Gilbert Park
A children's playground and sports fields make Gilbert Park on West Promenade in Manly a shaded green space with picnic areas. Its large shady trees and open lawns sit near the Manly town centre, with step-free paths on most main routes.
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About Gilbert Park
Shaded Lawns and Picnic Areas at Gilbert Park
Gilbert Park has large shady trees over its open grass areas, giving picnic groups cover from the sun. Bench seating is available throughout the park, and designated picnic areas sit among the lawns for shared meals. Seating is spread across the grounds rather than gathered in one place, and the park has no dedicated accessible picnic area. Visitors can pick a shaded spot under the trees or sit on one of the benches to eat.
Walking Paths and Step-Free Routes at Gilbert Park
Gilbert Park has walking paths running through its open green spaces. Most of its main routes are wide, hard-surfaced and step-free, so they suit wheelchair users. Some sections are slightly sloped, and some grass areas have raised edges. The park's terrain is labelled mixed, so visitors should expect a combination of firm paths, gentle slopes and grass.
Facilities at Gilbert Park
Getting to Gilbert Park
3 West Promenade, Manly NSW 2095, on West Promenade near Gilbert Street and the Manly town centre. Manly Wharf, a ferry wharf, is about 350 m away. Street parking is available along West Promenade and Gilbert Street, and the paid Grande Esplanade Car Park at 54–68 West Esplanade has designated accessible bays.
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- 📍Belgrave Cartel (restaurant, about 50 m)
Frequently asked questions about Gilbert Park
Does Gilbert Park have a playground for young kids?
Yes, Gilbert Park has a children's playground among its facilities. It sits within the park's open green spaces.
Is Gilbert Park good for a family picnic?
Gilbert Park has picnic areas, bench seating and large shady trees over its open grass. It has no dedicated accessible picnic area, but seating runs throughout the park.
Is there parking at Gilbert Park, and is it free?
Street parking runs along West Promenade and Gilbert Street beside the park. The Grande Esplanade Car Park at 54–68 West Esplanade is paid and has accessible bays.
Is Gilbert Park wheelchair accessible?
Most of the park's main routes are wide, hard-surfaced and step-free. A wheelchair accessible public toilet sits beside the park, though some sections are slightly sloped.
Are there public toilets at Gilbert Park?
Yes, a wheelchair accessible public toilet sits beside the park on West Promenade. It is open 24 hours and needs no key to enter.