Hurstville Oval

General rules

Booking parks and facilities

Contacting Council

Leash-free areas

Take a walk on the Boardwalk

Dora Street HurstvilleHurstville Oval is widely regarded among cricketers asone of the best ovals in NSW. It also has a long andcolourful history of producing cricketing greats. DonBradman was just one of many sports people whomade their names at club level while playing atHurstville Oval and then moving on to achieve nationaland international acclaim.

The Oval also hosts athletics and numerous othersports including soccer, cycling (velodrome) and Rugby League.

You can let your dog run free in one of two leash-freeareas in Hurstville. They are at:

• Lower Gannons Park, Peakhurst – enter from Forest Road and walk to the lower end of the park

• Extension of Riverwood Park, western end ofColeridge St Riverwood. This area is fully fenced.

As well as all the many recreational parks in the localgovernment area, you can also enjoy the many walkways and boardwalks along the foreshore of theGeorges River. Hurstville City Council has developed anetwork of walkways which provide for a pleasant strollalong the waterfront. Walkways are located on Salt PanCreek, Boggywell Creek, Jewfish Bay (Oatley Park) andLime Kiln Bay.

When using Hurstville’s parks, remember a few simplerules to help make these places enjoyable for everyoneto use:

• Put your rubbish in the bins provided or take it withyou to dispose of wisely

• Don’t forget to scoop your dog’s poop• Keep your dog on a leash unless you are in a

leash-free area• No alcohol consumption in any park in Hurstville

For a complete listing of all our parks and reserves aswell as each park's rules and facilities go towww.hurstville.nsw.gov.au under 'Recreation' and thenclick on Parks or call the Council on 9330 6222..

To book facilities in one of Council’s parks or sportsfields, contact Council’s Sport and Recreation Officeron 9330 6209.

If you notice any damage to Council’s parks or if youwould like more information please contact the Councilon 9330 6222.

Hurstville City Council provides 165 parks andreserves for local residents and visitors to enjoy. In fact,every resident lives less than 500 metres from a park orreserve.

Whatever your recreational or sporting needs, they willbe catered for within Hurstville. Whether it’s a sportingfield like Hurstville Oval, bushland heritage and nativewildlife at Oatley Park, leash-free areas for your dogs toroam free, or just open green space for the kids to play– it’s all here in Hurstville.

Lorraine St PeakhurstHurstville Golf Course is a favourite among golfers. Ithas 18 holes with a great variety of gentle rolling hills,plenty of natural hazards and smooth, quick greens.

There is a practice putting green and full practice fairway.

Bookings are essential for weekend games. For furtherinformation or to enquire about costs or tuition by theProfessional, contact the Golf Course on 9533 2194.

Ken Rosewall Tennis Centre - Roberts Avenue PeakhurstVanessa Street Tennis Courts Beverly HillsThe Council provides two tennis complexes availablefor events or just for fun. At the Ken Rosewall TennisCentre, Roberts Ave Peakhurst, there are eight synthetic grass courts, with a BBQ, clubhouse withkitchen, toilets and shower facilities, shelter sheds anda children’s playground.

At Vanessa Street Beverly Hills there are two syntheticgrass courts with shelter sheds.

The courts are open from 8am to 10pm daily. Hire costsvary. Contact the Court Managers for more details on9580 4204.

Corner of King Georges Road and Forest RoadPenshurstMajor improvements to the Leisure Centre have recently been completed, the Centre now being one ofthe best sporting facilities in the region.

Facilities include an indoor, eight-lane 25m lap pool,leisure pool with fountains and program pool, indoorand outdoor water slide, café, large gymnasium andaerobics room, spas, sauna and steam room, alongwith greatly expanded child care facilities.

The Centre is open from Monday to Friday 6am to 9pm,and Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 6amto 8pm.

For information on entry fees, memberships or fitnessclass timetables, contact the Hurstville Aquatic LeisureCentre on 9585 9600.

King Georges Road PenshurstNamed after local and international soccer hero Johnny Warren, the indoor sports centre, which forms part of Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre, is large enough to stage three basketball games at the same time.

It is a modern state-of-the-art facility that can play host to many sports including basketball, karate, kung-fu, indoor soccer, aerobics, badminton,netball, indoor touch football, gymnastics and baton twirling.

The multi-purpose stadium can also be used for largecommunity events.

To find out more about activities at the stadium or to obtain information on booking the

stadium for your sports or activities, contactthe Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre on9585 9600.

Oatley Park is one of southern Sydney’s best-keptsecrets. It is easily the largest recreational area in ourcity, a 45-hectare park that juts out into the GeorgesRiver.

It boasts trees, shrubs and native flowers, walkingtracks, a tidal pool and prolific bird life.

The Oatley Park Castle is a popular venue for eventsand picnics, and the steam roller park is always popularwith the kids, as is the river beach and numerous walking tracks and playing fields.

Hurstville Golf Course

Tennis courts Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre

Johnny Warren Indoor Sports Centre

Oatley Park