| Wynyard Park | |
|---|---|
 Wynyard Park seen from north | |
  Location in the Sydney central business district | |
| Type | Urban park |
| Location | York, Carrington, Margaret and Wynyard Streets, Sydney central business district, City of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Coordinates | 33°51′57″S 151°12′22″E / 33.86583°S 151.20611°E |
| Area | 0.7 hectares (2 acres) |
| Created | 1887 |
| Designer |
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| Etymology | General Edward Buckley Wynyard |
| Operated by | City of Sydney |
| Open | 24 hours |
| Status | Open all year |
| Public transit access |
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New South Wales Heritage Database (Local Government Register) | |
| Official name | Wynyard Park Including Parkland, Mature Trees, Remnant Fences, Underground; Wynyard Square |
| Type | Local government (landscape) |
| Criteria | a., c., d. |
| Designated | 9 December 2005 |
| Reference no. | 65 |
| Group | Parks, Gardens and Trees |
| Category | Urban park |
New South Wales Heritage Database (Local Government Register) | |
| Official name | Archaeological item – Wynyard Park |
| Type | Local government (archaeological – terrestrial) |
| Criteria | a., c., d. |
| Designated | 6 December 2006 |
| Group | Defence |
| Category | Barracks and housing |
Wynyard Park is a 0.7-hectare (2-acre) urban park in the Sydney central business district, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Wynyard Park is bounded by York, Carrington, Margaret and Wynyard Streets.[1] Surrounded by modern high-rise buildings it is one of the most densely built-up and intensively used parks in Sydney. Entrances to Wynyard railway station are located on the north-eastern and north-western corners of the park.
Wynyard Park is the site of the first military barracks in Australia, the present park having its location, form and dimensions from the space of the original parade ground that the barracks occupied. The site is one of Australia's oldest parks to be continuously set aside as open space for public use in an urban context. The park has maintained its role as an open square for public meetings, political protests, entertainment, assembly and passive recreation since its dedication as a public park in 1887.[2]
Wynyard Park is a popular place for office workers to eat lunch. Also, many bus services to the northern suburbs originate their journeys in the streets bordering the park.
- ^ "History of Wynyard Park". Parks histories. City of Sydney. 27 March 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
- ^ "Archaeological item - Wynyard Park". New South Wales Heritage Database. Office of Environment & Heritage. Retrieved 26 December 2019.