Koshigaya Park — Attraction in Sydney

Koshigaya Park was officially opened in 1985 as part of a sister city relationship between Campbelltown and Koshigaya City in Japan. The park was designed to celebrate and showcase Japanese culture, particularly through its traditional garden features and design elements. The park's centerpiece is its meticulously crafted Japanese garden, featuring elements such as cherry blossom trees, a koi pond, wooden bridges, lanterns, and pagodas. These elements are designed to evoke a sense of tranquility and harmony, typical of traditional Japanese gardens. Beyond the garden, Koshigaya Park serves as a venue for cultural events, educational programs, and community gatherings that promote cross-cultural understanding between Australia and Japan. The park is named after Koshigaya City in Japan, which is Campbelltown's sister city. Sister city relationships like this aim to foster international goodwill and cultural exchange between two cities. The name "Koshigaya" itself has historical significance in Japan, referring to a city with a rich cultural heritage and...

Anti CSG Rally An important community gathering is happening on Sunday March 17th 2013 in Campbelltown to protect land and water from coal seam gas mining.

We are all Gathering at Koshigaya Park, Campbelltown at 12 noon. Speakers will include Drew Hutton (President of Lock The Gate Alliance) John Dugas (Barrington-Gloucester-Stroud Preservation Alliance) and our own Jess Moore (Spokesperson, Stop CSG Illawarra). Len Williamson (Local Resident of 35 years and Co-Founder of Scenic Hills Association) will MC the event.

This is an extremely important event in the campaign to inform the residents of Greater Sydney of the impacts of coal seam gas mining, particularly in our drinking water catchments. Come along if you can, and bring friends!

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This park is nicely shaded by trees, has several sheltered areas with picnic tables and seating in its immediate surrounds, garbage bins, and has public restrooms that are actually open

It offers a good variety of play equipment for children of all ages, and also caters for children in wheelchairs

Overall it's great park for a family outing and is conveniently located across the road from the library. However, the local council should urgently consider placing a much needed pedestrian crossing in place to increase the safety of those crossing between the library and park as it can be a safety concern with small children, with many cars driving...