Cooke Park
About
Cooke Park is one of Strathfield’s largest and most popular parks. Cooke Park provides a wide range of sporting and recreational facilities and opportunities for both summer and winter sports. Cooke Park is named after Thomas Cooke, former Mayor of Enfield Council. The west ward of Enfield Council was amalgamated with Strathfield Council in 1949. Reference: Jones, C, Parks, Reserves & Memorials of Strathfield (2002).
Upcoming Sporting Ground Closure
Closed September 2024 reopening January 2025
Skate Park
The Cooke Park Skate Park features a small open bowl with a flat bank, hips and pyramid with block, with elements suitable for BMXs, scooters and rollerblades. The concrete park offers a variety of elements to challenge different skill levels, yet its simple design is suitable for beginners.
These sports involve inherent risks of serious injury and use of the Cooke Park skate park is hazardous. Users should take normal safety precautions within the park including wearing a helmet and ankle, knee, wrist and elbow padding and ensuring that friends or responsible adults are present to assist if help is required.
Facilities
- Sportsgrounds (cricket summer season, rugby winter season)
- Synthetic sports field
- Skate park
- Children’s Playground
- Amenities building with change rooms, meeting room, kiosk and public toilets
- Cricket practice wicket (single lane)
- BBQ
- Shelter and seating
Hire of Sportsgrounds
Cooke Park sports fields are available for hire. Please find more information here.
Transport & Accessibility
Cooke Park is on the Bay to Bay Cycle Way! Consider cycling and leave the car at home.
Bus and Train – Trip Planner provides information on public transport including timetables and routes.
Parking is available on Madeline and Chisholm Street Belfield.
