New South Head Road, Vaucluse

This park is near the Vaucluse shopping strip and adjacent to Vaucluse Bowling Club.

Access

Pedestrian access from New South Head Road and Hopetoun Avenue.

Facilities

• There is a small playground with climbing equipment and slide.

Things to do

• Use the playground
• Relax and enjoy views of the Harbour

History

Vaucluse Council Minutes of 7.01.1931 (page 405) show that Alderman Combes moved and Alderman Flood seconded a motion that three acres of land on the New South Head Road (formerly known as the Shaftsbury Grounds) be dedicated by the Government to Vaucluse Council for public recreation purposes and be named "Samuel Park" as a token of appreciation to the Mayor, Alderman Alfred Charles Samuel for his untiring efforts in the welfare of the Municipality.

Dogs

Dogs permitted on a leash at all times.

Dogs not permitted within 10m of playground.