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Elkington Park . Glassop Street, Balmain . Water views, shady trees, and children’s
playground, off leash area for dogs is at the bottom of the park .
Bridgewater Park (Balmain Shores) . Off Margaret St & Warayama Pl, Rozelle .
Water views & Iron Cove Bridge aspect, shaded seating area, children’s play-
ground .
Mort Bay Park . Mort Street, Birchgrove . Water views, some distant Harbour
Bridge & City views, children’s playground .
Ballast Point Park . Ballast Point Road, Birchgrove . Water views, amazing Harbour
Bridge & City skyline views, sculptures in respect of the history of the site .
Birchgrove Park (Oval) . Grove Street, Birchgrove . (Famous Historical Sports
Ground) . The headquarters for The Sydney Cricket Club 1897 – 1947 . The orig-
inal home of rugby league team, The Balmain Tigers & spiritual home ground for
Australian Rugby League as the first matches were played there in 1908 . Austra-
lian Rules also played matches there between 1903 – 1926 .
Thornton Park . 1 Darling Street, Balmain East . Spectacular Harbour Bridge & City
skyline views, water views, (perfect spot for New Year ’s Eve fireworks) children’s
play equipment .
Gladstone Park - Callan Park - King George Park - Easton Park
In addition to the above list, there are so many more little hidden parks with
playgrounds within the Balmain/Rozelle area you are spoilt for choice depending
how much you wish to walk.
PARKS