Most of the Strathfield Section, along the Cooks River, of the Cycle and Walkway is located off-road. A description of the route of the Strathfield section follows:
The Strathfield Council section commences at the intersection of Punchbowl Road and Coronation Parade. Following the path passing by Southend Tennis Centre, cross at the Maria Street Bridge before entering Ford Park
Cross at Water Street and continue walking along the north side of Cooks River. You will pass by Dean Reserve with recreation and park equipment for young adults as well as barbeques and seating.
Continue to walk to St Anne’s Reserve and enjoy the children’s playground. Leaving St Anne’s walk under the Hume Highway underpass (Moore’s Bridge) and continue through the Chain of Ponds Reserve.
Crossing the small bridge over the Cooks River at Augusta Street. At this point, you can observe the restoration work at Cooks River in the section adjoining Strathfield Golf Club.
Leaving the Cooks River keep walking through Freshwater Park turning into Melville Avenue. Walk or cycle along Newton Road, onto Centenary Drive. The path goes through Frank Zions Reserve and then onto Mitchell Road alongside Hudson Park.
Cross Arthur Street to Hampstead Road, then though Melville Reserve and Airey Park. Cross at The Crescent onto Bridge Road. Cross Parramatta Road and through Hillcrest Street. Cross the M4 pedestrian/cycle overpass which comes out onto Pomeroy Street, near Bill Boyce Reserve. Turn right into Pomeroy Street crossing at the traffic lights on Underwood Road. Rejoin the path on the south side of Powells Creek and face north. You will pass through the back of Mason Park, and Bressington Park then through the Homebush Bay Drive underpass into Bicentennial Park.