There are many beautiful parks and gardens around Annandale. Some of the closest ones are featured below.
Whites Creek Valley Park and William Stuart Playground
Whites Creek Valley Park is a 1 minute walk from the house and the playground is about 1 minute further. The park is bordered by Smith Street, Piper Street and White Street.
William Stuart Playground features:
- Play Equipment
- Skate Ramp/BMX Ramp
- Full Basketball Court
- Picnic Tables
Cohen Park
Cohen Park is a 4 minute walk from the house. It is a large area that follows Whites Creek Canal (between Piper Street and Railway Parade) and includes numerous sporting facilities. Both sides of the canal have benefited from community involvement with two National Tree Planting Day volunteer events along the canal, resulting in increased biodiversity and native bird species habitat.
- The park features:
- Two Tennis Courts (free; open dawn to dusk)
- Two Junior Football Fields
- Cricket Pitch
- Public Toilet
- Play Equipment
- Native Plant Garden Beds
- Shared Bike/Walking Path along Whites Creek
Clubs such as Balmain & District Football Club (www.balmainfootball.com.au) play at Cohen Park.
White’s Creek Community Garden
Just on the other side of White’s Creek at 31 White Street is a community garden. The garden is run by Friends of Whites Creek Valley Park (FOWCVP) who also host regular garden talks. (Contact: current coordinator - fowcvp.garden@gmail.com)
“Community Gardens provide food, recreation and therapeutic opportunities for a community. They also provide opportunities for developing new skills, developing friendships through socialisation, improving health and living standards and promoting a sense of community pride and well being.”
For more information visit: http://www.leichhardt.nsw.gov.au/Community-Gardens.html
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