Fantastic park that i've been to countless times. Living literally right across the road from this park, I come here regularly for occasional walks, jogs, biking, or even skating. It looks a lot larger than it seems and has lots to offer. There is also a large enclosed dog area for anybody to enjoy and stroll around. There is also a park in development i think, but right now it's literally just a swing in a moderately sized sandpit, next to a basketball ring. There are also many geese that reside in this park, and they aren't the friendliest, but they aren't hostile either. They seem to be fine with people being nearby as long as they aren't bothered. If you walk further down the path, you can find yourself at the coast which is a common place for fishermen. There is also a beach and lots of comfortable walking space with a nice outlook across the ocean. You can also get a good look at planes taking off or landing and i think it is as close as you can get to it. Absolutely wonderful park

This is a really great park, and has something for everyone. The walk around the ponds is fantastic, seeing an array of wildlife was a highlight (geese, ducks, swans, pukekos). There is sufficient natural shade around the ponds and plenty of seating. It’s very spacious. The children’s playground has been updated and includes a flying fox now. The dog park is also a decent size, and well shaded, better than anything elsewhere in bayside that I’ve seen. I liked watching the planes and helicopters overhead, they are obvious and make noise - which I don’t mind, but some might. Footpaths should be wider to make them more accessible for all. The children’s playground is not sufficiently shaded either, which is why I’ve rated 4 stars

Big park. Many walking alternatives around the park. Great to walk the dogs. Has an off leash area for the dogs. Our dogs love the park. Lots of doggie bags around the park and they are compostable. Also there is an amazing spot to watch planes to land and take off. Love how the Bush rejuvenation is going noticing native wildlife increasing, even snakes in some parts of the park (yes venomous but important for biodiversity within an ecosystem) hope the small native birds will be noticeable soon. Have fantastic bbq facilities spread out throughout the park and if you have small kids there is a great bbq spot within the kids play area which is very popular in summer on weekends.

Large park with pond, ducks and swans. Large enough to have a picnic or go for a run. Plenty of room to spread out. Good for having a kids outdoor party with the undercover dining areas with BBQs, large kids playground or using the footy field. Butts up against a golf course and a foot bridge to the foreshore where you can watch the planes on the runway.
Playground
Extensive kids playgrounds with more extensions on the way. Cool giant animal structures made out of plants for kids to admire
Restrooms
Restrooms available during daylight hours
Dog-friendliness
Fenced dog off leash area
Picnic area
A few covered dining areas with barbecues

Family and dog friendly park. The park is spacious, you can spend over an hour walking the paths, with new tracks through parts of the park, and is a great, scenic local spot to get some exercise in. The facilities are well maintained with new children's play areas recently added and a bridge and adjoining paths replaced.
Playground
Recently renovated and expanded children's playground.
Restrooms
Restrooms located near the playground areas.
Dog-friendliness
There is a large dog park.
Picnic area
There are shared bbq facilities and shaded tables. Plenty of spaces to have a picnic throughout the park.

There are lots of geese that have a home in this area furthermore, plus they aren't the friendliest, however they aren't hostile often. They appear to be fine with individuals being nearby so long as they aren't bothered. In the event that you go walking further more down the road, you'll find yourself with the coast that is commonplace for anglers. Gleam plenty and seaside of cozy going for walks area with a good perspective over the sea. You can even get yourself a good take a look at planes removing or landing and I believe it really is as close as you may get to it.

Such a local gem, this park kept us sane during lockdown. The park has a couple of great spots for kids, a small watering hole with lots of native birds, turtles, fish etc. There has been some black swans have signets in recent years which was well managed by the rangers who put up temporary fencing and hay for them to nest in. Some more developments planned for another kids park. A fenced off leash dog area, basketball hoop and a running green all in a short distance from each other. Parking, water stations and dog bags all included!

What a great park for family! A huge space has a lot of playground equipment and entertaining facilities such as sandpits, flying fox, cycling road, big slide, monkey bars, trampolines, swings, BBQ space and so much more. Easily could spend a few hours to a whole day! +) brand new beautiful and well designed equipment. Has a nature around. -) the active kids can possibly get lost because of huse space, the pond can be dangerous for little active one, toilet is too far from top playground and so dirty, no cafe around.

Gorgeous park, plenty of lovely walks , picnic areas , great playpark for the kids with new one for smaller kids opening this spring 2023
Playground
New modern playground recently opened with further one for younger children opening in spring 2023, great for kids of all ages.
Dog-friendliness
Area within park to allow your dog to run free in safe space.
Picnic area
Plenty of lovely areas , loads with shade too.

