Flockhart Park
A sportsground for organised cricket and soccer makes Flockhart Park in Croydon Park a sports-focused reserve on the Cooks River foreshore. The park also has a playground, a kiosk, picnic tables, drinking fountains and solar-lit paved walking trails.
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About Flockhart Park
Sportsground for Cricket and Soccer at Flockhart Park
Flockhart Park has a designated sportsground that hosts organised cricket and soccer competitions. The cricket area at Flockhart Park includes a cricket pitch and practice nets, while the soccer field sits among the grassed and paved sports areas. The sportsground at Flockhart Park is also used for passive recreation and informal ball games, so casual players can make use of the open space when no competition is running. Visitors who want to play or watch a match will find the fields are the main sporting focus of the reserve.
Playground and Picnic Seating at Flockhart Park
Flockhart Park has a playground for children, giving younger visitors a dedicated space to play away from the sports fields. Picnic seating at Flockhart Park comes in the form of tables and seats spread across the grounds, so families can set up a meal or rest between activities. Drinking fountains are also available throughout Flockhart Park, which helps with water breaks during warm weather. The combination of play equipment and shaded or open seating makes the park's central lawn areas practical for a relaxed visit with children.
Solar-Lit Paved Walking Trails at Flockhart Park
Paved walking trails run through Flockhart Park and are illuminated at night by solar lighting. The Cooks River Pedestrian and Cycle Pathway passes through Flockhart Park, so walkers and cyclists can follow a continuous route beside the river foreshore. Accessible bicycle paths also cross the grounds, allowing riders to move between the sportsground, the playground and the riverside. Because the trails are paved and lit, they suit both daytime exercise and evening walks around the reserve.
Facilities at Flockhart Park
Visitor tips for Flockhart Park
- ✓Public toilets are often locked unless the park has been booked, so plan ahead if you need amenities.
- ✓The sportsground is used for organised cricket and soccer competitions, so check the fields before visiting on match days.
Getting to Flockhart Park
Flockhart Park is located on Hextol Street, Croydon Park NSW 2133, and is bounded by Burwood Road, Hextol Street and Trelawney Street. Vehicles can access the park from Hextol Street, Burwood Road or Trelawney Street.
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Frequently asked questions about Flockhart Park
What facilities does Flockhart Park in Croydon Park have?
Flockhart Park has a playground, public toilets, drinking fountains, a kiosk, tables and seats, and a sportsground with a cricket pitch, nets and a soccer field. Paved walking trails and accessible bicycle paths also run through the park.
Are there playgrounds for kids at Flockhart Park?
Yes, Flockhart Park has a playground for children. Its grounds also include tables and seats that suit families taking a break during a visit.
Can I have a birthday party or large picnic at Flockhart Park?
Park hire for events at Flockhart Park can be arranged through Burwood Council's Park Hire Application. Public toilets are often locked unless the park is booked.
What are the opening hours for Flockhart Park?
Flockhart Park is open from 12:01 AM to 11:59 PM. The paved walking trails are lit at night by solar lighting.
Is Flockhart Park safe at night or in the evenings?
The paved walking trails at Flockhart Park are illuminated at night by solar lighting. This makes the trails usable for evening walks.