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| name = Oatley Pleasure Grounds
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| photo_caption = The park is located off Annette Street
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'''Oatley Pleasure Grounds''' is a bush park located in [[Oatley, New South Wales]]. The whole park is {{convert|3.4|ha|sqm}}.<ref name=catchment>{{cite web|title=Getting to Know Your Catchment|url=http://www.kogarah.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/2912/Getting_to_Know_Your_Catchment.pdf|website=Kogarah Council|publisher=Kogarah City Council|accessdate=10 February 2015}}</ref>
'''Oatley Pleasure Grounds''' is a bush park located in [[Oatley, New South Wales]]. The whole park is {{convert|3.4|ha|acre}}.<ref name=catchment>{{cite web |title=Getting to Know Your Catchment |url=http://www.kogarah.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/2912/Getting_to_Know_Your_Catchment.pdf |website=Kogarah Council |publisher=Kogarah City Council |access-date=10 February 2015}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
A private park was started by Harry Linmark sometime before 1934. A band, weekly on Sunday, previously held entertaining shows at the park. Chinese New Year celebrations and picnics hosted by the Salvation Army were held in the park.<ref name=pictorial>{{cite book|last1=Lawrence|first1=Joan|title=St George Pictorial Memories: Rockdale, Kogarah, Hurstville|date=1996|publisher=Kingsclear Books|isbn=0908272456|page=65|url=https://books.google.com.au/books?id=I_Nan8kPpFIC&lpg=PA65&ots=_8_qJ3s9V3&dq=harry%20linmark&pg=PA65#v=onepage&q=harry%20linmark&f=false|accessdate=10 February 2015}}</ref>
A private park was started by Harry Linmark before 1934. A band, weekly on Sunday, previously held entertaining shows at the park. Chinese New Year celebrations and picnics hosted by the Salvation Army were held in the park.<ref name=pictorial>{{cite book |last1=Lawrence |first1=Joan |title=St George Pictorial Memories: Rockdale, Kogarah, Hurstville |date=1996 |publisher=Kingsclear Books |isbn=0908272456 |page=65 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=I_Nan8kPpFIC&dq=harry+linmark&pg=PA65 |access-date=10 February 2015}}</ref>
A zoo was constructed in the park which held animals, such as kangaroos, monkeys, snakes and emus. Around the same period a wine bar was also constructed, but it was noisy and received complaints. Later in 1934, Kogarah Council purchased the park, extended it and renamed it.<ref name=pictorial/>
A zoo was constructed in the park which held animals, such as kangaroos, monkeys, snakes and emus. Around the same period a wine bar was also constructed, but it was noisy and received complaints. Later in 1934, Kogarah Council purchased the park, extended it and renamed it.<ref name=pictorial/>


==Features==
==Features==
Oatley Pleasure Grounds has the following features:
Oatley Pleasure Grounds has the following features:{{Citation needed|date=February 2017}}
*The park can be accessed through a designated walking path.
*The park can be accessed through a designated walking path.
*There is a designated swimming area surrounded by a net.
*There is a designated swimming area surrounded by a net.
*The park extends to a very sandy area when the tide is low.
*The park extends to a very sandy area when the tide is low.
*Views of Oatley Bay and the [[Georges River]].
*Views of Oatley Bay and the [[Georges River]].

==Gallery==

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==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:11, 13 May 2024

Oatley Pleasure Grounds
The park is located off Annette Street
Oatley Pleasure Grounds is located in New South Wales
Oatley Pleasure Grounds
TypePublic park
Nearest citySydney
Coordinates33°59′12″S 151°05′02″E / 33.986599°S 151.083893°E / -33.986599; 151.083893
Created1934
Operated byKogarah City Council
StatusOpen all year

Oatley Pleasure Grounds is a bush park located in Oatley, New South Wales. The whole park is 3.4 hectares (8.4 acres).[1]

History

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A private park was started by Harry Linmark before 1934. A band, weekly on Sunday, previously held entertaining shows at the park. Chinese New Year celebrations and picnics hosted by the Salvation Army were held in the park.[2] A zoo was constructed in the park which held animals, such as kangaroos, monkeys, snakes and emus. Around the same period a wine bar was also constructed, but it was noisy and received complaints. Later in 1934, Kogarah Council purchased the park, extended it and renamed it.[2]

Features

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Oatley Pleasure Grounds has the following features:[citation needed]

  • The park can be accessed through a designated walking path.
  • There is a designated swimming area surrounded by a net.
  • The park extends to a very sandy area when the tide is low.
  • Views of Oatley Bay and the Georges River.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Getting to Know Your Catchment" (PDF). Kogarah Council. Kogarah City Council. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
  2. ^ a b Lawrence, Joan (1996). St George Pictorial Memories: Rockdale, Kogarah, Hurstville. Kingsclear Books. p. 65. ISBN 0908272456. Retrieved 10 February 2015.