Enmore Park

Everyone needs suburbia green space to make them feel at home, ey?
One of the things I love most about Sydney is how green the city is. There are trees along the streets, even in downtown, and tons of tiny hideaway parks tucked into laneways. Just a quick downhill kilometre trot from my house brings Enmore Park, one of the largest parks in the greater Marrickville Area. While it may not be as avant-​garde as Newtown’s Camperdown Memorial, it’s definitely a lovely setting to enjoy a book or, if you’re feeling racy, a cider or two.
This plot definitely has a family orientation to it, which is partially due to The Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre being inside the park, as well as a really cute children’s playground; one that I’ve reminisced in one too many times. It’s located just off of the Marrickville Metro Centre so it’s a perfect place for a post-​shopping snack and easy to get to and from using the close bus stops. There isn’t any exercise equipment in the park, but you’ll find heaps of people working out throughout the day and into the evening.
On the weekends it surely picks up its pace and you’ll find clicks of friends having some drinks, families having picnics, and heaps of exercise groups lunging in and out of it all.
While largely a conservative, family-​friendly spot, Enmore Park is an attractive afternoon getaway destination; just be sure to check your bag on the way in.

Enmore Park is a lovely space to come for a bit of chill-​out time. Whether you want to find a quiet spot under a tree to read a book, or you’re bringing family and friends for a picnic, there’s enough space and lush green grass for the entire neighbourhood. It’s also super flat, so you’ll often see kids learning to ride bikes along the paths or running amuck in the playground. (Must admit, I was tempted to join in.)
A big drawcard is the Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre, which has had a reno and now offers an eight-​lane 50-​metre pool and a mini pool for toddlers. There’s also a café and a gym in the complex.
The park sits close to the border of Enmore and Marrickville. There’s usually parking available around the outskirts of the park or there’s a bus stop directly out the front. If you need a bit of replenishment, stop by the café, head across the road to Serendipity ice-​cream or take a stroll to the pub Vic on the Park.