Catherine Hamlin Park

Project typeOpen Space, Sport and Recreation
Project value$10,400,000
Project StatusDelivery of phase one, planning for phase two

The City of Ryde is delivering a new public park that will be located close to Macquarie Park Metro Station, highly accessible from surrounding streets and will create a vibrant open space attractive for local workers, commuters and the local community.

With a project value of $10,400,000 this being a $6.45M grant from the NSW Government, $3.5M from a Council Resolution at the meeting on 25 June 2024, and $450K as grant match funding from Council.

The concept design for the park includes key features such as outdoor exercise equipment, event space, seating, BBQ area, public artwork, kick-about space and an amenities building.

The park has been named in honour of Dr Catherine Hamlin AC (1924 - 2020).

Dr. Catherine Hamlin AC was raised in the Hermitage, Denistone, co-founded the Addis Ababa Fistual Hospital with her husband Dr. Reginald Hamlin in Ethiopia dedicated to providing free surgery to women suffering childbirth injuries throughout Africa, in 1983 appointed a Member of the Order of Australia, nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 1999, and in 2001 was awarded the Centenary Medal.

Proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with City of Ryde.