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Neighbourhood: St. James

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St James • 5 min walk
Town Hall • 6 min walk

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Oddfellows Memorial

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Great Synagogue of Sydney

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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand4,282 contributions
Simply fantastic!!
Not many cities are fortunate enough to have such a fabulous green space in the center of the city. Hyde Park is fantastic, with huge trees, fountains, statues and flowers. A fantastic oasis in the midst of the city!
Visited October 2023
Travelled as a couple
Written 12 October 2023
stevebintley
Bedford, United Kingdom8,815 contributions
Beautiful park
Lovely well kept park right in the centre of the city, worth taking a stroll through and admiring. There’s loads of seating throughout and given the convenient location next to the shopping district and key sights it’s easy to pass through. A very peaceful spot in the centre.
Visited December 2023
Travelled solo
Written 2 January 2024
Joy H
Spring, Texas299 contributions
Gorgeous park!
One of the most beautiful parks I've ever seen! The trees are absolutely amazing. I took so many pictures, but they don't do it justice. There these birds called ibises that walk around. I had never seen one before. It was nice to just sit on a bench and people watch and relax.
Visited December 2023
Travelled as a couple
Written 7 January 2024
tonyy419
36 contributions
Large, well kept park in city centre
Large, well kept park in the city centre with lots of fountains, wide walkways, shady areas. Great place for a relaxing walk. St. Mary's Cathedral next to the park is also worth visiting.
Visited February 2024
Travelled as a couple
Written 7 March 2024
CarloHelmond
Helmond, The Netherlands725 contributions
a little oasis in the big city
I always like parks in a city. This is a nice park for a stroll with the Anzac memorial there as well. For my taste it is to small to use it for a run, but it is nice, green and lush and provides shade when needed, or some sun during the colder winter months. There are many places along the park to get a drink and enjoy it in the park
Visited July 2024
Travelled with family
Written 14 August 2024

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KarenM1_10

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan1,043 contributions

Park in the city

Feb 2020

We walked through Hyde Park on our way to the St. Mary’s Cathedral. Once we entered the park our pace slowed down and we enjoyed the leisurely stroll. We thought the fountain was definitely the highlight of the park. Since the park is located in the city there are many shops and restaurants in the area as well.

Written 18 April 2020

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Ranjit S

Kolkata (Calcutta), India111 contributions

The Oldest public park of Sydney

Jan 2020

Midst of lush green covered by big leafy trees is the heritage park situated in the Central Business district of Sydney over a 16 Hectare land. This is divided into two parts North and South,.
Several monuments are located in the Northern side most notable is Archibald Fountain a gift from J H Archibald. A bronze Apollo is surrounded by horses' heads Dolphins and Tortoises.
In South section ANZAC war memorial and refection pool is located. One can also notice the statue of Captain Cook the English explorer of East Coast of Australia.

Written 17 January 2020

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SAB5859

Banff, UK4,716 contributions

Great Park in the City Centre

Feb 2020 • Couples

What a fantastic park to visit right in the city centre. Great for a walk through or having a picnic. There are plenty of park benches and lots of shaded areas in the park. There is a cafe in the park with other cafes and restaurants very close to the park. Good transport links to and around the park.

Written 20 February 2020

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Peter M

Melbourne, Australia1,293 contributions

Hyde Park

Mar 2021

This is a large park in Sydney. It is Australia's oldest park and is 40 acres. It is on the State Heritage Register and built from 1810-1927. It has many statues and memorials including the Anzac Memorial which is a memorial to all Australians who has served in the wars. It was built from 1932-1934 to remember all the men and women who served in the First World War. It also has the Archibald Fountain named after JF Archibald,owner and editor of the Bulletin magazine. There is a larger than life statue of Captain James Cook which opened in 1879. The Emden Gun is another monument in Hyde Park. There is the Pool of Reflection and Yininmadyemi-stunning bullets of steel in respect to all the Indigenous people who served in the wars.

Written 23 April 2021

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Hugary1

Sydney, Australia8,219 contributions

Hyde Park

Feb 2021

Great space to just sit on a bench and watch the world pass. Or sit on the grass or the end of the fountain and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine while eating lunch.
The part is in two halves with the War Memorial at one end and a Fountain at the other.
Only a 15 min walk from end to end. Car park beneath or underground railway at Museum and St James.
The door way to the roads leading to the Botanical Garden, Opera House and the Harbour.

Written 21 February 2021

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MosesPH

1,583 contributions

A True People's Park

Jan 2020

Within the CBD you will find Hyde Park. It's full of activity - people sitting on the grass, joggers, tourists, buskers, skateboarders, workers having lunch. An enjoyable spot to just sit and watch the world go by. There is a lovely fountain in the centre.

Written 15 January 2020

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Dimitris L

Sydney, Australia50,924 contributions

Wonderful park

Oct 2020

Hyde Park is Sydney's lovely park. The city is hungry for some green space and this is a sample of what it has to offer. There isn't really too much more. It is a wonderful park with some grand old trees, water features and plenty of space to relax, in the middle of a very busy city. Hyde Park is an oasis in the large modern city of Sydney.

Written 20 October 2020

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Raintree_Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand4,282 contributions

Simply fantastic!!

Oct 2023 • Couples

Not many cities are fortunate enough to have such a fabulous green space in the center of the city. Hyde Park is fantastic, with huge trees, fountains, statues and flowers. A fantastic oasis in the midst of the city!

Written 12 October 2023

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Glenn Djangkar

Jakarta, Indonesia278 contributions

A Park In The Middle of Sydney

Oct 2022

Hyde Park is a park in the middle of the city in Sydney. It's a great place to have a rest from all the walking in Sydney; you can just sit on the grass, have a sandwich, and soak up the sun.

It is close to the Museum and St. Mary's Cathedral. Has two train stations underneath it St. James and Museum.

Written 8 November 2022

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Rudolf H

Chonburi, Thailand1,248 contributions

A green oasis

Aug 2024 • Solo

Centrally located in Sydney, the park is truly an oasis of relaxation. Cleanly landscaped and beautifully planted, the park invites you to linger. Making yourself comfortable on the lawn is explicitly not prohibited - but allowed.

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Written 22 August 2024

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