Prince Alfred Park

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One of Sydney’s most beloved public spaces, Prince Alfred Park has undergone a $9 million facelift.

The 7.5 hectare park offers plenty of green space and benches to sit and relax. New barbeque and picnic areas have been built with custom-designed tables and seating. There’s an off-leash area for your dog too.

Practise your stroke on 1 of the 5 tennis courts made of the same material used at the Australian Open. Basketball players can shoot some hoops in 2 new courts and an extra half-court, if they can tear their eyes away from the stunning Sydney skyline. Fitness stations can be found throughout the park.

Kids will adore the new playground and themed play area.

The redevelopment of the park included:

an underground stormwater reuse system that will supply 95 per cent of the park’s water needs
5 new international competition standard tennis courts with the same Plexicushion surface used in Flinders Park, the home of the Australian Open
2 childrens playgrounds with seesaws, swings and custom-made play equipment
a new exercise circuit with 3 fitness stations linked by a one-kilometre loop of accessible path for joggers, pedestrians, bikes, prams and wheelchairs
2 new basketball courts and an additional half-court with city skyline views
new barbeques and family picnic areas with custom-designed tables and seating
hundreds of new trees and plants including rainforest species and succulents including passionfruit vines, climbing frangipanis and citrus trees
custom-designed energy-efficient lights throughout the park.

Prince Alfred Park Pool

Sydney’s newest 50 metre heated outdoor pool is now open.

Lord Mayor Clover Moore joined architect Rachel Neeson and students from nearby Redfern Jarjum College to celebrate the opening of this fantastic new facility on 13 May 2013.

For the next 6 months entry is free to all Sydneysiders, workers and visitors, so don’t miss this great opportunity to swim in the well-heated water while enjoying skyline views of the city.

Open all-year round it will provide fantastic views of the city skyline.

The pool is the City of Sydney’s first fully accessible, heated outdoor pool, with a ramp into the water ensuring everyone can use it.

This wonderful facility has bleachers and umbrellas, sky-lit change rooms, shaded areas and a landscaped sunbathing space. There is a splash deck play area for toddlers and new café. The surrounding area has been improved with new paths, furniture and lights.

The pool complex utilises the latest filtration systems, and incorporates the best in sustainable practices, including water-saving fixtures, stormwater harvesting and a green roof of native grasses to regulate temperature. The building also features animated chimneys that are functional public art pieces.

Neeson Murcutt Architects designed the beautiful facilities to integrate with the park.