Darook Park
A lovely bayside park at Cronulla in Sydney with a 4.6 rating across 396 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Darook Park sits on Darook Park Road in Cronulla, Sydney's famous beachside suburb in the south, on the shores of Gunnamatta Bay. With 396 reviews behind its 4.6 rating, it's a much-loved green space.
The appeal is a lovely, calm bayside park — green space, shady spots and a sheltered netted swimming area on Gunnamatta Bay, perfect for a picnic, a play, a paddle or simply relaxing by the water, a genuine family favourite away from the surf. Its Cronulla location makes it an easy and pleasant spot for a day out.
Parks and beaches have changing facilities, tides and seasonal conditions, so check current details if you're planning around something specific. Otherwise it's a free, family-friendly spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring sun protection, water and your swimmers.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 82
- Popularity
- 79
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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