About Sir Joseph Banks Park
Sir Joseph Banks Park is a large coastal public park in Botany, within the Bayside local government area of Sydney, New South Wales. Located on the northern shore of Botany Bay, it features restored wetlands, ponds, grasslands and foreshore areas. Named after botanist Sir Joseph Banks, the park is notable for its birdlife, walking and cycling tracks, picnic areas and views across Botany Bay, serving as a major recreational green space for local residents and visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a spacious coastal parkland with landscaped wetlands, freshwater ponds, open grasslands and foreshore frontage to Botany Bay. The park offers sealed and unsealed walking and cycling tracks, bird hides overlooking wetlands, picnic areas with barbecues, a large playground, and open areas for relaxation. The environment is flat and open with views across Botany Bay, Port Botany and the surrounding foreshore, with abundant waterbirds and native vegetation.
Key highlights
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Extensive restored wetlands and freshwater ponds with bird hides
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Foreshore access with views across Botany Bay
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Large adventure playground for children
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Network of walking and cycling tracks
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Picnic and barbecue areas set among parklands
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Diverse birdlife and native vegetation