Howe Park
Howe Park is a riverside reserve on the southern bank of the Hawkesbury River at Windsor, NSW 2756, with a public BBQ area and picnic tables beside the water. Dedicated for public recreation in 1959, the park is named after John Howe, a Windsor magistrate. It sits about 1 km northeast of Windsor Railway Station.
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About Howe Park
Public BBQ Area and Picnic Tables at Howe Park
Howe Park has a public BBQ area for visitors who want to cook beside the Hawkesbury River. Picnic tables are set near the barbecues, and toilets are close by, so a family picnic needs little planning. Larger gatherings should be checked with Hawkesbury City Council before the day, because the council sets the rules for barbecues and events on the reserve. The picnic and barbecue area is the main way visitors use the park's riverbank.
Riverside Setting and History at Howe Park
Howe Park sits on the southern bank of the Hawkesbury River at Windsor, between the river and The Terrace. The reserve began as the River Bank Reserve before Windsor Municipal Council dedicated it for public recreation on 10 July 1959 and renamed it Howe Park. The park is named after John Howe, who was magistrate at Windsor from 1811 and served as Chief Constable and Coroner from 1813 to 1828.
Facilities at Howe Park
Visitor tips for Howe Park
- ✓Check the barbecue rules and any event restrictions with Hawkesbury City Council before a large gathering.
Getting to Howe Park
Howe Park is at Windsor NSW 2756, between the Hawkesbury River and The Terrace, about 1 km northeast of Windsor Railway Station.
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- 📍Orchid 22 (restaurant, about 300 m)
Frequently asked questions about Howe Park
Does Howe Park have BBQs?
Yes, Howe Park has a public BBQ area on the riverbank, with picnic tables beside it. Larger events should be checked with Hawkesbury City Council first.
Are there toilets at Howe Park?
Public toilets are close to the park's picnic tables and barbecue area.
Who was Howe Park named after?
The park is named after John Howe, who was magistrate at Windsor from 1811 and Chief Constable and Coroner from 1813 to 1828.