Parks

Observatory Park

Millers PointCity centre
View of Sydney Harbour from the park
A large tree in the park
A bust of a man in the park is in the foreground, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is in the background.
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Home to the Sydney Observatory, this park has panoramic views of Sydney Harbour.

Features

  • Attractions included

    Built in 1857 to 1859, Australia’s first observatory is open to the public.

  • Exercise equipment included

    Outdoor fitness equipment

  • Dog off-leash included

  • Public toilets included

    Short walk away on Watson Road, at the Argyle Street entrance.

History & heritage

Decorative

Histories of local parks and playgrounds

History of Observatory Park

The Sydney Observatory built in 1857 to 1859 was a well-known landmark and soon gave its name to the hill on which it stood.
Published 27 March 2013

Hire the Rotunda

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