Blackman Park — Attraction in Sydney

Blackman Park used to be a tip. Once my son was playing rugby there in 2005 and I kicked at a metal object in the ground and up came a manual meat grinder. I never liked the first artificial surface. My wife was a goalie and we had little rubber dots all through the laundry and even in the bed. My son played rugby on it and got shin splints, it's very hot and sometimes you get static electricity shocks from the plastic grass. Now they are pulling it up and relaying the surface in the middle of winter. Bob Cambell oval has been closed because it flooded and washed the playground away. Partially that was due to the construction on the golf course taking up the green spongy grass that soaked up some of the water. Add to that the overgrown privet and other weeds in the drain causing the flood coinciding with high tide.

I have to ask the question Are lane Cove council setting up another never ending grounds rehabilitation project like...

Blackman Park is a combination of outdoor multi sport facilities synthetic and grass) as well as playgrounds, running/ bike paths, an enclosed dog park as well as natural bush areas which have bush walking trails which are easily accessible and not difficult to traverse.

The Lane Cove River is located behind the dog park areas, but there is limited access.

There is only one entrance into the complex by vehicle. On weekends, it can be difficult to get in or find parking if there's a sports event on due to the high volume of traffic. Off peak times, there are no issues with parking.

There are two playgrounds to keep the kids occupied, sandstone animals, and 2 outdoor gym areas located along the running track.

On weekends there is a canteen running to cater for sports.There is also the Puppy Tail Cafe situated in close proximity to the dog parks, which also sells dog treats.

Accessibility to most areas via wheelchair or mobility...

Blackman Park is a bit like an onion. When you first arrive, there's the first layer such as the artificial pitch, grassy field and dog area.

However the other layers it offers if you visit the off-beaten paths 1) near the smaller dog play area and 2) just past the kids playground towards the rear of the park, are some beautiful bush walks that are not too difficult or far to complete.

There's also the Lane Cove River just past the dog areas but are less accessible.

On weekends, it can be difficult to gain entrance (only one car entrance) or find parking if there's a...