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Catherine Hamlin Park

City of Ryde / Macquarie Park, Australia

McGregor Coxall was commissioned by City of Ryde to create a vision for Macquarie Park’s new urban oasis: an activated public park nestled within the vibrant, mixed-use precinct of 45-61 Waterloo Road. Located within walking distance of Macquarie Park Station, the park will become the focal point of the prominent business district – an iconic meeting place that harbours essential cultural, social, and environmental legacies for local commercial and residential communities.

Working in close collaboration with Council, our approach details a flexible precinct programme that encourages physical activity, leisure, and relaxation. A central lawn caters for individuals, groups and community events in a space framed by active edges, sloping lawns, seating, a water feature, and amphitheatre. The park’s southern side offers an exclusive setting, adopting level changes and sculpted mounds to create a shaded, nest-like enclosure optimised for family gatherings and events. The planting palette is an extension native vegetation of Macquarie Park and Lane Cove River.

Site Area

.7 ha

Services

  • Art Installation
  • Open Space
  • Park
  • Public Art
Catherine Hamlin Park is a modern haven with a paved walkway and green lawn, filled with people relaxing, walking, and enjoying leisure activities. The area is bordered by tall, sleek buildings. Trees are scattered throughout the scene, providing a mix of shade and sunlight.
Catherine Hamlin Park is an urban park scene with people engaging in various activities. The area features modern buildings, lush greenery, outdoor seating, and people exercising, walking, and conversing. The atmosphere is lively and vibrant, with ample natural light and open space.
Catherine Hamlin Park boasts a shaded outdoor plaza with a circular layout, where several people sit or walk. The area is lush with greenery, featuring various plants and a tree with red leaves at its center. Benches and tables are dispersed around the inviting space.
Catherine Hamlin Park features a lively scene with people walking, playing, and socializing among lush trees and modern pathways. Tall buildings rise in the background. Informational signs, benches, and a playground nestled in greenery create a vibrant and inviting urban space.
A spacious green lawn in Catherine Hamlin Park is surrounded by trees. People are sitting on benches or walking along concrete pathways. Some are reading, while others are engaging in conversations. The sky is partly cloudy, adding a serene vibe to the setting.
An aerial view of Catherine Hamlin Park showcases green lawns and white canopies covering vendor stalls. People are visible walking and visiting the stalls. Modern glass buildings surround the park, with trees and pathways interspersed throughout the area.

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