Governor Phillip Park
Governor Phillip Park is a riverside park on the banks of the Hawkesbury River at the end of George Street, Windsor NSW 2756. Its standout feature is a fully fenced playground with a water play area and a double flying fox, close to two electric barbecues and a sheltered picnic area.
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About Governor Phillip Park
Fenced Playground and Water Play at Governor Phillip Park
Governor Phillip Park has a fully fenced playground with a slide, a small merry-go-round, a bird's nest swing, a fishnet tunnel, a tunnel and bridge, and in-built trampolines. Governor Phillip Park also has hidden metal sculptures to find, including a bat, lobster tail, crab and frog, plus one large lizard and three giant cicadas. The playground has a water play area that is switched on with a button, and a double flying fox sits just outside the enclosed playground. Mulch covers parts of the playground surface, so closed shoes are a good idea.
Barbecues, Picnic Shelter and Toilets at Governor Phillip Park
Governor Phillip Park has two electric barbecues in the larger park beside the playground, and a picnic shelter that was added in the second stage of works. Governor Phillip Park has toilets near the playground, and some shade from trees with a river breeze. Barbecues and shelters at the park are shared and first come, first served, so they cannot be reserved in advance.
Boat Ramp on the Hawkesbury River at Governor Phillip Park
Governor Phillip Park has a large public boat ramp at its western end on the Hawkesbury River. The boat ramp serves boats, canoes, kayaks and other watercraft. Vehicles and trailers can park at the park, which makes launching from the ramp practical. The park sits on the riverbank in historic Windsor, about two minutes' drive from George Street.
Facilities at Governor Phillip Park
Visitor tips for Governor Phillip Park
- ✓Visit in November to see the Jacaranda trees in bloom.
- ✓Wear closed shoes on the playground, where mulch covers parts of the surface.
Getting to Governor Phillip Park
Governor Phillip Park is at the end of George Street, Windsor NSW 2756, on the banks of the Hawkesbury River. The park has parking for vehicles and trailers.
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Does Governor Phillip Park have a playground?
Yes, Governor Phillip Park has a fully fenced playground with a slide, swings, tunnels and in-built trampolines.
Is there a boat ramp at Governor Phillip Park?
Governor Phillip Park has a large public boat ramp at its western end, for boats, canoes and kayaks.
Are there BBQs at Governor Phillip Park?
Governor Phillip Park has two electric barbecues beside the playground, shared on a first-come, first-served basis.
Is there parking at Governor Phillip Park?
Governor Phillip Park has parking for vehicles and trailers beside the boat ramp.