Whitton Park
📍 Chatswood, NSW 2067 · Managed by Willoughby City Council
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Whitton Park is a 1,473 m² neighbourhood park at the corner of Whitton and Oliver Roads, Chatswood NSW 2067. Its standout feature is a BBQ, picnic table and shelter, plus paths and retaining walls built from bricks salvaged from two demolished houses.
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About Whitton Park
Picnic, BBQ and Play Facilities at Whitton Park
Whitton Park has a BBQ, a picnic table, a shelter and a park bench for visitors who want to eat outdoors. Whitton Park has a bubbler, so drinking water is available on site. Whitton Park has modern children's play equipment set among open lawn areas, giving families room to spend time outdoors. Whitton Park has shaded seating, so adults can sit comfortably while children play or while a group eats a picnic. Whitton Park combines these facilities in one neighbourhood green space, which makes it a practical choice for a casual family lunch with a BBQ, a shaded table and a play area close by.
Design and History of Whitton Park
Whitton Park was designed by landscape consultant Stephen Whitteridge following community consultation. Whitton Park was completed in June 2008 and covers an area of 1,473 m². The park's built structures, retaining walls and pathways reuse bricks from two demolished houses, so the materials carry a local history into the design. Whitton Park is named after John Whitton, who was chief engineer for the layout and construction of railways in NSW. The road of the same name shares this railway heritage, linking the park's name to the engineer who shaped the state's rail network.
Location, Opening Times and Dining Near Whitton Park
Whitton Park is located at the corner of Whitton and Oliver Roads, Chatswood NSW 2067. Whitton Park is open all day, so visitors can use the park at any hour during daylight and beyond. Whitton Park sits near places to eat, with restaurants in the surrounding area, including one about 145 m from the park. Visitors can combine a stop at Whitton Park with a meal nearby, which suits people who want to picnic or barbecue in the park and then eat out in the same neighbourhood.
Activities at Whitton Park
Facilities at Whitton Park
Visitor tips for Whitton Park
- ✓Bring food for the BBQ, since the park has a BBQ alongside a picnic table and shelter.
- ✓Use the shaded seating on warm days, as the park offers shade alongside its open lawn areas.
- ✓Visit at any time of day, as Whitton Park is open all day.
- ✓Look at the brick retaining walls and pathways, which reuse bricks from two demolished houses.
- ✓Pair a visit with a meal at the restaurant about 145 m away.
Getting to Whitton Park
Whitton Park is at the corner of Whitton and Oliver Roads, Chatswood NSW 2067. Parking details are null.
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- 📍Restaurant about 145 m from Whitton Park
- 📍Other restaurants in the surrounding Chatswood area
Frequently asked questions about Whitton Park
What facilities does Whitton Park in Chatswood have?
Whitton Park has a BBQ, a picnic table, a shelter, a park bench and a bubbler. It also has modern children's play equipment, open lawn areas and shaded seating.
Is there a playground at Whitton Park for young kids?
Yes, Whitton Park has modern children's play equipment set among open lawn areas. The play equipment sits within a neighbourhood green space at the corner of Whitton and Oliver Roads.
Are there BBQ facilities at Whitton Park?
Yes, Whitton Park has a BBQ on site. The BBQ sits alongside a picnic table and a shelter.
Can I have a picnic at Whitton Park, and are there tables and shelters?
Yes, Whitton Park has a picnic table and a shelter. The park also has shaded seating for visitors.
What are the opening hours for Whitton Park?
Whitton Park is open all day. Visitors can use the park throughout the day.
What cafes or shops are near Whitton Park in Chatswood?
A restaurant is located about 145 m from Whitton Park in Chatswood. Other restaurants are also located in the surrounding area.