Crusher Plant
Crusher Plant is the first open section of Hornsby Park, a former quarry off Quarry Road, and its standout feature is open lawns with picnic shelters and a free electric barbecue. Its first stage opened in March 2026, and the precinct is named after the plant that once crushed volcanic rock from the quarry.
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About Crusher Plant
Picnic Lawns and BBQ Areas at Crusher Plant
Crusher Plant has open lawns beside three picnic shelters, and the official park site lists these shelters as accessible. Crusher Plant has picnic tables and barbecues installed across the area, with a free electric BBQ available for public use. Portable barbecues are permitted at Crusher Plant, so visitors can cook with their own equipment on the lawns. The electric BBQ at Crusher Plant is also listed as accessible, which makes the picnic zone usable for visitors with mobility needs.
Walking Paths and Quarry Loop at Crusher Plant
Crusher Plant has made paths and bushland tracks running through the precinct, and visitors are asked to keep to these routes. The Quarry Loop shared path at Crusher Plant is designed for walking, running, cycling and dog walking. Crusher Plant's paths are described as pram-friendly, although the Heritage Steps that descend from the Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre into the precinct are steep. From the Heritage Steps, walkers can continue to the Blue Gum Walk and the Great North Walk.
Southern Lookout at Crusher Plant
Southern Lookout opened in the first stage of Hornsby Park, alongside the Crusher Plant Precinct. Southern Lookout forms one of the viewing points in the first stage, which also includes the Heritage Steps and the Crusher Plant lawns and picnic areas. Visitors who want a view of the quarry setting can pair the lookout with a stop at the picnic lawns.
Facilities at Crusher Plant
Visitor tips for Crusher Plant
- ✓Bring bags to pick up after your dog, as the park asks every dog owner to do.
- ✓If pushing a pram, choose the accessible route rather than the Heritage Steps from the aquatic centre, which are the harder approach.
Getting to Crusher Plant
Crusher Plant is reached from Quarry Road, off Dural Street, in Hornsby NSW 2077. Free parking is available at the precinct, with three accessible spaces beside the main lawn and near Southern Lookout, plus two accessible spaces near the public toilets on Quarry Road.
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- 📍Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre
- 📍Blue Gum Walk
- 📍Great North Walk
- 📍Old Mans Valley Cemetery
Frequently asked questions about Crusher Plant
Is Crusher Plant in Hornsby dog friendly?
Yes, dogs on a leash are welcome at Crusher Plant and in the wider Hornsby Park. Walkers are asked to keep to the made paths and bushland tracks and to pick up after their dogs.
Can I take my dog off-leash at Crusher Plant Hornsby?
Dogs must be on a leash at Crusher Plant, which is the dog arrangement the park lists. Leashed walks along the Quarry Loop shared path are the recognised option for dog walkers.
Are there BBQs at Crusher Plant in Hornsby?
Yes, Crusher Plant has a free electric BBQ, and portable barbecues are also permitted on site.
Is parking free at Crusher Plant Hornsby?
Parking at Crusher Plant is free, and the car park includes accessible spaces beside the main lawn and near Southern Lookout.
What are the opening hours for Crusher Plant in Hornsby?
The car park gates open daily from 7am to 5.30pm, extended to 7.30pm during daylight saving time.