Brickpit Park
📍 Thornleigh, NSW 2120 · Managed by Hornsby Shire Council
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Brickpit Park in Thornleigh NSW is a comprehensive recreational facility featuring a newly opened fully fenced off-leash dog park, upgraded playgrounds with inclusive equipment, sports courts, picnic areas, and a continuous paved circuit path for walking and cycling.
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About Brickpit Park
Off-Leash Dog Area at Brickpit Park
Brickpit Park has a fully fenced off-leash dog park that opened to the public on July 8, 2025. The dog park features double-gated entrances, concrete pathways, waste bins, dog waste bags, and water stations for dogs. Brickpit Park's dog area includes new landscaping with trees, shrubs, and lawn spaces. Dogs must remain on-leash until inside the fenced area and must be re-leashed before leaving. Brickpit Park requires dog owners to keep dogs in sight, ensure voice command control, dispose of waste correctly, and prevent dogs from rushing at or harassing other dogs and people. Dogs are not permitted off-leash in other areas of Brickpit Park.
Playgrounds and Walking Paths at Brickpit Park
Brickpit Park features an upgraded playground with embankment play, a slide, inclusive play equipment, a junior water play area, flying fox, swings, and climbing net. Shade sails and picnic shelters provide comfort during play. Brickpit Park includes accessible pathways throughout the play area. A new continuous paved circuit path was completed in June 2025, providing a scenic loop around the park suitable for walking, running, and cycling. The circuit path offers accessible recreation for visitors of varying fitness levels and mobility needs.
Sports Facilities and Courts at Brickpit Park
Brickpit Park houses the Thornleigh Brickpit Stadium with four championship-size basketball courts that feature markings for netball, volleyball, and badminton. The stadium includes a fully serviced kiosk and meeting room facilities. Brickpit Park also contains tennis courts and netball courts available for community use. The sports facilities are managed by Hornsby Shire Council and serve both casual players and competitive teams, making Brickpit Park a hub for organized sport in the Thornleigh area.
Amenities and Facilities at Brickpit Park
Brickpit Park provides an amenities building with two accessible toilets and four unisex ambulant toilets, opened in July 2023. The park offers ample on-site parking with multiple parking lots to accommodate visitors. Brickpit Park has picnic shelters and BBQ facilities available for family gatherings and events. Water stations are available throughout the park, including dedicated facilities in the dog park. All facilities at Brickpit Park are designed with accessibility in mind, ensuring visitors of all abilities can enjoy the park's offerings.
Activities at Brickpit Park
Facilities at Brickpit Park
Visitor tips for Brickpit Park
- ✓The newly opened off-leash dog park (July 2025) features double-gated entrances and water stations—keep your dog on-leash until inside the fenced area.
- ✓The continuous paved circuit path completed in June 2025 is ideal for walking, running, or cycling; it's fully accessible.
- ✓Brickpit Park offers limited natural shade in some areas; bring personal shade or visit during cooler parts of the day for comfort.
- ✓The upgraded playground includes a junior water play area, making it perfect for cooling off on warm days.
- ✓Book the stadium's meeting room and fully serviced kiosk in advance if planning a group event or tournament.
- ✓Accessible toilets and pathways throughout the park ensure visitors of all abilities can enjoy the facilities comfortably.
Getting to Brickpit Park
Brickpit Park is located at 1A Dartford Road, Thornleigh NSW 2120. The park provides ample on-site parking with multiple parking lots. Free parking is available.
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- 📍Thornleigh area, Hornsby Shire
Frequently asked questions about Brickpit Park
Can I let my dog off-leash at Brickpit Park?
Yes, Brickpit Park has a fully fenced off-leash dog park that opened July 8, 2025. Dogs must remain on-leash until inside the fenced area and be re-leashed before leaving. Dogs are not permitted off-leash in other areas of the park. Dog owners must keep dogs in sight, ensure voice command control, dispose of waste, and prevent dogs from harassing others.
Does Brickpit Park have a fenced dog area?
Yes, Brickpit Park features a fully fenced off-leash dog park with double-gated entrances, concrete pathways, waste bins, dog waste bags, water stations, and new landscaping with trees, shrubs, and lawn areas.
What playgrounds are at Brickpit Park in Thornleigh?
Brickpit Park has an upgraded playground featuring embankment play with a slide, inclusive play equipment, a junior water play area, flying fox, swings, and climbing net. The area includes shade sails and picnic shelters with accessible pathways throughout.
Are there tennis courts or basketball courts at Brickpit Park?
Yes, Brickpit Park houses the Thornleigh Brickpit Stadium with four championship-size basketball courts featuring markings for netball, volleyball, and badminton. The park also has tennis courts and netball courts available for community use.
What walking tracks are available at Brickpit Park?
Brickpit Park features a continuous paved circuit path completed in June 2025 that provides a scenic loop around the park. The path is fully accessible and suitable for walking, running, and cycling for visitors of varying fitness levels.
Are there accessible toilets at Brickpit Park?
Yes, Brickpit Park has an amenities building opened in July 2023 with two accessible toilets and four unisex ambulant toilets. Accessible pathways are available throughout the park, ensuring visitors of all abilities can enjoy the facilities.