Bellevue Park is located in Bellevue, an affluent suburb in eastern Sydney. It is a small park located alongside Cooper Park, which is much larger and offers a greater range of activities to participate in. If you are seeking to get outdoors in this area of Sydney, combine a day trip to both parks and you'll have some magnificent views and find some inner-city fresh air.
Originally this park was named Vinegar Hill by early convict settlers. This was after a conflict in the 1798 Irish Rebellion. Later it was named as Bellevue Hill by Governor Macquarie. Similar to most parks around the city areas of Sydney, Bellevue Park has a strong connection to Australian history and the early colonisation of the country.
The most impressive feature of this park is its water views. Located on a high area, you can see the city and
Sydney Harbour, and gaze right across to both the North and South Heads. While some parks in the eastern suburbs are located right on the waterfront, the height of Bellevue Park allows for a panoramic picture across the harbour, and is perfect for photographs and tourist shots.
Bellevue Park follows are circular shape with trees in the centre and also around the outside. Sporting courts and a school are attached to it, and you can easily walk to shops and cafes for a coffee or a meal. Bellevue Park is perfect for small ball games and fitness sessions, or sharing a picnic with friends and family.
To access Bellevue Park, you can drive or catch
public transport. Buses run near the area, but you can also walk to the larger shopping district and train station at Bondi Junction. If you are planning on visiting
Bondi Beach, this may be a great outing to break up the journey as you will need to change from a train to a bus at Bondi Junction anyway.
