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Parks & reserves
Waverley Council takes great pride in conserving and maintaining over 70 parks and reserves for the community and visitors. From iconic beaches to scenic walking tracks on the coastal edge, Waverley boasts some incredible outdoor experiences.
Browse our pocket parks, extensive parklands, grounds and facilities below.
- If you want to hire a space for an event, commercial activation, fitness training, wedding or other uses, visit Venue & open spaces hire.
- If you want to hire a sports field or court, visit Sport facilities and hire.
- If you want to know more about how we manage our parks and reserves see our Open Space and Recreation Strategy 2021-2031.
- Council also has a Play Space Strategy 2014-2029 and companion Inclusive Play Space Study Report 2020.
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Find a park
Locate a park or reserve by suburb and/or facility type.
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Memorials in Waverley
Council values the contribution of local residents and appreciates the difference they make to the community
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Barracluff Park
A sport and recreation park in North Bondi with a multi court, large playground and off-leash dog walking area.
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Ben Buckler Point Reserves
Ray O’Keefe Reserve and Sam Fiszman Park offer a quiet space to relax or swim while enjoying magnificent views over Bondi.
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Biddigal Reserve
Offers barbecue facilities, playground, ocean pools and panoramic views of Bondi Beach.
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Bondi Beach Park
Boasts a skate park, playground, outdoor gym, barbecue areas, a children’s pool and the iconic Bondi Pavilion.
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Bondi Skate Park
One of Australia’s biggest and best skate parks situated only metres from Bondi Beach.
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Bronte Park
Surrounded by natural attractions, Bronte Park offers a wide range of recreational activities.
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Caffyn Park
A small, grassed area that offers spectacular views of Sydney Harbour and city.
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Clarke Reserve
A beautiful cliff-top grassed area with playground and panoramic ocean views.
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Clementson Park
A welcome pocket of greenery in a busy urban setting of Bondi Junction, with a playground and community garden.
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Diamond Bay Reserve
A beautiful cliff-top reserve known for its dramatic cliff-top walk.
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Dickson Reserve
Split into two distinct areas, Dickson Reserve features a large dog-friendly grassed space, basketball half court, adventure playground and ample shaded seating.
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Dudley Page Reserve
A flat grass field that offers panoramic views of Sydney city and harbour, an artificial cricket pitch, outdoor gym and playground.
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Eastern Reserve
A grassy cliff-top area with panoramic ocean views, situated along the cliff walk.
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Eora Reserve
Located in the busy urban environment of Bondi Junction, with sheltered benches and picnic tables.
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Hugh Bamford Reserve
A large, grassed area in North Bondi with a half size playing field, community hall, amphitheatre and lookout.
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Hunter Park
A quiet grassed area and sculpture park along the coastal walk.
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Kimberley Reserve
A flat grassed area with a shaded play area and beloved community hall.
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Marks Park
A former Military Reserve turned cliff-top park that offers panoramic views of the coastline and ocean. Includes The Bondi Memorial: Rise.
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Marlborough Reserve
A popular leafy reserve dominated by a modern playground.
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Queens Park
Administered by Centennial Parklands, Queens Park is a 26-hectare urban park with a range of fields available for hire.
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Raleigh Reserve
A dog-friendly cliff-top reserve with stunning views of the ocean and surrounding sandstone cliffs.
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Rodney Reserve
A historic site and popular sports field set against a sweeping backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.
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Tamarama Park
One of Waverley’s most significant beach reserves, with a range of facilities and amenities.
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Thomas Hogan Reserve
With 3.2-acres of mature greenery, Thomas Hogan Reserve provides a significant habitat and meeting space for the local community.
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Simpson Park
A grassed area with a picnic table and small children’s play area.
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St James Reserve
A much-loved neighbourhood park in Bondi Junction with a playground and garden area.
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Varna Park
A popular children’s play area, sheltered picnic tables, outdoor gym and large designated off-leash dog walking area.
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Waverley Park
Major sport and recreation park that holds a special place in Waverley’s cultural heritage.
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Have you lost something on our beaches, parks or streets? Report it here and we’ll let you know if we find anything!
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