Gunnamatta Park
Gunnamatta Park is a large, leafy park of 14 acres at 39/41R Nicholson Parade, Cronulla, a short walk from Cronulla train station. Its standout feature is the netted tidal baths and beach it adjoins, and it also has free public barbecues and shelters, a playground and large grassed areas with shade trees.
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About Gunnamatta Park
Barbecues and Shelters at Gunnamatta Park
Gunnamatta Park has free public barbecues and shelters, available on a first come, first served basis. Gas and electric portable barbecues may be brought into Gunnamatta Park. Fuel-fired portable barbecues that use coal, wood or heat beads are not allowed in Gunnamatta Park, so visitors who want a barbecue should bring a gas or electric unit or use one of the public barbecues.
Grassed Areas and Playground at Gunnamatta Park
Gunnamatta Park has large grassed areas and shade trees across its 14 acres. Gunnamatta Park has a playground, and dogs are prohibited within 10 metres of it. The park is described as well suited to family gatherings and picnics, with the open lawns and shade trees giving room for groups to spread out.
Gunnamatta Bay Tidal Baths Beside the Park
Gunnamatta Park adjoins Gunnamatta Bay Tidal Baths, a large netted swimming area with a beach. The waters to the left of the tidal baths may contain stingrays, and visitors wading in shallow water are advised to shuffle their feet as they enter the water to scare them away. Dogs are prohibited in the tidal baths and on the beach.
Facilities at Gunnamatta Park
Getting to Gunnamatta Park
39/41R Nicholson Parade, Cronulla. A short walk from Cronulla train station, and the Cronulla ferry wharf is about 300 m away. On-street parking is available along Nicholson Parade. Two accessible parking spaces are on Waratah Street near the corner of Tonkin Street, with an accessible footpath from Tonkin Street into the park.
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- 📍Gunnamatta Bay Tidal Baths (netted swimming area, adjoining the park)
Frequently asked questions about Gunnamatta Park
Can I bring my dog to Gunnamatta Park?
Dogs on leash are allowed on the walkways and in the park. Dogs are prohibited within 10 metres of the playground, and in the tidal baths and on the beach.
Are there toilets at Gunnamatta Park?
Public toilets, changing facilities and showers are in Gunnamatta Pavilion, and there is an accessible (MLAK) toilet in the park.
Can I have a barbecue at Gunnamatta Park?
Free public barbecues and shelters are available on a first come, first served basis. Gas and electric portable barbecues are allowed, but coal, wood and heat-bead barbecues are not.
Where can I park at Gunnamatta Park?
On-street parking runs along Nicholson Parade. Two accessible parking spaces are on Waratah Street near Tonkin Street.
Are there stingrays at Gunnamatta Bay?
The waters to the left of the tidal baths may contain stingrays, so care is needed when wading in the shallows.