Huge park named after the famous English botanist. The Banks park has a long walking track that is good for a run, walk or bike. The Botany Bay Gift running race recently returned to the oval behind the historic Sir Joseph Banks Hotel. A nice kids park with a little road with traffic lights. Feed the ducks in the ponds. Lookouts where you can watch planes takeoff & land & there's a bridge across to the boat ramp.

Great space with something for everyone. Wide paths, plentiful space, BBQ area, birds in the lakes, small MTB area for young children, off-leash dog park. Very expansive so great if you like to avoid the crowds. Parking is good and offered at different entrances to the park. Some wonderful tall trees provide shady areas but take a hat and sunscreen for areas without cover

Great park .places for bbqs picnics. Great kids play areas. Lot of park to walk around
Playground
Excellent area for kids
Restrooms
Only one needs more
Dog-friendliness
Great place for dogs closed area and open area
Picnic area
Great facilities bbqs seating plenty of space to have a picnic

We love the dog park there. Best one in sydney.
Playground
All different age groupsate considered
Restrooms
Always clean and has toilet paper
Dog-friendliness
Best dog park in Sydney and also the walking tracks are great as well.
Picnic area
Plenty to choose from and always clean and tidy

Truly a great park for all ages. We went public holiday and the parking was difficult. But loads of smiling kids and adults proved to me the park to be a wonderful experience for all ages. Climbing flying fox and all the other normal equipment. BONUS I found the space easy to control/ watch multiple children.

Good place, lots off activities for the children but it does lack a baby change table in the toilets & parking on the weekends is difficult
Dog-friendliness
There is a large dog pen enclosed area with trees for your pets
Picnic area
They look like very family friendly grounds with gas hotplates

Great quite place FOR a BBQ, to take the kids, feed the ducks, which your not supposed to do.. A zilion years ago, used to be a zoo. Nice long and safe walking tracks, running, off leash dog park, all so close to the Airport, and piecful, regardless of the planes. Plus it's just different.. Kewl park..

A great park with plenty of paths to walk, run or ride along. A great area at the south east end with play equipment, a bike track for the kids and bbq facilities. Council has just built a new play area here and is in the process of upgrading the existing play area (to be finished in spring)

Wonderful park with playgrounds for kids small to big and in between. Also has walking trails and a flying fox zipline.
Playground
Has a playground for young kids close to the carpark and a playground for older kids up the small hill. There is also a flying fox zipline nearby.

Nice walk in the park Plenty of ducks to feed Beautifully maintained grounds
Playground
New play equipment for children
Restrooms
Adequately maintained
Picnic area
Covered picnic areas available Lots of benches shade trees lovely views of the lake

Huge undercover BBQ area, toilets nearby, parking available, even in neighbouring streets. Kids play area to enjoy and plenty of space to run around. Had interactive traffic lights for kids on their bikes, scooters etc. Shops and bus stops within walking distance.

One of the best parks in Sydney love the new updates! So beautiful and great for families with kids of all ages. Can feed the ducks , have a play at the park then walk across the bridge to the lookout and watch the planes taking off. Best day out. Worth the trip.

Such a great park for exploring. So much to do. New adventure playground is great! Love the duck pond and geese. Toilets and bbqs. The animal sculptures are fun too. Kids love to ride their bikes and scooters. See parksandadventuresofsydney on Instagram for more.

Always a favourite with the kids. Great BBQ space, a wonderful playground, and we can't forget to mention the fish, and of course the geese and other feathered friends, truly a variety of things to see and do at Sir Joseph Banks Park ! Something for everyone!!

Such a great space and the playground is great EXCEPT that it’s almost completely unusable because there is zero shade so the equipment will burn your kids’ skin off. What a shame. No idea why councils create these spaces and don’t shade them adequately.

A beautiful park in the eastern suburbs that has multiple large children's playground areas, BBQ covered with facilities are available for families to enjoy in various places. Parking can be very challenging during the afternoon busy period at weekends.

Sir Joseph Banks Park has a few ponds with a lot of walking trails. The bridge will take you across the road to Port Botany, where you will see a lot of machinery. It is the perfect place for cycling and exercise and is recommended for those reasons.

Awesome park, multiple entrances, and car parks. Dedicated dog park, although make sure you keep watch of your dogs when larger dogs are about.
Dog-friendliness
Dog friendly park. Keep your dogs on leash for swans are nesting in the area.

Beautiful Park, specially the geese and the ducks in and around the lake. The bikes/ scooters track is so cool also it has a small traffic light for more fun...there is also barbecue area undercover...simply this park has something for everyone.

Wonderful parkland with everything you could possibly desire in a suburban park. Playgrounds, fields, bike & walking tracks, off leach fenced dog park & ponds. This place is huge with so much bushland kept in beautiful condition by the council.

