Oxford Falls Peace Park

Oxford Falls Peace Park is a historic former one-room schoolhouse hall, converted into a peace park in 1995, and its standout feature is the community hall where the annual ANZAC Day dawn service is held. It sits in a large tranquil garden in Oxford Falls, NSW.

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About Oxford Falls Peace Park

Community Hall at Oxford Falls Peace Park

Oxford Falls Peace Park has a small hall that opens onto a large wooden deck and the surrounding landscaped grounds. The hall is listed with a seating capacity of 60, while another venue listing caps the hall at 50 people. For gatherings above 50 guests, or to use the outdoor space, a marquee must be hired, and the combined capacity of the hall and marquee is 150. An onsite kitchen supports catering, and the hall is wheelchair accessible. The hall suits weddings, christenings and small workshops or meetings.

ANZAC Day Ceremonies at Oxford Falls Peace Park

Oxford Falls Peace Park is the home of Northern Beaches Council's ANZAC Day ceremonies. The annual ANZAC Day dawn service takes place at the former Oxford Falls Public School building on the park site. Oxford Falls Grammar School, across the road from the park, often provides bands to play commemorative music on these special days. Beyond ANZAC Day, the park hosts many other celebrations and services throughout the year.

Peace Garden and History Wall at Oxford Falls Peace Park

Oxford Falls Peace Park has a still centre set within a large garden, and the wall that surrounds it carries various pieces of local history. The park was created after a community campaign saved the schoolhouse from demolition when the school closed in 1986. Warringah Council and councillor Paul Couvret are credited with supporting the project. The historic schoolhouse was then transformed into a peace park in 1995.

Facilities at Oxford Falls Peace Park

🛝Playground✗

🔥BBQ Facilities✗

🚻Toilets

💧Drinking Water✗

🅿️Parking✗

🍽️Picnic Tables✗

🏃Walking Paths✗

🏅Sports Fields✗

🐕Dogs✗

• Small hall with seating capacity of 60 • Hall capacity listed as 50 people, with marquee hire required for more than 50 guests or to use the outside area (combined capacity 150) • Large wooden deck opening from the hall • Beautifully landscaped grounds • Onsite kitchen • Environmental toilets • Wheelchair accessible • Wall with displays of local history

Getting to Oxford Falls Peace Park

Oxford Falls Peace Park is located at 1 Dreadnought Road, Oxford Falls NSW 2100. Paid parking is listed for the area around the park.

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Nearby Oxford Falls

📍Oxford Falls Grammar School

Frequently asked questions about Oxford Falls Peace Park

Are there toilets at Oxford Falls Peace Park?

Oxford Falls Peace Park has environmental toilets on site.

Is Oxford Falls Peace Park wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the park's hall is listed as wheelchair accessible.

Is there parking at Oxford Falls Peace Park, and is it free?

Paid parking is listed for the area around Oxford Falls Peace Park, so visitors should expect to pay to park nearby.

What makes Oxford Falls Peace Park unique compared to other parks in the Northern Beaches?

The park is a former one-room schoolhouse that was saved from demolition after the school closed in 1986 and turned into a peace park in 1995. It is also the site of the ANZAC Day dawn service held at the old school building.