Oatley Pleasure Grounds
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Oatley Pleasure Grounds is a fairly hilly bush park located in Oatley, New South Wales
. It is 3.4 hectares and is known for being a very relaxing spot- great for picnics.
Oatley, New South Wales
Oatley is a suburb in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Oatley is located 21 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district and is part of the St George area...
. It is 3.4 hectares and is known for being a very relaxing spot- great for picnics.
Features
Oatley Pleasure Grounds has the following features:- The park can be accessed via street parking then a walk down a rather steep path, or some stairs followed by the path.
- Swimming is possible at the waterfront of the park (in the waters of Oatley BayOatley BayOatley Bay is a bay located in the Municipality of Kogarah, surrounded by the suburbs of Oatley, Hurstville Grove and Connells Point. The bay is part of the Georges River waterway. It is popular for boating, fishing, picnicking and bush walking, and is surrounded by multi-million dollar waterfront...
) because there are protective swimming nets. - The parks foreshore can be a bit muddy at low tide.
- There is a small sand area when the tide is low, which is great for scavenging and looking for little mud crabs.
- There are a couple of different sized swing sets and climbing equipment, lots of grass and tall trees, picnic tables and BBQ facilities.
- A Sea ScoutSea ScoutSea Scouts are members of the international Scouting movement, with a particular emphasis on water-based activities, such as kayaking, canoeing, sailing, and rowing. Depending on the country and the available water these activities are on lakes, rivers or sea in small or large ships. Sea Scouting...
hall down by the waterfront of the park. - Lovely views of Oatley Bay and the Georges RiverGeorges RiverThe Georges River is a waterway in the state of New South Wales in Australia. It rises to the south-west of Sydney near the coal mining town of Appin, and then flows north past Campbelltown, roughly parallel to the Main South Railway...
. - Lots of room to run around.