St Thomas Rest Park

This park has it all. It’s a historic cemetery, playground and off leash dog park all in one. You’ll learn all about local history as you walk through the graves. You’ll recognise the names on the headstones - Berry, Wollstonecraft and co. The crypts and monuments are impressive. The playground is completely fenced. Lots of fun equipment to enjoy including a train. It’s also a dog off leash park. There’s always a roll of free poo bags on offer and a water refill station. The off-leash area is not fully enclosed but it is huge, so your fur ball is unlikely to escape. It gets quite muddy after rain, so you may need to wash your pooch. Lots of free parking in the surrounding streets.

Great idea for a dogpark! It would be even better if the entrances were double-gated. Beautiful place for dogs to play and roam free.

There is so much history in this park! Plus cute dogs and a great little playground for the kids!

What I didn’t expect was how much local history is woven through the space. The old cemetery and heritage monuments give the park a unique atmosphere, and the restored sexton’s cottage adds a lovely touch of character. It feels like a hidden gem where nature and history meet.

Fantastic inclusive/accessible playground with level access carousel and a high backed swing with 5 point harness appropriate for people with special needs. There's also a swing that allows a carer and infant to swing together. The less accessible parts of the playground are also beautifully designed. It's right next to the freeway but that actually provides some pretty decent white noise so it's a good place to take little ones in the stroller to get them to sleep. The historic cemetery is beautiful and sun-dappled with interesting information panels scattered throughout.