Ma'anshan Friendship Park

Ma'anshan Friendship Park is a free public park on West Street in South Hurstville with an outdoor gym of pull-up bars, parallel dip bars and a balance beam. Dedicated to the Chinese poet Li Bai, it celebrates the sister-city friendship between Kogarah and Ma'anshan in China.

Best for

Leashed dog walksKids playgroundPicnics and chessWeekend BBQOutdoor fitness

About Ma'anshan Friendship Park

Outdoor Gym at Ma'anshan Friendship Park

Ma'anshan Friendship Park has an outdoor gym with a tall pull-up bar, two shorter horizontal bars set at different heights and a set of parallel dip bars. A low balance beam mounted on a metal pole sits beside a series of obstacles, steps and ledges. The gym area has tartan track flooring, and wooden beams give children a place to clamber. All of the equipment is free to use, so the park suits anyone who wants a workout in the open air.

Picnic Tables and BBQs at Ma'anshan Friendship Park

Ma'anshan Friendship Park has picnic tables with chess boards built into them, so visitors can play a game between meals. Ma'anshan Friendship Park also has BBQ facilities for cooking outdoors and a bubbler for drinking water. A playground gives children somewhere to play while adults use the outdoor gym or the picnic tables. The park suits family picnics and relaxing, and a large Otto bin at the entrance takes rubbish.

History of Ma'anshan Friendship Park

Ma'anshan Friendship Park was officially opened on 26 September 2009. The park takes its name from Ma'anshan in China, and it celebrates the friendship city relationship between Kogarah City Council and the Ma'anshan Municipal Government. Ma'anshan Friendship Park is dedicated to the Chinese poet Li Bai, and his work decorates the park. The park sits within the Georges River Council area of South Hurstville.

Facilities at Ma'anshan Friendship Park

🛝Playground

🔥BBQ Facilities

🚻Toilets✗

💧Drinking Water

🅿️Parking

🍽️Picnic Tables

🏃Walking Paths✗

🏅Sports Fields

🐕Dogs on leash

• Outdoor gym: tall pull-up bar, two horizontal bars at different heights, parallel dip bars, low balance beam on a metal pole, obstacles, steps and ledges • Tartan track flooring • Wooden beams for climbing • Playground • BBQ facilities • Picnic tables with built-in chess boards • Bubbler • Large Otto bin at the entrance

Visitor tips for Ma'anshan Friendship Park

✓Bring your own chess pieces, as the park does not provide them.
✓Bring your own poo bags when walking a dog here.
✓Visit in the morning in spring and summer, when the park gets hot and shade comes only from small trees around its edge.

Getting to Ma'anshan Friendship Park

147 West Street, South Hurstville NSW 2221. Parking is on hand at the park.

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Frequently asked questions about Ma'anshan Friendship Park

Can I take my dog to Ma'anshan Friendship Park?

Yes, but dogs must stay on a leash at all times, as the park is not an off-leash area.

Does Ma'anshan Friendship Park have a playground?

Yes, it has a playground, plus wooden beams that children can clamber on.

Is the outdoor gym at Ma'anshan Friendship Park free to use?

Yes, every piece of fitness equipment is open to the public at no cost.

Are there BBQs at Ma'anshan Friendship Park?

Yes, there are BBQ facilities, along with picnic tables to eat at.

Is there parking at Ma'anshan Friendship Park?

Yes, the park has its own parking.