Pole Depot Park
Pole Depot Park is a green space on St Georges Road in Penshurst NSW 2222, described as the only green space in the most built-up area of Penshurst. It has lush gardens, walking paths and a children's playground, and is home to 3 Bridges Penshurst Community Centre.
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About Pole Depot Park
Playground Condition at Pole Depot Park
Pole Depot Park has a playground whose play equipment on the Pole Depot side has been out of action for nearly a year and is too old and damaged to repair. Play equipment on the St Georges Road side of Pole Depot Park has been fenced off. The Pole Depot playground has no safety fencing and no seating for parents or grandparents with disabilities. It sits right next to a busy car park and Forest Road. Community members have requested new play equipment on both sides, safety fencing, seating, accessible paths for scooters and mobility needs, and adequate lighting at Pole Depot Park.
Community Use of Pole Depot Park
Pole Depot Park is the home of 3 Bridges Penshurst Community Centre. Little Achievers Kindergarten and My Little Sunshine also use Pole Depot Park. More than a hundred children attend the Pole Depot side of Pole Depot Park before school, after school and in vacation care every day. Pole Depot Park is the only green space in the most built-up and populated area of Penshurst. The nearest alternative park to Pole Depot Park is over a kilometre away, which makes this site important for local families and childcare services.
Redevelopment Plans for Pole Depot Park
Development applications for redevelopment of Pole Depot Park have been approved, and Pole Depot Park is the first site to be addressed. Georges River Council has told the community that the Pole Depot play equipment will not be replaced but moved to the smaller playground on Forest Road, creating a passive green space, and the community opposes this plan. Councillor Christina Jamieson's Notice of Motion, seconded by Councillor Natalie Mort, was unanimously supported. It asks the council to acknowledge the park's importance, apologise that it was not repaired in time, consult the community on a new design, and consider a budget bid to renew the play equipment at Pole Depot Park. Councillor Mort asked that the playground at Pole Depot Park be prioritised in the council's proposed Playground Strategy.
Facilities at Pole Depot Park
Visitor tips for Pole Depot Park
- ✓Check the play equipment condition before visiting with young children, as the Pole Depot side equipment has been out of action for nearly a year.
- ✓Keep young children close, because the playground sits right next to a busy car park and Forest Road and has no safety fencing on the Pole Depot side.
- ✓Expect activity during school hours, when more than a hundred children attend the Pole Depot side before school, after school and in vacation care.
- ✓Bring your own seating if you need it, as the Pole Depot side has no seating for parents or grandparents with disabilities.
- ✓Use the adjacent car park, which sits beside busy Forest Road.
- ✓Plan a visit to the nearby toilet block, which is located within the park.
Getting to Pole Depot Park
Pole Depot Park is on St Georges Road, Penshurst NSW 2222. A busy car park sits right next to the park, with Forest Road alongside.
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- 📍Forest Road
- 📍Smaller playground on Forest Road
- 📍3 Bridges Penshurst Community Centre
- 📍Little Achievers Kindergarten
- 📍My Little Sunshine
Frequently asked questions about Pole Depot Park
Can I let my dog off-leash at Pole Depot Park in Penshurst?
Off-leash dog access at Pole Depot Park is not confirmed. Pole Depot Park is a green space on St Georges Road in Penshurst NSW 2222 with lush gardens, walking paths and a playground.
What facilities does Pole Depot Park have for families with children?
Pole Depot Park has a playground, a public toilet block, lush gardens and walking paths. It is home to 3 Bridges Penshurst Community Centre, and Little Achievers Kindergarten and My Little Sunshine use the park.
Where do I park when visiting Pole Depot Park, and is parking free?
Parking is in the busy car park right next to Pole Depot Park, which sits alongside Forest Road. The car park sits directly beside the park on St Georges Road in Penshurst NSW 2222.
What are the opening hours for Pole Depot Park?
Pole Depot Park is listed as open Sunday to Friday from 12:00 am to 11:59 pm. Pole Depot Park is listed as closed on Saturdays.
Is Pole Depot Park wheelchair accessible?
Pole Depot Park has no seating for parents or grandparents with disabilities on the Pole Depot side. Community members have requested accessible paths for scooters and mobility needs at Pole Depot Park.
Is Pole Depot Park safe for kids to play unsupervised?
Pole Depot Park's playground has no safety fencing and sits right next to a busy car park and Forest Road. Community members have requested safety fencing, adequate lighting and passive surveillance at Pole Depot Park.