Like a grassy island between two major intersections, Victoria Park is a beacon for students, families, city workers and anyone stretching their legs between the University of Sydney and Broadway Shopping Centre. There’s an outdoor pool, a pond (called Lake Northram) and the historic sandstone building, Gardener’s Lodge Café.
You’ll find it on the corner of Parramatta Road and City Road, Camperdown. The Lansdowne Pub is close by, as is Toby's Estate Coffee and Tea. There’s plenty of parking, and toilets, barbecues and play areas are easy to spot. It’s also a sporty park – there are basketball courts, paths for runners and cyclists, and they’re introducing table tennis, too.