Carlson Park
A trike track and sandpit make Carlson Park in North Willoughby a small neighbourhood play spot for young children. The park at 150 High Street also has picnic tables, park benches and a shade structure, along with a rocky storm channel that runs through it.
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About Carlson Park
Trike Track and Sandpit at Carlson Park
Carlson Park's play space pairs a trike track with a sand pit, giving young children two distinct ways to play in one small park. The trike track gives little riders a set path to pedal along, and the sand pit gives them a spot to dig and build alongside it. Both features sit within the park's 2,083m² footprint, so a visit to the play space stays compact and easy to take in at a glance.
Picnic Tables and Shade at Carlson Park
Carlson Park provides picnic tables and a shade structure, so families can eat outdoors with some cover from the sun. Park benches add extra seating for parents and carers who want to rest while children play. Carlson Park's picnic tables and benches sit within the park itself, so a snack break can happen without leaving the play space.
Rocky Storm Channel at Carlson Park
A rocky channel runs through Carlson Park to direct stormwater, and it remains a visible feature of the park's landscape. The land itself was bought in 1989 to reduce local flooding and to serve as public open space, so the channel is central to the park's original purpose. Carlson Park's storm channel is a reminder that the park began as a flood-control site before it became a place for play.
Facilities at Carlson Park
Visitor tips for Carlson Park
- ✓Keep young children close to the rocky storm channel that runs through the park.
- ✓Because the park is small, a picnic and a play session can be combined in one short stop.
Getting to Carlson Park
Carlson Park is at 150 High Street, North Willoughby NSW 2068, located off High Street and Rosewall Street. Entry is by the ramp at the gate in the High Street fence.
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- 📍Dose (cafe, about 250 m)
- 📍Braci (restaurant, about 250 m)
Frequently asked questions about Carlson Park
Is Carlson Park in North Willoughby good for a family day out?
Carlson Park suits a short family visit, with a trike track, sandpit, picnic tables and a shade structure to use. It is a small local park, so a visit works best built around its play and picnic spots.
What playground equipment is available at Carlson Park for toddlers?
Carlson Park's play options are a trike track and a sand pit, which suit young children learning to ride and play in sand.
Is Carlson Park in North Willoughby wheelchair accessible, including the paths and playground?
Access into Carlson Park is by a ramp at a gate in the fence along High Street.
What cafes or shops are near Carlson Park in North Willoughby?
Dose is a cafe about 250 m from Carlson Park, and Braci is a restaurant about 250 m away.
What makes Carlson Park in North Willoughby different from other parks on the lower North Shore?
Carlson Park is named after Erik Carlson (1917–2001), a Middle Harbour Ward resident, and its land was bought in 1989 to reduce local flooding. It has a rocky storm channel running through it, which is a feature of its original flood-control purpose.