Thomson Park
Thomson Park is a public park in Artarmon, NSW, with a sportsground, a full outdoor basketball court and a fenced playground that includes a flying fox and basket swing. It also has cricket practice nets, picnic tables and public toilets, making it a practical spot for sport and family outings.
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About Thomson Park
Fenced Playground at Thomson Park
Thomson Park has a fenced playground that gives young children a contained area to play. The playground includes a basket swing, a wide embankment slide, a flying fox, a spinner, talk tubes and a climbing structure. A sandpit and stone balancing walls sit alongside the play equipment, so younger visitors have several play options in one spot. A variety of seating is positioned around the playground, giving parents places to sit while children play.
Sports Grounds and Courts at Thomson Park
Thomson Park has a sportsground and a full outdoor basketball court for organised and casual games. Cricket practice nets sit within the park for batting and bowling practice. The sports pavilion, completed in 2020 for Willoughby City Council, provides storage for sporting clubs and has disabled access through ramped pathways. The pavilion overlooks the sports facilities, and its column-free verandah keeps spectator views clear.
Amphitheatre and Picnic Seating at Thomson Park
Thomson Park has a sandstone amphitheatre that serves as a gathering place within the park. Picnic tables and park benches are available for visitors who want to sit outdoors and eat or rest. Three huge reflective sunflowers stand in the park as decorative features, adding a distinctive visual element to the grounds. Together, the amphitheatre, picnic tables and benches give visitors several places to sit outdoors across the park.
Facilities at Thomson Park
Visitor tips for Thomson Park
- ✓Local school and community groups use the sportsground often, so check whether it is busy before planning a game.
- ✓Toilets and changing rooms were described as substandard in a report, with redevelopment proposed, so check conditions on arrival.
Getting to Thomson Park
Thomson Park is on Reserve Road, Artarmon NSW 2064. A pedestrian thoroughfare from the train station connects to the pavilion by ramped pathways. Limited street parking is available near the park, subject to time restrictions, including on Campbell Street and Broughton Road.
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What facilities does Thomson Park in Artarmon have?
Thomson Park has a fenced playground, a sportsground, a full outdoor basketball court, cricket practice nets, picnic tables, park benches, a sandstone amphitheatre and public toilets.
Is Thomson Park good for young children?
Yes, the fenced playground offers a basket swing, embankment slide, flying fox, spinner and climbing structure, along with a sandpit.
Are there sports fields or courts at Thomson Park?
Yes, the park has a sportsground, a full outdoor basketball court and cricket practice nets. A sports pavilion with club storage was completed in 2020.
Are there toilets and water fountains at Thomson Park?
Yes, Thomson Park has public toilets and a drinking fountain.
Are there any events or community activities held at Thomson Park?
The sportsground is widely used for events by Artarmon Public School students and other community members, including the school's spring fair.