, shade sails and an outdoor gym.
Does Rowland Park have a playground for young kids?
Yes, the playground includes a zone for younger children alongside a zone for older children, and nature play spaces with sensory and musical elements.
What sports can I play at Rowland Park?
You can play cricket on the pitches with practice nets, or use the rugby league field for soccer, Gaelic football, hurling and touch football.
Is there parking at Rowland Park, and is it free?
Yes, there is off-street parking at Prince Edward Circle with around 35 spots, free for up to 2 hours all day, every day.
What are the opening hours for Rowland Park?
Rowland Park is open 24 hours a day, all year round.