Smith, Hogan and Spindlers Parks

Home to the Johnstons Creek Aqueduct, one of the first uses of reinforced concrete in Sydney and Australia.

The Aqueduct was built in 1897 and the slender proportions of the supporting arches make it not only functional, but also a major landmark for Sydney. Spindlers Park has a children's playground, cricket pitch and small grassed area with trees. Smith Park links through to Bicentennial Park in Glebe.

Location

View on map: Annandale NSW 2038

Facilities

  • Playground
  • Drinking fountain
  • Small cricket pitch
  • Cycling
  • Natural Area – Estuarine swamp oak forest/coastal sandstone foreshore forest

Dog on and off leash areas

A map of Smith Hogan and Spindlers Park on and off leash dog areas

For more pet related information visit the Dogs and cats section of our website

How to Book

Important Note: Bookings will not be accepted within 7 days of the proposed event date.

There are two main types of events that require a park booking. See below for how to book for each type of event.

How to make a booking for the first time and set up an account

You can use Council's online booking system to make your booking.

Make a booking online

In here you will be able to make a provisional booking request for your preferred event date and upload your documents.

Please see the following guide to assist you. 

Examples: weddings, parties, picnics.

Note: If your event has fewer than 30 people, you usually don’t need a booking unless you plan to:

  • Bring entertainment or amusement devices (e.g., jumping castle, petting zoo, bubble soccer)
  • Hire external providers (e.g., picnic stylist, caterer)
  • Use an undercover bookable area

Includes large-scale events in parks or sporting grounds.

Important: Some events may need extra approvals:

  • Park and Sporting Ground hire form – at least 4 weeks before
  • Section 68 or Development Application – at least 6 months before
  • Traffic/Parking Management approval – at least 3 months before

Sporting grounds always require a booking, no matter the size of your group.
For enquiries: parks@innerwest.nsw.gov.au

Event details

Casual Events (Under 30 people)

  • No booking or cost - Unless:
  • If you bring a marquee or entertainment devices (e.g., jumping castle):
    • Max 4 hours

  • Max 3 hours
  • Apply at least 4 weeks before the date

  • Apply at least 4 weeks before the date

  • Cancel more than 7 days before your event:
    • Refund minus a $50 cancellation fee
  • Cancel less than 7 days before your event:
    • No refund
  • Bookings are not rescheduled or refunded for bad weather

Cancelling a booking

  • Log in to your account and go to 'My Bookings', and for the relevant booking, click on 'Manage'.
  • Once in the booking, click on the "Request Cancellation" tab on the top right or bottom of the booking.
  • Please see the following guide to assist you.
  • Cancelling a booking (PDF 212.3KB)
Page last updated: 25 Jun 2026