Kesterton Park
A fully fenced, mostly shaded playground beside an UrbanFiT outdoor gym is the standout feature of Kesterton Park, a harbourside reserve in North Sydney NSW 2060. The park also has picnic shelters, drinking water and toilets, and dogs are welcome outside the playground zone.
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About Kesterton Park
Playground at Kesterton Park
Kesterton Park has a custom-designed playground that is fully fenced and mostly shaded. Toddlers can use a small Rotanet, while a triple-bay swing set includes a parent and child swing and an accessible swing for users with disabilities. Inclusive equipment such as the Inclusive Bedway Rocker and Boat Seat sits alongside a Spectra Comet obstacle that presents a challenge for bigger kids.
Outdoor Gym at Kesterton Park
An UrbanFiT outdoor gym sits beside the playground at Kesterton Park, with equipment suited to beginners and experienced gym users alike. Two Trekko stations and a Coogee Station focus on upper body and core work. The Body Burleigh unit provides high bars and monkey bars for pull-ups and chin-ups, low Roman rings and bars for resistance training, a stretch station and a calf stretch for cool-downs. A Cobham Station handles dips and knee-ups, working the core and upper arms.
Picnic Shelters and Seating at Kesterton Park
Kesterton Park has a covered shelter with seats and a table, along with picnic tables and seats spread through the grounds. Wheelchair-accessible seating and picnic tables are part of the setup, so visitors with mobility needs can sit comfortably. The park's picnic shelters offer cover for a meal or a rest, and the outdoor setting takes in stunning waterfront views across the harbour.
Facilities at Kesterton Park
Getting to Kesterton Park
Kesterton Park is at the bottom of High Street, North Sydney NSW 2060. North Sydney ferry wharf is about 50 m away. Free parking is available at the park.
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Frequently asked questions about Kesterton Park
Is Kesterton Park in North Sydney good for dogs, and can I let my dog off-leash there?
Dogs are welcome at Kesterton Park, but they are not permitted within 10 metres of the playground.
Does Kesterton Park have a playground, and what age groups is it suitable for?
The playground is fully fenced and includes a small Rotanet for toddlers, inclusive equipment and a Spectra Comet obstacle, so it covers toddlers through to older children.
What are the opening hours for Kesterton Park?
Kesterton Park is listed as open from 00:01 AM to 11:59 PM.
Is Kesterton Park wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets and paths?
The park has wheelchair-accessible seating and picnic tables, an accessible swing, and an accessible path of travel via the Kesterton Boardwalk to Sub Base Platypus.
Are there toilets, water fountains, and shade at Kesterton Park?
Kesterton Park has toilets and a bubbler for drinking water, and its playground is mostly shaded.