St Leonards Park
One of North Sydney's largest and best-loved parks. It has a distinctive Victorian landscape character and is rich in history and heritage. The Park is a great place to play, relax and socialise, and it contains our premier sportsground, North Sydney Oval.
Getting There
Public Transport map (3.87MB)
St Leonards Park is on Miller Street, North Sydney. Buses run regularly along Miller Street, or the Park is a 15 minute walk up Miller Street from North Sydney railway station. Limited parking is available in the surrounding streets.
Park Features
- Sports facilities include North Sydney Oval (and associated grandstands, lighting, changing rooms, toilets etc), the Bon Andrews Oval (and associated Cunningham Pavilion), netball courts, cricket nets, a cricket wicket, bowling greens and a clubhouse.
- The North Sydney Oval complex includes commercial/retail outlets, a childcare centre, a function centre and a Council depot.
- Other park features include the War Memorial and Tunks Fountain and the Music Shell.
- A custom-design playground features many accessible items and activities.
- Public toilets, shelters, lights, seats, picnic tables, barbecues, a bubbler, and paved pedestrian paths.
- Open lawn areas dotted with specimen trees and formal avenue plantings.
- Dogs are welcome in St Leonards Park however they are not permitted on North Sydney Oval, the Bon Andrews Oval or within 10m of the playground or barbecues.
History
Originally known as The Reserve, 40 acres of public park was dedicated in 1876 by Alderman Tunks to serve as the centerpiece for the developing urban area. By 1874 the park was fenced, ornamental trees were planted and two streets that ran through the Park were closed. The first pavilion for spectators at North Sydney Oval was built in 1879.
More detailed historical information can be found in the St Leonards Park Plan of Management (317KB)and in theNorth Sydney Oval Plan of Management.
