Stepping Stones

The upgrade has finished and the stepping stones are open again.the middle of Sydney Park and in the middle of the two large ponds. There was tadpoles in the water 💧 I saw 👀 a little turtle 🐢 out side of the protection fence of the large pond so put it back in the wetlands. The stepping stones are part of the Sydney park wetlands. There is a lot of different wildlife feeding and living in the wetlands .the stepping stones are a favourite with the children. The stepping stones are fenced with no excess to the public due maintenance work.Sydney Park is one of Sydney's largest and most impressive urban parks, known for its sprawling green spaces, wetlands, and rich industrial history. ​About Sydney Park ​The main park is a beautiful, 40-hectare recreational area with landscaped gardens, distinctive hills that offer 360-degree views, and a dedicated children's playground and bike track. ​Address: 416 Sydney Park Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015 ​Rating: 4.7 stars ​Hours: Open 24 hours ​The Historic Brick Kilns and Chimneys ​A distinctive feature of the park, particularly in the north-west corner, are the historic brick kilns and towering chimneys. They are a protected heritage area and tell the story of the site's past: ​Industrial Heritage: The area was once home to a major brick-making facility, established in the late 19th century, with Josiah Gentle's Bedford Brickworks opening in 1893. The clay beds were ideal for brick-making, and the bricks produced here were used to build hundreds of Sydney homes and businesses. ​From Pits to Park: After the brickworks closed, the massive clay pits were used as a municipal waste depot from 1948 to 1976. The subsequent reclamation project, using layers of soil and building rubble, created the hills and parkland profile you see today. ​Restoration: The City of Sydney is undertaking a project to stabilize and restore the brick kilns and chimneys, with plans to turn the interior of one kiln into a space for art exhibitions and community events, further preserving this important piece of Sydney's industrial past. ​Getting to Sydney Park ​The park is easily accessible by public transport. ​The closest train station is St Peters Station, which is serviced by the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line and the T8 Airport & South Line. From the station, the park entrance is just a short 9-minute walk. ​Several bus routes, including the 308, 370, and 422, also stop near the park on Princes Highway and King Street.

The water was clean and plant growth were thriving all around in this area. To get to the Stepping Stones you'll have to take a circuitous route off the main walkways so not many joggers or dog walkers head through here. The stepping stones are designed to slope downwards and there are walkways following the water flow down to the bottom lake area. There were a few water birds sighted in the bottom lake which was thoughtfully fenced off from the main walkways to keep a barrier to pet dogs. Hats off to the designers who successfully placed a pretty spot of wetlands in a city park.

Lives up to its namesake! Its located off the main path, where one can hop across the stepping stones to traverse the waters.

A beautiful small pond

Nice bushwalk area