Jessie Street Gardens
The Pioneer Women's Memorial and the NSW Ex-Servicewomen's Memorial anchor Jessie Street Gardens, a small urban park on Loftus Street in Sydney's central business district. It has a grassy area, mature shade trees, step-free paved paths and benches, and it sits beside the Gateway complex near Circular Quay.
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About Jessie Street Gardens
Memorials at Jessie Street Gardens
Jessie Street Gardens holds two memorials: the Pioneer Women's Memorial and the NSW Ex-Servicewomen's Memorial, both standing within the garden. The park is named in honour of Jessie Street, a leading Australian women's rights activist, so the memorials sit in a setting that commemorates a women's rights figure. Visitors can view both memorials while walking the garden's paths, and the memorials give the small park its main point of interest within the Sydney CBD.
Step-Free Paths at Jessie Street Gardens
Jessie Street Gardens has main paths with firm paving that provide step-free access through the garden. The ground is hard and flat along these routes. Bollards stand at some entrances to the paths. Steps lead up to the raised sculpture terrace, so the garden is partially accessible rather than fully step-free.
Grassy Area and Shaded Seating at Jessie Street Gardens
Jessie Street Gardens has a grassy area set among mature trees. Its shaded seating areas sit under those trees, giving visitors a place to rest in the middle of Sydney's central business district. Benches are positioned along the garden's paths as well, so there are seats both in the shade and beside the walkways. Visitors can sit on the grass or use the shaded seating for a break from the city streets.
Facilities at Jessie Street Gardens
Visitor tips for Jessie Street Gardens
- ✓The garden has no toilet, so use the accessible unisex toilet with grab rails and a baby change station inside the adjoining Gateway complex.
- ✓Food outlets inside the Citygate centre are easy to reach from the garden, so you can buy lunch and eat it on the benches or in the shade.
Getting to Jessie Street Gardens
Jessie Street Gardens is on Loftus Street, Sydney NSW 2000, listed at number 29. Circular Quay train station is about 100 m away. Designated parking spots are in the Wilson carpark on Reiby Place, and lifts inside the Gateway complex connect the ground level with basement parking levels B1–B4.
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- 📍Espresso Room (cafe, about 50 m)
- 📍Bouillon L'Entrecôte (restaurant, about 50 m)
Frequently asked questions about Jessie Street Gardens
What is Jessie Street Gardens like in Sydney?
It is a small urban park with a grassy area, mature shade trees and shaded seating, plus the Pioneer Women's Memorial and NSW Ex-Servicewomen's Memorial. Its paths are paved and step-free.
Where can I park near Jessie Street Gardens in Sydney?
Designated parking spots are in the Wilson carpark on Reiby Place. Lifts inside the Gateway complex also connect the ground level with basement parking levels B1–B4.
What are the opening hours for Jessie Street Gardens?
Jessie Street Gardens is open all year.
Is Jessie Street Gardens wheelchair accessible?
It is partially accessible. The main paths are firm, hard, flat and step-free, but steps lead up to the raised sculpture terrace, and bollards stand at some entrances.
Is there public toilet access at Jessie Street Gardens?
There is no toilet within the garden. The adjoining Gateway complex has a unisex accessible toilet with grab rails, a handbasin, an emergency call button and a baby change station.