Ballast Point Park

2.6-hectare park offers walking paths, access for cyclists and green picnic spots with incredible views of Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Notice of graffiti cleaning works

Following a graffiti incident at Ballast Point Park, a team will be on site this week for cleaning works.

This will involve high-pressure hosing and specialised graffiti removal work. For heritage items, a light clean will be administered with no high-pressure water.

Location

View on map: Ballast Point Road, Birchgrove NSW 2041
 

Description

One of the park's most interesting features is the way the site's history has been brought to life for visitors through design, art and poetry, including:

  • Tank 101: a structure to symbolise the site's working harbour history
  • Delicate Balance: an artwork that represents the use of sandstone from the site as ballast for European ships.

Aboriginal history has been recognised in a dual name for the park – Walama – which means 'to return' and highlights the area's transformation from industrial use back to nature.

Although this park is situated within Inner West Council area, contact Property NSW for all bookings at their website Ballast Point Park | Darling Harbour, phone 02 9240 8872 or venuehire@property.nsw.gov.au

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • BBQs
  • Water's edge
  • Scenic harbour views
  • Dogs on leash

Dog on and off leash areas

For complaints regarding dogs off-leash contact the Placemaking NSW Rangers by calling their security helpdesk on 1300 275 223. To report a dog attack or a lost, roaming dog call Inner West Council on 02 9392 5000 who will refer your request to our Companion Animal team.

A map of the dog on and off leash areas of Ballast Point park.

Ballast Point draft replanting plan

View Ballast Point draft replanting plan (PDF, 5.76MB)

Should you have any enquiries about the plan please contact CBRE Helpdesk on 1300 275 223.

Security and maintenance requests

Information regarding security and maintenance requests is available by telephone 1300 275 223 (1300 2 PLACE) or email PMNSW@cbre.com.au.

Page last updated: 14 May 2026