Parks and playgrounds

Playgrounds

Hornsby Shire Council designs and maintains playgrounds in suburbs throughout the Shire.

The crown jewel of Hornsby Shire’s parks, Fagan Park covers 55 hectares with themed gardens, playgrounds, historic Netherby Cottage and an Eco Garden and plenty of room for picnics and outdoor activities.

Hornsby Park

Experience new levels of recreation, rejuvenation and regeneration at Hornsby Park. Transforming 60 hectares of the old Hornsby Quarry into walking trails, majestic lookouts and welcoming open spaces, every moment in this naturally awe-inspiring destination is made to uplift and restore, inside and out.

Crosslands Reserve

Crosslands Reserve is a beautiful natural setting in Berowra Valley National Park that is ideal for picnics, camping and other outdoor activities.

Lisgar Gardens

Lisgar Gardens is a beautiful hillside garden in the heart of Hornsby that is especially well-known for its range of camellias.

Galston Recreation Reserve

Galston Recreational Reserve can cater to large groups with varying interests including a playground, sporting facilities, toilets. The main shelter can cater to up to 100 people with BBQs and picnic tables.

Lilian Fraser Garden

One of Hornsby Shire’s most special spots, ideal for picnics, weddings and other events – or a simple stroll to enjoy the beauty.

Off-leash dog parks

Hornsby Shire Council offers a number of areas where dogs and their owners can play together entirely unleashed.