Looking Glass Bay Park
Looking Glass Bay Park is a bushland reserve on the Parramatta River at Gladesville, where a classified bird sanctuary sits beside a concrete walking path that follows the creek line. The park has grassed picnic areas among trees and links to the Ryde River Walk, and it adjoins Banjo Paterson Park.
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About Looking Glass Bay Park
Walking Path at Looking Glass Bay Park
Looking Glass Bay Park has a concrete walking path along the creek line, which replaced a dirt track in a 2014 upgrade by the City of Ryde. The upgrade put down a non-slip concrete path with defined edgings, with turf and seating along the route. The path is part of the Ryde River Walk, the riverside pathway along the river's northern shore, so walkers can join it from Looking Glass Bay Park.
Bushland and Bird Sanctuary at Looking Glass Bay Park
Looking Glass Bay Park is a classified bird sanctuary with open bushland areas on the Parramatta River at Gladesville. Looking Glass Bay Park keeps its trees and natural bush along the water, which makes it a wildlife corridor for birds. City of Ryde has run community tree-planting days at Looking Glass Bay Park to improve that corridor, with a session held in May 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Facilities at Looking Glass Bay Park
Visitor tips for Looking Glass Bay Park
- ✓City of Ryde holds tree-planting days in the park, so check its events listing before visiting.
- ✓Pair the walk with Glades Bay Park next door, which has seating and river views.
Getting to Looking Glass Bay Park
Looking Glass Bay Park is on the Parramatta River at Gladesville 2111, listed as Looking Glass Bay Reserve, 14A Pearson Street. It is reached from the Banjo Paterson Park side, with street parking on the roads around Banjo Paterson Park.
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- 📍Banjo Paterson Park
- 📍Glades Bay Park
- 📍Bedlam Bay
- 📍Banjo Paterson Cottage Restaurant (restaurant, about 300 m)
Frequently asked questions about Looking Glass Bay Park
Does Looking Glass Bay Park have walking paths?
Yes. A concrete path runs along the creek line, upgraded in 2014, and the park links into the Ryde River Walk.
Is Looking Glass Bay Park a bird sanctuary?
Yes, the bay is a classified bird sanctuary with open bushland areas.
Are there picnic areas at Looking Glass Bay Park?
The park has grassed picnic areas among the trees.
Where is Looking Glass Bay Park?
It is on the Parramatta River at Gladesville, next to Banjo Paterson Park.