Still under development but looking fabulous. Nice space, great walking and cycling track for children. Great large ping/small lake with a lot of water birds. Dog friendly but must be in leash as swans are breeding. Toilets are rough but clean

Great playground with parkland surrounding a lake. Spacious bbq area with tables and seating and wide roof for plenty of shade. Bike track, large Jungle gym, sand Pit with water Play facilities and swings. Really great place for whole family.

A huge new park that was done in two stages. It was a boring park but now it's a great new addition for families.
Playground
The best!
Picnic area
A few bbqs. Can't book but get here early & remember to share / clean them.

This is a wonderful quiet and peaceful place. It is always clean and tidy, the ground staff do a great job. Well worth the visit, new kids playground area a treat for the littlies. And with each new season, this patk just shines. …

Family favourite as "Animal Park" as we used to call it, when my 2 boys were younger. Now have taken our grandson for his first time. He loved it. Initially only played in the revamped playground, but will take him to the other aspects.

The interesting part of the park is the big animal statues and the 3 big elephants. It’s a pretty long park with a kids play ground area next to a open golf course. In the middle a single basketball hoop and 2 swings and a dog park.

This is a fantastic park. Great facilities for families and kids with more on the way. The facilities for the children are brilliant with activities for all ages. Do yourself a favour and get down to this park in Botany

A great large park with a variety of areas. A few different free BBQ spots. A great kids play area with a small bike track for toddlers. At the far end the natural bush scrub has even been preserved. Never too busy.

Quiet park with multiple access points. Dog park onsite. Great scooter/bike track for kids. Playground good but to hot in summer due to no shade covers. Bbq areas are fantastic if others leave them clean after use.

Went for a kids birthday party. Great park area, bbq facilities. Large undercover area and a pond with swans and ducks. Toilets near by. Part is under construction at the moment but apart from that is was great.

A lovely park with lots of animals and sculptures and other things to see. There is a walking track that takes you through it. Not loving that it's named after a British coloniser but nice place otherwise.

Amazing park, especially since the creation of the new playground, and the upgrade of the former one. Kids all ages will love this park. It’s also a great place for adults to walk, run, or ride a bike.

Ponds with bird life including ibis, geese, Pacific Black Ducks, dusky moor hens, plus metal and plaster/concrete sculptures depicting animals that had been formerly kept in Sydney's first Zoo nearby.

Beautiful park so much to see and great playground for the kids. Fun walks all around different areas and they have dog park areas, win win
Playground
New playground area, kids love it

Its a nice little park with a dog park within. I walk my dog there nearly every day. There is a pond with birds and and bbq facilities as well as a couple of play grounds with a basketball court

Really cool park! Heaps of walking tracks around the lake. (Don't swim in the lake the water quality is not great) good playground with bike track and cool zoo animal statues around the park

Stunning parkland, duck ponds, bird life, lovely walking tracks, hoops, swings, toilets, enclosed off-leash dog area. The aircraft noise is really loud and constant. Bring headphones …

Playgrounds, duck ponds and bike tracks oh my! Got everything your little one could possibly want to play with and then some. Field for ball games, zoo animal statues and moreee …

Leash off area for dogs and a lot of native plants to commemorate the botanist who traveled with the crew who claimed Australia for great Britain, large Park with wide paved for paths.

Would have liked to see more bins and more swings in the playground. It's a very big playground and there were a lot of kids... First World problems really, it was most excellent!

Fantastic park, great for the whole family, dog walker, jogger or nature lover. Wonderful water fountains throughout the pond, which by the way is huge. Definitely worth a visit.

Really beautiful park with multiple playgrounds covering all ages. The only challenge is the parking is very limited and gets extremely busy at peak times. Otherwise amazing!

Nice park with food walking tracks. Not very busy as pretty hard to get too if you don't live in the area. It passes the d Safety Rick as well.. who proof reads these signs??

A great place to walk my dog, either on the long lead through the wilder bush area or in the off-leash enclosure - and some great sunsets and rainbow photo opportunities!

It could be a really nice place but I think the local government has not kept up the maintenance, it's looking very tired. It's a shame because of history of the place.

Park is amazing and has very big and friendly kids park. Also park is spacious and good walking area with great pathways. Also has an enclosed park for dogs off leash.

Amazing and extremely well planned out park now with a new kids playground and various great spots for picnics, one the best but also less frequented parks in Sydney!

Calm and peaceful park. Great for morning and late afternoon walks. I love the pond which houses a lot of various water birds, fishes, sea turtles and water dragons.

Quite an oasis in Botany. Park, running track, with plenty of trees and a lake. The lake is green with algae, but they've just installed aeration to deal with it.

