Brush Farm Park and Lambert Park Masterplan

The draft Masterplan will include Brush Farm Park and Lambert Park. The surrounding context, environmental, historic, transport, sport/recreation and social/cultural aspects will also be considered when developing the draft plan.

No. Brush Farm House (19 Lawson St, Eastwood) does not form part of Brush Farm Park. This historic house is located on a separate parcel of land on the northern side of Lawson Street and opposite Brush Farm Park. The historic context and previous connection between the House and the parklands will be considered when developing the Brush Farm Park and Lambert Park Masterplan.

No. City of Ryde (Council) does not own or manage the former Brush Farm Bowling Club (corner of Marsden Road and Rutledge St). This site is privately owned and does not form part of Brush Farm Park. Under the Ryde Local Environmental Plan (2014) this parcel of land is zoned “RE2” for “private recreation” purposes. 

No. The section of the Rutledge Street (between Brush Road and Winbourne Street) is a vegetated area which is defined as a road reserve. As a road reserve it does not form part of Brush Farm Park or Lambert Park. Council does undertake some maintenance works to the vegetation and walking tracks in this area. The connection between the Parks will be considered when developing the Brush Farm Park and Lambert Park Masterplan. 

Yes. There are a number City of Ryde (Council) buildings located in the Parks. These Council assets include:

Brush Farm Park:

• amenities building (public toilets, canteen and change rooms)
• community building (currently licenced to the Brush Farm Dog Training Club

Lambert Park:

• community building (currently licenced to the Girl Guides)

No. City of Ryde (Council) does not own or operate the Scout Hall near Brush Farm Park car park. This building is owned by Scouts NSW, located on a separate parcel of Crown land and used by the 1^st Brush Park Scout Group. This parcel of land does not form part of Brush Farm Park. However, entry/access to the Scout Hall is via Brush Farm Park.

Yes. The heritage and history of the Parks and the surrounding area is important. Brush Farm Park is of local heritage significance and the adjoining Brush Farm House is of state heritage significance. The historic context, heritage values and connection between the parklands and the House will be considered when developing the Brush Farm Park and Lambert Park Masterplan in accordance with the Ryde Local Environmental Plan (2014) and relevant legislation.

The bushland and creek within Brush Farm Park and Lambert Park are important natural features. The native vegetation communities in the Parks provide habitat for local fauna and form part of a regional wildlife corridor. The use, management and protection of these areas are governed by:

• Generic Plan of Management – Natural Areas (2021): parts of the parklands are categorised as “Natural Area – Bushland” and “Natural Area – Watercourse”.
• Ryde Local Environmental Plan (2014): parts of the parklands are zoned as “C2” for “Environment Conservation”.

City of Ryde has engaged bush regeneration contractors to undertake bush regeneration works to restore the Blue Gum High Forest and rainforest throughout the Parks. Volunteers in the Brush Farm Park Bushcare Group are actively regenerating the bushland area below the Scout Hall, with some volunteers involved for over 40 years.

The environmental context and biodiversity values of the parklands will be considered in the development of the Brush Farm Park and Lambert Park Masterplan in accordance with the Ryde Biodiversity Plan (2016) and relevant legislation. 

The sport/recreation uses and management of these areas are governed by:

• Generic Plan of Management – Sportsgrounds (2020): parts of the parklands are categorised as “Sportsgrounds”.
• Generic Plan of Management – Parks and General Community Use (2020): parts of the parklands are categorised as “Parks”.
• Ryde Local Environmental Plan (2014): parts of the parklands are zoned as “RE1” for “Public Recreation”.

The sport/recreation context of the parklands will be considered in the development of the Brush Farm Park and Lambert Park Masterplan in accordance with the Sport and Recreation Strategy 2016-2026 (2017), Council’s parks/open space strategic plans and policies.