H.C. Press Park
H.C. Press Park's bushland walking track, the North Arm Walking Track, gives panoramic views up and down Middle Harbour. The 4ha reserve on the south-eastern tip of the Castle Cove peninsula commemorates Henry Christian Press, and dogs must stay leashed on formal tracks.
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About H.C. Press Park
Bushland Walking Track at H.C. Press Park
H.C. Press Park has a walking track that links the reserve to Harold Reid Reserve around the shores of Middle Harbour. The track offers panoramic views up and down the harbour, and the park backs onto the North Arm Walking Track and the Explosives Reserve. H.C. Press Park occupies the south-eastern extremity of the Castle Cove peninsula, where its 4ha area was originally part of the HC Press Estate. Within a largely intact 35-hectare bushland area, the walking track gives walkers a continuous natural corridor along the water.
Off-Leash Dog Rules at H.C. Press Park
H.C. Press Park sits in a Level 2 area under Willoughby's wildlife protection rules. In that zone, residents may walk dogs on a leash along formal walking tracks. H.C. Press Park does not allow unleashed dog walking, so it has no off-leash area for dogs. Visitors with dogs should keep to the formal tracks and keep their dogs on a leash throughout the walk.
Henry Christian Press Heritage at H.C. Press Park
H.C. Press Park commemorates Henry Christian Press, who bought land on Middle Harbour in 1909. Around 1912 he started boat-shed and picnic operations in Castle Cove, so the shoreline here has a long recreational history. The park today carries a historical or cultural feature that recognises his role in the area. That heritage sits within the bushland reserve that visitors walk through today.
Facilities at H.C. Press Park
Visitor tips for H.C. Press Park
- ✓Bring binoculars, as bird checklists have been logged at the park, most recently in November 2024.
- ✓Take the track toward Harold Reid Reserve for the longest walk along the shoreline.
Getting to H.C. Press Park
Entry is opposite 54 Cammaray Road, Castle Cove NSW 2069. A bitumen road runs past the entry and becomes a track through to North Arm Reserve.
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- 📍Explosives Reserve
- 📍Harold Reid Reserve
- 📍North Arm Reserve
Frequently asked questions about H.C. Press Park
Can I take my dog to H.C. Press Park in Castle Cove?
Yes, dogs can visit H.C. Press Park, but they must be on a leash on the formal walking tracks.
Are dogs allowed off-leash at H.C. Press Park?
No, unleashed dog walking is not allowed at H.C. Press Park.
What facilities does H.C. Press Park have for families?
The park has a walking track, a park bench and a historical feature commemorating Henry Christian Press.
Are there walking paths or trails around H.C. Press Park?
Yes, a walking track runs through the bushland and links to Harold Reid Reserve along the shores of Middle Harbour.
What makes H.C. Press Park in Castle Cove special compared to other parks on the lower North Shore?
It combines bushland with views up and down Middle Harbour and a heritage feature honouring Henry Christian Press, who started boat-shed and picnic operations in Castle Cove around 1912.