Oatley Pleasure Grounds facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Oatley Pleasure Grounds
The park is located off Annette Street
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Type	Public park
Nearest city	Sydney
Created	1934
Operated by	Kogarah City Council
Status	Open all year

Oatley Pleasure Grounds is a wonderful bush park located in Oatley, New South Wales. It's a large park, covering about 3.4 hectares (which is roughly 8.4 acres). It's a great place for families and friends to enjoy nature and have fun outdoors.

A Look Back at Oatley Pleasure Grounds

Before 1934, a man named Harry Linmark started this park as his own private area. It was a popular spot even back then! On Sundays, a band would play music, offering fun shows for everyone. The park also hosted special events, like Chinese New Year celebrations. Even groups like the Salvation Army held picnics there.

From Private Park to Public Space

Harry Linmark's park used to have a small zoo! You could see animals like kangaroos, monkeys, snakes, and emus. There was also a place for adults to relax, but sometimes it got a bit loud, leading to some complaints.

In 1934, the local government, Kogarah Council, bought the park. They made it even bigger and gave it the name we know today: Oatley Pleasure Grounds. This made it a public park for everyone to enjoy.

What You Can Find at Oatley Pleasure Grounds

Oatley Pleasure Grounds has many cool features that make it a great place to visit:

• You can easily explore the park using its special walking paths. They lead you through the beautiful bushland.
• There's a safe swimming area in the water, surrounded by a net. It's perfect for a refreshing dip on a warm day.
• When the tide is low, the park extends to a very sandy area. This is a great spot for building sandcastles or just relaxing by the water.
• You can enjoy amazing views of Oatley Bay and the Georges River. It's a perfect place to watch boats or just take in the scenery.