Hyde Park
Hyde Park is the oldest public parkland in Australia, a 16.2-hectare park in Sydney's central business district. Its standout feature is the Archibald Fountain at the northern end, with the Anzac Memorial at the southern end and a giant outdoor chess set in the Nagoya Gardens.
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Fountains and Memorials at Hyde Park
The Archibald Fountain sits at the northern end of Hyde Park, in a large pond with bronze figures. The Anzac Memorial stands at the southern end of Hyde Park, with a Pool of Remembrance beside it. Hyde Park also has a Captain Cook statue, the Thornton Obelisk, the Frazer Memorial Fountain, the Emden gun and the Dalley statue, along with Busby's Bore fountain and the John Baptist Fountain.
Nagoya Gardens and Giant Chess Set at Hyde Park
The Nagoya Gardens sit at the northern end of Hyde Park. The Nagoya Gardens have a giant outdoor chess set among their plantings. Visitors to Hyde Park can use the open-air chess set in the gardens at the northern end of the park. Sandringham Gardens, a separate memorial garden on the eastern side of Hyde Park, opened in 1954 and gives the park a second garden setting away from the chess set.
Heritage and Trees at Hyde Park
Hyde Park is the oldest public parkland in Australia and is owned by Sydney City Council and the NSW Land and Property Management Authority. The park carries a state heritage listing dating from 13 December 2011. The park has approximately 580 trees, including figs, conifers and palms, and Hill’s figs line the main promenade through Hyde Park.
Facilities at Hyde Park
Getting to Hyde Park
Hyde Park is in central Sydney, bounded by Elizabeth, College, Liverpool and St James Road/Prince Albert Road, with Park Street running east to west through the middle. Gadigal metro station is about 250 m away. Train stations nearby are St James, Museum, Town Hall, Wynyard, Martin Place, Central and Circular Quay, with light rail at Town Hall, Wynyard or QVB and the Circular Quay ferry wharf. Buses 303, 320, 422 and 461 run nearby. Parking is at The Domain Car Parking Station.
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- 📍St James Church
- 📍Hyde Park Barracks
- 📍St Mary's Cathedral
- 📍Australian Museum
- 📍The Grumpy Baker (cafe, about 100 m)
Frequently asked questions about Hyde Park
Is Hyde Park open 24 hours?
Yes, Hyde Park is open 24 hours a day and all year round.
Is there a giant chess set in Hyde Park?
Yes, the Nagoya Gardens at the northern end of the park have a giant outdoor chess set.
What monuments are in Hyde Park?
The Archibald Fountain, the Anzac Memorial, the Captain Cook statue and the Emden gun are among the monuments in the park.
Which train stations are near Hyde Park?
St James, Museum, Town Hall, Wynyard, Martin Place, Central and Circular Quay stations are close to the park.
Who owns Hyde Park?
Sydney City Council and the NSW Land and Property Management Authority own the park, which has been on the State Heritage Register since December 2011.