Ryde Park — Attraction in Sydney

Had to get out with the boys J&B and their dog. So we drive to Ryde Park and find that half of Ryde had the same idea. It’s like lockdown is irritating the population. You don’t say? Anyway all wearing masks and keeping apart like we’ve been told. Regardless it was a beautiful day and Ryde Park is one of those awesome public spaces that gives the visitor the importance of civic and community connection. I could sense an exhaustion and a palpable need for people to connect. The isolation of citizens of Ryde has been taken to the very edge of tolerance. The park was filled with families, couples, individuals and a lot of panting solo runners who I think run in and around the park because they simply want to be around other people. We are social animals and I do think that a community we have done our duty, we have accepted the trials and tribulations of being ordered to hunker down. Yet, it is getting on the point where parks offer a sense of relief from the isolation and community detachment that Covid lockdowns have created. We all continue to agree that we have to take responsibility and the collective drive to get through this connects us all. At Ryde Park I got the feeling that what we had taken for granted in the past is now front and foremost understood as precious. That I hope will be the message that we all carry forward when this lockdown comes to an end. The grass, the children laughing, parents smiling and relaxing, razors whizzing by, the basket ball court bouncing, the coffee shop producing great lattes and cappuccinos that bring groups of strangers (with Covid in mind) to talk under the large beautiful trees that have settled like the citizens of Ryde on the periphery of the park. Great shaded areas where people sit, talk and laugh. It is an important community area. We need parks to come together and even without discussion we share and understand that we appreciate this lovely green space. I’ve been an avid visitor to Ryde Park long before the Covid lockdown and even today witnessing the community connection was heartwarming and visceral. Let’s get this over with so that we as a community and a collective in Ryde can continue to live our lives and to raise families, make friends, help each other and simply enjoy the fruits of the collective reality of citizens with a common goal. Great walking space, walking dogs (there’s a dog park west of main park), friendly environment to envelope the sunshine...

This place is awesome! Thumbs up with the scooter area which is very good for toddlers. The dog off-leash area is big for all sizes of dogs. I find the playground small where they have limited equipment. Basketball court is also available for dads, young adults and young at heart. Walking grounds is nice with trees all over the place if you feel walking. Cafe is also available at certain hours. There is also a garden if your a photo shoot lover. Overall, this place is family friendly and must visit if you have active kids. The park needs more shed and...

A quiet and sunny morning in early Spring with the granddaughter and her mum was very pleasant with a few carers and parents with the same idea.

Now that things are getting back to normal, the park is once again becoming a really pleasant place to be early in the morning on a warm summers day. A leafy stroll or a casual workout or fun with the kids and grandkids and your favourite four-legged friends. A picnic or a hot beverage etc at the cafe if you so desire.

A great...