Wadanggari Park
Wadanggari Park is a 4,750 sq m space in St Leonards, built over the North Shore railway line and quite possibly the only park in Australia built that way. Its multi-level adventure playground is designed for children aged 2 to 15, with separate zones for babies, pre-schoolers, primary-age children and teenagers.
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About Wadanggari Park
Age-Zoned Playground at Wadanggari Park
Wadanggari Park has a multi-level playground with steppers, infant pods, bridges, climbing nets, viewing decks, play logs, slides and swings. Each age group has its own zone: babies use a swing and mini slide, pre-schoolers use a pod climber, primary school children use a net tower, and teenagers and adults use an art structure. The playground at Wadanggari Park is not fenced and has soft fall rubber flooring under the equipment. The playground is classed as a regional scale adventure playground and serves children aged 2 to 15.
Open Lawn and Picnic Settings at Wadanggari Park
Wadanggari Park offers a large grassy area within its 4,750 sq m of open space, giving visitors room to spread out. Plenty of seating is spread across the park, and its picnic settings include accessible options. Shaded picnic tables provide cover for lunch or a rest. A performance stage and an events hub sit within the park, so the lawn can host gatherings.
Railway-Spanning Design at Wadanggari Park
Wadanggari Park sits directly over the North Shore railway line, adjacent to the Pacific Highway at St Leonards. It is quite possibly the only park in Australia built over a railway line, and its vantage points let train enthusiasts watch services pass beneath the grounds. The park adjoins the 88 Christie commercial and residential development and the St Leonards Library, placing it within a fast-growing precinct of the suburb.
Facilities at Wadanggari Park
Visitor tips for Wadanggari Park
- ✓Plan a visit around a performance stage event by checking Lane Cove Council for current dates first.
Getting to Wadanggari Park
568 Pacific Highway, St Leonards NSW 2065, opposite St Leonards train station. A refurbished pedestrian underpass under the Pacific Highway connects to the park, with an elevator to the park and to street level. Regular bus services run along the Pacific Highway. Parking is in a 300-space public basement car park with two hours free, accessed via Christie Lane and Lithgow Street. Street parking is also available on Christie Lane, Lithgow Street and Canberra Avenue, so check the signs.
Open in Google Maps →Nearby St Leonards
- 📍Mall 88
- 📍The Forum St Leonards
- 📍St Leonards Library
- 📍88 Christie development
- 📍JQZ development
Frequently asked questions about Wadanggari Park
Can I take my dog to Wadanggari Park in St Leonards?
Dogs are permitted at Wadanggari Park. Leash requirements and whether any off-leash zone exists are not confirmed, so check with Lane Cove Council before bringing a dog.
Does Wadanggari Park have a playground for young kids?
Yes, the playground has a baby zone with a swing and mini slide, plus a pod climber for pre-schoolers, a net tower for primary school children and an art structure for teens and adults.
Is there parking near Wadanggari Park in St Leonards?
A 300-space public basement car park offers two hours of free parking, reached via Christie Lane and Lithgow Street. Street parking is also available nearby on Canberra Avenue.
What are the opening hours for Wadanggari Park?
Wadanggari Park is open 24 hours a day, every day, and entry is free.
Is Wadanggari Park wheelchair accessible?
An elevator provides access from the underpass to the park and to street level, and the picnic settings include accessible options.