Heritage Park - Heritage Park Dr Castle Hill

This park is a historical listed site that provides everything that you need to have a nice Sunday picnic.  Its winding walking paths lead you to little pockets of nature waiting to be explored as well as keeping you in touch with its history by way of information signs. These signs follow the time of history from its use by the original inhabitants the Dharug people, to the establishment of the convict farm, church glebe, lunatic asylum, orchards and small farm holdings.   Its a really is a beautiful park with rolling grass hills, beautiful calling whip birds and little critters like water dragons. Read more info on this park below.


Toilets:

There is one toilet block one near the main playground and carpark.
BBQs:
There are one set of electric BBQs right at the top of the park which can be accessed via the walking path running along the playground.
Bins:
Yes there are bins.
Seating:
There is seating only in the pinic areas by way of picnic tables.
Shade:
There is plenty of natural shade and shaded pergolas in the pinic areas.
Bike/Walking Tracks:
There are walking tracks winding through the entire park. Its a very popular spot for power walkers and personal training sessions.
Playground Equipment:
The playground is made up of mainly rope climbing equipment, along with two spinners and a larger one.  The floor covering is tan bark and recylced rubber so the younger ones tend to get a little dirty.
Open Spaces:
Plenty of space for ball games, cricket, kite flying, frisbee etc.
Carparking/Accessiblity:
There is plenty of carparking available at the main entrance of Heritage Park Dr.  There are also other entry points via Balintore Rd and Banks Rd with on street parking. There is wheelchair access via the Heritage Park Dr carpark.
Water Bubblers:
Yes there is one bubbler near the playground.
Fenced:
There is no fencing.
Gated:
The main carpark is gated, but the park can be accessed at any time via the other entry points.
Entry fee:
No entry fee
Unique Attractions:
The history of the site would be the main attraction as well as its great walking paths. There is also a pond at the top of the park, near the top BBQ area, that is worth a look, you might even spot a water dragon or two.  Its not fenced so keep an eye on the little ones but there is a timber viewing platform.

The playground