Simpson Park
Simpson Park is a medium-sized council park in St Peters, NSW, on Campbell Road between Campbell and Lackey Streets. Its standout feature is a playground at one end, with a basketball ring and cricket nets at the other, plus a picnic area, BBQ and toilets among its facilities.
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About Simpson Park
Open Lawn and Shade at Simpson Park
Simpson Park has ample open space, with flat grass that suits casual sports and informal play. Plenty of large trees at Simpson Park provide lots of shade across the lawn, so visitors can spend time outdoors on warm days. The park is medium-sized, and its open area sits between the playground at one end and the basketball ring and cricket nets at the other. Inner West Council manages the park and its grounds.
Basketball Ring and Cricket Nets at Simpson Park
Simpson Park has a basketball ring and cricket nets at one end of the park, away from the playground at the other. The basketball ring gives visitors a place to shoot hoops, and the cricket nets let players practise on the grass beside them. Both sports facilities sit on the same flat lawn that makes up most of the park. Inner West Council manages both facilities as part of Simpson Park.
Picnic Area and BBQ at Simpson Park
Simpson Park has a picnic area with a BBQ, which visitors can use for lunches and small gatherings. Picnic tables and seating sit in the same area, and the large trees around it make it a shady spot on warm days. Simpson Park also has toilets for visitors, separate from the picnic area. Inner West Council manages the picnic area along with the rest of the park.
Facilities at Simpson Park
Visitor tips for Simpson Park
- ✓Casual gatherings under 30 people generally need no booking, unless a marquee or entertainment equipment is brought.
- ✓Bookings are not accepted within 7 days of an event, and cancellations made less than 7 days before get no refund.
Getting to Simpson Park
Simpson Park is on Campbell Road between Campbell and Lackey Streets, St Peters NSW 2044.
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Does Simpson Park have toilets?
Yes, Simpson Park has toilets for visitors, separate from the picnic area.
Is there a playground at Simpson Park?
Yes, Simpson Park has a playground at one end of the park, opposite the basketball ring and cricket nets.
Can you have a BBQ at Simpson Park?
Yes, Simpson Park has a BBQ in its picnic area, which sits under large shade trees.
Do you need a booking to use Simpson Park?
Casual gatherings of under 30 people generally need no booking, unless a marquee or entertainment equipment is brought. Events of 30 to 250 people go through the online booking system.
Is there cricket practice at Simpson Park?
Yes, Simpson Park has cricket nets at one end of the park, next to the basketball ring.