Strathfield Municipal Council

Cooke Park, Belfield

Location

Madeline and Chisholm Street Belfield.

Facilities

  • Sportsgrounds (cricket summer seaon, rugby winter)
  • Skateboard facility (free entry)
  • Children's Playground (2)
  • Change rooms and kitchen
  • Public toilet facilities
  • Training lights

A map of Cooke Park's facilities can be downloaded (PDF form)

About Cooke Park

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 also contains Strathfield's skateboard park.  The park was recently built by Convic and has a small open bowl with hips, pyramid with block and flat bank with a small tranny in the middle which leads up to a block.

Hire of sportsgrounds

The following sportsgounds are available for seasonal or casual hire:

  • Winter Season - 1 Soccer Field (90m x 45m) (lights available)
  • Summer Season - I Cricket Wicket (synethetic)

More information and applications forms for sportsground hire.

For information on hiring Cooke Park, contact Council’s Recreation Planner on 9748 9957 for more information.

History

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).

Park Management

Cooke Park is managed in accordance with the Strathfield Council Facilities Plan of Management (2005).

Transport and Accessibility

Bay to Bay Cyclepath/Walking

Bus and Train – Trip Planner provides information on public transport including timetables and routes.

Parking is available on Madeline and Chisholm Street Belfield.