Harbourview Park is a serene and picturesque park located in Woollahra, New South Wales, offering a tranquil and lush setting for relaxation and outdoor activities. It can be accessed from Russell Street, Woollahra, conveniently close to Bondi Junction. The park provides amenities like picnic tables, seating, a playground zone, and a basketball hoop, welcoming leashed dogs. Established in the late 19th century as part of the Cooper Estate and later developed by Harkness, the park has a rich history. Community volunteers and Council staff have worked on weed removal and restoring native vegetation, making it a year-round destination, especially charming in spring and autumn.
The park showcases a variety of recreational park buildings, including a kiosk, cottage, dressing shed, and toilet buildings, mostly from the Government Architect's office, emphasizing its significance as a cultural landscape.
Parsley Bay Reserve, a popular family park, features an enclosed swimming area, picnic facilities, a children's playground, and a short bushland walking circuit leading to a waterfall. In summer, Eastern Water Dragons can be spotted along the watercourse, making it a favored spot for social gatherings and events. Dogs are prohibited in Parsley Bay Reserve at all times. The Bay, reserved for public recreation in 1907, is considered one of Woollahra's hidden gems with intriguing origins of its name tied to historical hermits and the use of parsley as an anti-scurvy remedy by early exploratory parties.