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Bradfield Park

A large park which has grandstand views of Sydney harbour, the harbour bridge and the city. Its harbourside location and proximity to key North Sydney landmarks including Luna Park and the Olympic Pool mean the Park is popular with both the local community and visitors.

Getting There

Bradfield Park is located in Alfred Street South, Milsons Point. Milsons Point railway station adjoins the Park and Milsons Point ferry wharf is a 2-minute walk. Numerous buses run past the Park and there is metered parking in surrounding streets.

Park Features

  • The supporting pylons of the harbour bridge run through the Park and are a dominant visual element.
  • 2 accessible toilets, a formal lookout, a rotunda and stone shelters and a large paved plaza under the shadow of the bridge.
  • Within the plaza area beneath the bridge there is an outdoor table tennis table. There is no fee, and use is on a first come first served basis. Players will need to bring their own racquets and balls.
  • Seats, picnic tables, bubblers and lights are scattered throughout the Park and there is a custom-designed, cable-style, fully-fenced playground.
  • A history trail with interpretive signs is located in Bradfield Park north.
  • Public art includes the Australian Angel statue and sculpture a fox terrier dog that sits on top of the memorial drinking fountain in the centre of the rockery garden.  
  • Significant vegetation includes mature figs, Cabbage Tree and Jelly palms planted in formation outside Milsons Point railway station.
  • The nearby Kirribilli Neighbourhood Community Centre is available for hire out of hours.
  • A Managed Access program operates on New Year's Eve to ensure that all visitors, including families, have a safe and enjoyable experience.
  • Dogs are welcome in Bradfield Park however they are not permitted within 10m of the playground.

History

The removal of site facilities connected to the construction of the Harbour Bridge from the Milsons Point foreshore in 1923 presented an opportunity to provide a public park, and in 1935 an area of nearly 14 acres was vested in North Sydney Council for this purpose.

This move echoed the dedication of land for similar purposes on the southern side of the bridge. The area was named Bradfield Park after JJC Bradfield, Chief Engineer of the Harbour Bridge construction.

More detailed historical information can be found in the Download Bradfield_Park_Management1.pdf Bradfield Park Plan of Management (1.82MB)