Forsyth Park
📍 Northbridge, NSW 2063 · Managed by Willoughby City Council
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Forsyth Park is a bushland reserve of about 7,447 m² in Northbridge NSW 2063 that surrounds the Northbridge Baths. Its standout feature is a BBQ area supported by picnic tables, a shelter and toilets, set in Coastal Sandstone Gully Forest with rock outcrops, logs and leaf litter.
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About Forsyth Park
Bushland Reserve Setting at Forsyth Park
Forsyth Park is a bushland reserve of about 7,447 m² in Northbridge NSW 2063. Forsyth Park surrounds the Northbridge Baths, so the pool sits within the reserve's boundary. The vegetation at Forsyth Park is Coastal Sandstone Gully Forest, which gives the reserve a natural character that differs from the open sports grounds found elsewhere on the North Shore. Forsyth Park has rock outcrops, logs and leaf litter across its ground layer. These features suit small reptiles and invertebrates, making Forsyth Park a habitat-rich space for visitors interested in local wildlife. Forsyth Park is managed by Willoughby City Council as a natural reserve with cultural interest, and it has a historical or cultural feature in its facility list.
Picnic, BBQ and Shelter Facilities at Forsyth Park
Forsyth Park has a BBQ, so visitors can cook a meal on site. Forsyth Park has a picnic table for seated dining and a park bench for resting. Forsyth Park has a shelter, which gives covered space for picnic groups. Forsyth Park has toilets and change rooms, so visitors can use the facilities during a visit. The facility list for Forsyth Park also includes parking, which is covered in the access section. Together, the BBQ, picnic table, shelter and toilets make Forsyth Park a practical spot for a daytime picnic or a barbecue lunch in a bushland setting.
Parking and Access at Forsyth Park
Forsyth Park is located at Widgiewa Road, Northbridge 2063, with coordinates of about -33.806874, 151.221834. Forsyth Park has a carpark off Widgiewa Road, and that carpark is part of the reserve. Parking is listed among the facilities at Forsyth Park. Visitors driving to Forsyth Park should use the Widgiewa Road entry to reach the carpark. The Northbridge Baths sit within the reserve, so the carpark serves visitors to the baths as well as to the wider bushland area of Forsyth Park.
Activities at Forsyth Park
Facilities at Forsyth Park
Visitor tips for Forsyth Park
- ✓Use the carpark off Widgiewa Road, which sits within the Forsyth Park reserve.
- ✓Bring your own food for the BBQ, since the park has a BBQ, a picnic table and a shelter.
- ✓Use the coordinates -33.806874, 151.221834 in your navigation app to find the reserve's entry point.
- ✓Watch your step around rock outcrops, logs and leaf litter, which provide habitat for small reptiles and invertebrates.
- ✓For sports fields and courts, Northbridge Oval on Sailors Bay Road is a separate venue with change rooms, toilets and lights.
- ✓Plan to use the toilets and change rooms on site when visiting with a group.
Getting to Forsyth Park
Forsyth Park is at Widgiewa Road, Northbridge NSW 2063, with coordinates of about -33.806874, 151.221834. Forsyth Park has a carpark off Widgiewa Road, which is part of the reserve.
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- 📍Northbridge Baths
- 📍Northbridge Oval on Sailors Bay Road (separate venue with change rooms, toilets and lights)
- 📍Warners Park, The Outpost, Northbridge 2063 (separate park)
Frequently asked questions about Forsyth Park
Can I have a BBQ or picnic at Forsyth Park, and are there free barbecues?
Forsyth Park has a BBQ and a picnic table, so visitors can cook and eat on site. The park also has a shelter and a park bench for seated groups. The facility list does not describe the BBQ as free, so check the BBQ's details before your visit.
Are there picnic tables and shaded spots at Forsyth Park?
Forsyth Park has a picnic table and a shelter. The shelter provides covered space for picnic groups. Forsyth Park also has a park bench for resting.
Is there parking near Forsyth Park, and is it free or time-limited?
Forsyth Park has a carpark off Widgiewa Road, and that carpark is part of the reserve. Parking is listed among the park's facilities. The park's parking is located at Widgiewa Road, Northbridge NSW 2063.
Are there public toilets at Forsyth Park?
Forsyth Park has toilets in its facility list. The park also has change rooms. Visitors can use these facilities during a visit to the reserve.
What sports or recreation facilities does Forsyth Park have, like courts or ovals?
Forsyth Park is a bushland reserve with a BBQ, picnic table, shelter, toilets and change rooms. For sports fields and courts, Northbridge Oval on Sailors Bay Road is a separate venue with change rooms, toilets and lights.
What is it about Forsyth Park that makes it different from other parks on the North Shore?
Forsyth Park is a bushland reserve of about 7,447 m² that surrounds the Northbridge Baths. Its vegetation is Coastal Sandstone Gully Forest, with rock outcrops, logs and leaf litter that suit small reptiles and invertebrates. The park has a historical or cultural feature in its facility list.