Ava Thompson_Hyde Park_Attractions_Sydney Short Term Rentals

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- Hyde Park

· Hyde Park, located in Sydney's CBD, was established in 1810 and has nearly 200 years of history, featuring approximately 580 trees.
· The park offers expansive, well-maintained lawns and century-old trees, making it a popular spot for locals to relax and picnic.
· At its center is a distinctively designed fountain, surrounded by historic sculptures and a war memorial.
· Australia's oldest public park, modeled after London's Hyde Park.

Transportation

Take L2 Airport Link to St James Station or Museum Station
Take bus L24 to College St Near Prince Albert Rd stop

Admission
Free

Opening Hours
24 hours (January 1 - December 31, Monday-Sunday)

Ava Thompson Mar 17,2025

Hyde Park, located in central Sydney, was established in 1810 and has nearly 200 years of history.

By contrast, London's Hyde Park was, before the 18th century, the king's private deer hunting ground - exclusively reserved for royalty!

Sydney's Hyde Park occupies prime real estate in the city center, surrounded by St. Mary's Cathedral and the Royal Botanic Gardens, and is within close proximity to Darling Harbour and the Sydney Opera House.

At the park's center stands a fountain commemorating the Franco-Australian alliance during World War I. The fountain features a central bronze sculpture group, dominated by Apollo, the sun god, whose finger points eastward. Behind him, fan-shaped water jets represent the sun's rays. Below Apollo are three bronze sculptures: Diana, the goddess of hunting, and Theseus, the young hero representing hope.