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| name = Oatley Pleasure Grounds |
| name = Oatley Pleasure Grounds |
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| photo_caption = The park is located off Annette Street |
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| nearest_city = Sydney |
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| created = 1934 |
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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| |
'''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> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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A private park was started by Harry Linmark |
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> |
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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/> |
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==Features== |
==Features== |
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Oatley Pleasure Grounds has the following features: |
Oatley Pleasure Grounds has the following features:{{Citation needed|date=February 2017}} |
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*The park can be accessed through a designated walking path. |
*The park can be accessed through a designated walking path. |
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*There is a designated swimming area surrounded by a net. |
*There is a designated swimming area surrounded by a net. |
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*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. |
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*Views of Oatley Bay and the [[Georges River]]. |
*Views of Oatley Bay and the [[Georges River]]. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 18:11, 13 May 2024
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Type | Public park |
Nearest city | Sydney |
Coordinates | 33°59′12″S 151°05′02″E / 33.986599°S 151.083893°E |
Created | 1934 |
Operated by | Kogarah City Council |
Status | Open 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Getting to Know Your Catchment" (PDF). Kogarah Council. Kogarah City Council. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- ^ a b Lawrence, Joan (1996). St George Pictorial Memories: Rockdale, Kogarah, Hurstville. Kingsclear Books. p. 65. ISBN 0908272456. Retrieved 10 February 2015.