Hyde Park

Hyde Park is a historic public park in central Sydney, with entrances along Elizabeth Street and paths that connect the city’s northern and southern districts. Park Street divides its formal gardens and monuments into two sections. In the north, look for the Archibald Fountain, with Apollo at its centre; in the south, visit the ANZAC Memorial and the Pool of Reflection. Mature fig trees shade the lawns and paths, and benches make it easy to pause between nearby city sights.

A park divided by Park Street

Hyde Park occupies a central stretch of Sydney’s CBD and is split into north and south sections by Park Street. Its formal layout includes broad paths, lawns, themed gardens, fountains and public art. The park is a practical place to walk between city landmarks or to pause outdoors amid the surrounding streets.

The northern and southern sections have distinct points of interest. The Archibald Fountain and themed gardens are in the north. In the south, the ANZAC Memorial stands beside the Pool of Reflection. Walking through both sections gives a fuller sense of the park’s design and memorials.

Fountains, gardens and memorials

The J. F. Archibald Memorial Fountain is one of the park’s central landmarks. Its sculptural group includes Apollo, shown at the fountain’s centre. St Mary’s Cathedral is nearby, and the fountain area gives a view towards the cathedral.

In the southern section, the ANZAC Memorial and Pool of Reflection provide a place to remember Australians who died in war. A nearby sculpture, Yininmadyemi, honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who served in the Australian Defence Force. The park also contains the Sandringham Memorial Garden and Nagoya Gardens, as well as other monuments and sculptures.