Clarke’s Point Reserve — Attraction in Sydney

This foreshore park is a tribute to the wise people of Sydney who over the years have spared so much of the beautiful harbour surrounds from development or in cases such as this and Cockatoo Is have returned them to general leisurely usage. Of course I am biased as my Dad John Merrington with his 21 years on Hunters Hill Council played a key role in the Reserves development. Fly a kite, catch a fish, kick a footy or just sit on the chair dedicated to him, feel the breeze and savour the 270 degree view. Hmm ......

I have through DNA and family history, found that my 3rd great Grandfather owned this land as named Clarke's Point. John Clarke bought the land for a rich sum of 75 pounds. A lot of money back in 1835. He and his brothers also built houses on the point. One of which is still standing, and that house is "Woodstock" in Alfred Street. History is marvelous. Thanks to the people of Hunter's Hill and the local council for maintaining this beautiful stretch of land for...

Perfect place for family days out, picnics, dates, even weddings! But most of all awesome place for a fish... Dog friendly park with a beautiful view of the Harbour Bridge and CBD skyline, to a direct view of Cockatoo Island... Plenty of places as I said before, for picnics with public bbq's available to be used! Plenty of parking too charged at a reasonable rate, with plenty of free street parking not dar from the...