Pleasant walking tracks, beautiful picnic areas and an abundance of wildlife. Sir Joseph Banks Park is a delight, especially given how close it is to the city.

A Lovely bike track,for having a leisurely bike ride,beautiful scenic views of the port,very family oriented,plenty for the kid's to do,a very beautiful place.

New playground is great, including side by side flying fox swings, plenty of open spaces for family gatherings and BBQs with pond views and lovely bird life.

I love this park, such a great walking circuit and my pupper loves here it as well. If you want to take ur dog off lead, there is a fenced dog area.

Great for walking, running and cycling, dog park Bbq areas and amazing learn to cycle path for kids with traffic lights and signs. Pond with ducks.

Overall park was amazing! Nice little pond with ducks that people can feed. Nice walking tracks. Clean park. Amazing playground for children. More

Great park with undercover FREE BBQ'S. Small play area for kids. Kids bike track with give way signs and traffic lights. Lots of aeroplane noise.

What a great park. Birds, trees, bike tracks, bridges, large climbable animals and a playground. Many adventures to be had here. We will be back!

Great for families, super play areas / playgrounds, animal sculptures for kids to explore, picnic areas, walking trails. A real gem in the area.

The fended dog area here is large and open for lots of running. My dog loves building his social skills and exercising with the other dogs here!

There is so much to do at the park, for our grandkids and the amenities were fantastic at the park. I'll be taking the whole family there again

A nice place to go for a run or have a bbq, one of the areas in Sydney that hasn't been touched and offers a nice bit of nature in a busy city.

Better playground equipment would be nice and an extra playground in the middle would also be good. Plenty of parking and room to run or ride.

I liked this park. Quaint and full of these small birds + bin chickens. It had the audible drone of what I'm guessing is the nearby airport?

Nice place for family picnic with gas bbq and playground for kids. Would be nice to have bit more shade over some of the swings and slides..

Looking forward to have the new Park for 2022. Oterwise great for family or running around. My son love to ride around the n Kids playground

Best park in the area - safe, clean and good parking. Just need to look up Sir Joseph Banks plsyground on GPS for more accurate location.

It is a nice park, but the council must do something about the poisonous algaes in the lake which can be very dangerous for kids or pets.

Love this park. There's some lovely parts where you can't tell you are near a city. It's very peaceful. Plus a great off leash dog area.

Great park for families. Nice playground for kids and there is an off leash dog park too. Very pleasant to walk around and enjoy nature

Bush regeneration is steadily improving the environment here. A great place for walk despite the road noise from nearby Foreshore Rd.

Great mini bike track for little kids. Nice updated play area while still having the classic zoo animal statues at the park entrance.

Great park for everything without it feeling busy or over crowded. The bike track is smooth enough to ride a skateboard right around

Great for a family excursion to feed the ducks and walk around the park, plenty of picnic spots as well as a dog friendly enclosure.

The best park on the planet. Well maintained, never over crowded, plenty of wildlife, nice ponds, great walking and cycling tracks.

Large park. Great for dog walking with an off leash Fenced area. Lake with swans ducks and geese. BBQ area. Short walk to the beach

Great park hidden within the perceived industrial surroundings of the port and warehouses. “The Centennial Park of the South East”

We celebrated my godson’s 2nd birthday on a very hot day so we got to be under a shaded area near the sandpit, carpark was nearby

Was a nice local getaway spot! The area was nice and clean and Great for a small family outing with some Aussie history mixed in

An impressive playground that I wish I knew about earlier. I can't wait until the reservations are complete. What a hidden gem.

Nice park. Water is a bit ecky and don't let your dog in there are the warnings but nice place to bike ride in and walk about.

The best dogs' playground in Sydney is here! I often take my dog to J.Banks though it takes 15 minutes' drive from my house.

Unexpectedly nice park, you wouldn't know the main road was there. Great spot for a picnic. Also has a solid kids play area.

Decent park area overlooking the ponds, plenty of space around the golf course for the fur babies. Bit of a hidden gem.

Lovely park for a stroll while my motors being fixed. Nice water features and birdife. Can go to Botany road for cafe

Relaxing walking path among shade trees Beautiful views of the lake well maintained grounds, dog friendly, playground

Nice big park, an area for all types, including cycling, tuning, BBQ. There is even an area that's enclosed to dogs.

Beautiful park for kids, great little track circuit for bikes. Nature observation with ducks, geese and black swans.

Beautiful park, with lake with ducks, swan... close to the airport. Just a bit noisy due the airplanes passing above

Beautiful park, a little noise through rush hour in the evening. Great place to take your kids or go for a walk

Cute bike track with traffic lights, different playground equipment & swings for different ages and a bbq area

Well done to the the council! The new park here is great for little adventurers. The kids really enjoyed it.