Glebe, Forest Lodge & Broadway
The Glebe Point area became fashionable in the early 19th century, while the southern part of Glebe later became a working class district. Today this is one of the city’s most attractive villages, where students, artists, ‘old-timers’ and backpackers all rub shoulders harmoniously.
In addition to its many shops, galleries and restaurants, the area boasts waterfront parks and an array of historic workers’ houses and grand mansions. Neighbouring Forest Lodge has the Harold Park Paceway, while across Broadway the small enclave of Chippendale is home to friendly pubs and charming terraced houses.
Leisure
Parks & Open Spaces
To book a City park or open space:
Tel: 02 9265 9550 / 9265 9946 / 9246 7805
Email: openspacebookings@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Bicentennial Park
Part of an extensive green, open-space area stretching from Harold Park Paceway to Rozelle Bay. The area features playing fields, skateboard ramp, rotundas, children's playground and barbecue facilities, while the Federal Park section is an off-leash area for exercising dogs.
Blackwattle Bay Park 
In a peaceful setting, with a mixture of native planting and grassy areas, this waterfront reserve enjoys excellent views of the Anzac Bridge and the bay.
Dr H J Foley Rest Park
This important civic park is located in the heart of Glebe. Named
after Dr H J Foley, Mayor of Glebe from 1937–38, the park features
a playground, a World War I memorial and an historic brick shelter
where local residents once gathered to listen to the radio. Today,
the park remains a focal
point for community activity.
Jubilee Park
Directly adjacent to Bicentennial Park, Jubilee Park features a playground, picnic sheds and tables. Jubilee Oval has an historic grandstand and a large sporting field suitable for cricket, hockey and Australian Rules Football.
Peace Park
Located in Myrtle Street, Chippendale, this small neighbourhood park includes a children’s playground.
Victoria Park
Next to Sydney University at Broadway, this spacious parkland incorporates a popular heated outdoor swimming pool and is enhanced by beautiful Lake Northam and its resident ducks.
Wentworth Park
Adjacent to the Sydney Fish Market and Blackwattle Bay, Wentworth Park is a vital green space for local residents. Spanning more than 12 hectares, it features sporting fields suitable for soccer and Rugby League, a playground and public toilets. The park will eventually be part of the Glebe Foreshore Walk.
Walking
Historical Walking Tour
The City’s self-guided historical walking tour – Preservation – will introduce you to the area. Download a brochure or pick one up from any Council Location for a tour of this place of contrasts.
Swimming Pools
Victoria Park Pool, Camperdown
Tel: 02 9298 3090
Fax: 02 9298 3092
City Road, Corner of Parramatta Road
Camperdown NSW 2050
(Limited free 2 hour parking is available, located off City Road)
Non Daylight Saving
Commences Monday 2 April 2007
Monday to Friday: 6am to 7.15pm
Saturday, Sunday: 7am to 5.45pm
Daylight Saving
Monday to Friday: 5.45am to 7.45pm
Saturday, Sunday:
7am to 5.45pm
(Including Public Holidays)
The centre is closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day.
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Tennis
St James Park Tennis Courts, Glebe
Jensen’s Tennis Centre
Tel: 02 9698 9451
Web: www.jensenstennis.com.au
Court Location
St James Lane
Glebe NSW 2037
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Sports
Glebe/Leichhardt PCYC Centre
2-4 Minogue Crescent
Glebe
Tel: 02 9660 2557
Website: www.pcycnsw.org
Library
Glebe Library
Tel: 02 9298 3060
Email: library@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Fax: 02 9298 3062
186 Glebe Point Road (cnr Wigram Road)
Glebe NSW 2037
Monday and Wednesday: 10am - 7pm
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 4pm
Sundays and Public holidays: Closed
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Entertainment
Museums, Galleries & Attraction
- Harold Park Paceway
- Inner City Clayworkers Gallery
- Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
- Sze Yup Temple
- The University of Sydney
- Wentworth Park
Movies
Theatres & Performance Venues
Shopping
Glebe point Road is renowned for its new age shops and alternative therapy centres, gourmet food, art, craft and antique galleries and some famous bookstores. There are more bookshops on St Johns Road and Bridge Road, and the large Broadway Shopping Centre is great for grocery and everyday shopping until late.
Glebe is perhaps at its best on Saturdays, when the Glebe Markets, held in the grounds of the local Public School, offer over 200 stalls selling everything from clothing to plants.
Dining
Once again, Glebe Point Road is the place to go! This wonderful dining precinct is home to over 60 cafes, restaurants and pub dining rooms – most of which are moderately priced.
The area caters for all tastes, with Modern Australian, Italian, Nepalese, Korean, Middle Eastern, Greek, Spanish, vegetarian and many other cuisines on offer.
There are plenty of takeaways, including a famous pie shop, and everything from great breakfast cafes to several late – night eateries.
Did You Know?
Glebe is the haunt of Peter Corris’s fictional detective, Cliff Hardy, who lived near the Wentworth Park dog racing track.
Sir Edmund Barton, Australia ’s first Prime Minister, was born in Glebe’s Hereford Street in 1849.
The Glebe was a land grant of 400 acres given by Governor Arthur Phillip to Reverend Richard Johnson, Chaplain of the First Fleet, in 1790. The term ‘glebe lands’ refers to land given to the church for its support. Johnson did little with the land and it soon became the domain of timber cutters and fishermen.
Last Updated: Tuesday 6 November, 2007
