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Parties in Parks

Leichhardt Council has many parks which are great for family picnics, birthday parties, etc.

Organised gatherings of over 10 people require a park booking. For more information on booking a park for a social gathering go to:  Booking a Park/Sporting Ground.

• Chairs, marquees, BBQs and other structures may be permitted, with prior approval of Council. Please make sure you list all activities on your booking form.
• Jumping Castles may also be permitted at certain venues with prior approval of Council. Proof of $20 million public liability insurance from the Jumping Castle provider must be attached to your booking application.
• Parking is very limited at many of our parks, so alternative transport such as walking, ferry or shuttle bus may need to be arranged for large groups.

Parks Recommended for Children's Parties

Bridgewater Park

Margaret St, Rozelle

Description: 2 BBQs covered seating area, children's playground with shade cover, views over Iron Cove to Birkenhead Point, walking/jogging trails to Balmain & Bay Run, no toilets, very limited parking, adjacent to Old Balmain Power Station heritage Pumphouse.

Mort Bay Park

Cameron St, Birchgrove

Description: Large grassed areas, BBQs, picnic tables, shade trees, artworks, historic dry dock interpretation, redundant industrial wharf and regional playground. Access to Thames Street Wharf.  

Birchgrove Park

The Terrace, Balmain

Description: Children's play area, seating, tennis complex, separate single tennis court, walkways around park and along foreshore, sandy beach.

Elkington Park

Glassop St, Balmain

Children's play area, band rotunda, seating, walkways, pool (Dawn Fraser), foreshore access, toilets, bubbler.