Corridor of Oaks Park
Corridor of Oaks Park in Faulconbridge NSW 2776 is a heritage-listed avenue of oak trees planted by Australian Prime Ministers, with planting starting in 1934. Its standout feature is the row of 25 oaks, with shaded picnic shelters and park benches nearby.
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About Corridor of Oaks Park
Heritage Oak Avenue at Corridor of Oaks Park
Corridor of Oaks Park is a heritage-listed avenue of oak trees planted by Australian Prime Ministers since Federation. Planting at Corridor of Oaks Park began in 1934, and the avenue currently has 25 oaks. The avenue is a popular destination for heritage enthusiasts and locals. Upgrades to Corridor of Oaks Park are funded by a $2 million NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program grant, which supports improvements to the avenue and surrounding spaces.
Picnic Shelters and Shaded Seating at Corridor of Oaks Park
Corridor of Oaks Park has shaded picnic shelters and a shaded picnic spot with seating beside the oak avenue. Park benches and statues are placed through Corridor of Oaks Park, which makes it a common picnic stop for visitors. Open lawns surround the picnic areas. Plans for Corridor of Oaks Park include accessible picnic facilities to make the seating areas easier to reach for all visitors.
Playground Across the Road from Corridor of Oaks Park
A children's playground sits across the road from Corridor of Oaks Park, at Jackson Park on the corner of Wigram Road and Sir Henrys Parade. The playground has children's play equipment and a baby swing. The playground has a partial fence and a new accessible toilet block. The playground is separate from the oak corridor, so families should cross the road to reach it.
Facilities at Corridor of Oaks Park
Visitor tips for Corridor of Oaks Park
- โTraffic noise from the Great Western Highway is noticeable, so the park suits a short stop rather than a long, quiet visit.
Getting to Corridor of Oaks Park
Corridor of Oaks Park is at 11 Sir Henrys Parade, Faulconbridge NSW 2776, close to the Great Western Highway, and the site is also reached from Wigram Road. Parking is available and described as easy to use, though it can be limited. Faulconbridge railway station is about 600 metres away.
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- ๐Jackson Park
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Frequently asked questions about Corridor of Oaks Park
Does Corridor of Oaks Park have a playground, and what's on it?
The playground is across the road at Jackson Park and includes children's play equipment and a baby swing. It has a partial fence and sits outside the oak avenue itself.
Is parking free at Corridor of Oaks Park?
Parking is available and is described as easy to use, although it can be limited at busy times.
Are there toilets at Corridor of Oaks Park?
Yes, toilets are available, and a new accessible toilet block was built at the adjoining playground area.
Are there shady trees or spots to sit at Corridor of Oaks Park?
Yes, the park has shaded picnic shelters and a shaded picnic spot with seating beside the oak avenue.
Is Corridor of Oaks Park worth visiting if I'm in the Blue Mountains for the day?
Yes, it is a free stop featuring a heritage avenue of 25 oaks planted by Australian Prime Ministers, which suits a short visit during a day trip.