
Willoughby Park
A leafy park at Willoughby East on Sydney's lower North Shore, rated 4.6 across more than 700 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Willoughby Park sits on McClelland Street at Willoughby East, near Chatswood on Sydney's leafy lower North Shore. A much-loved local park, it's a lovely green space — combining sweeping lawns and sporting fields with playgrounds, walking paths and shaded picnic areas, all in a pleasant, well-kept suburban setting.
The appeal is that combination of open green space and great family amenity: room to walk, picnic, play sport and relax, plus playgrounds and facilities that make it a popular family destination. It's a peaceful, welcoming green space that's become a genuine community hub for the surrounds, popular for a kick of the footy, a play or a relaxing afternoon outdoors.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 700 reviews, it's a firm local favourite. The park is free and open year-round, but facilities, the sporting fields and any events vary, so it's worth checking the surrounds before a special trip — though for a picnic, a play, a walk or some time outdoors, you can generally just turn up and enjoy this lovely park at Willoughby East.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
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
- 83
- Popularity
- 86
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Nearby venues

Willoughby Hotel
$$Craft beers and gastropub fare in a large venue, plus live sports screened on several TVs.

Tier One Cafe - Chatswood
Cafes in Chatswood, Sydney.

Black Potion
Cafes in Chatswood, Sydney.

Manpuku Chatswood
$$Restaurants in Chatswood, Sydney.
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