By Jane Seaglove, Hornsby Councillor
Hornsby Shire continues to invest in parks, open spaces and community facilities, with a number of projects recently completed or underway to create better spaces for recreation, connection and active living.
As part of Council’s Active Transport Strategy, I am also seeking community feedback on a potential shared footpath connection in Dural between Carters Road and Old Northern Road. With many older residents and young families living in the area, a safe and connected pathway would provide valuable opportunities for walking and cycling while improving accessibility and strengthening this important connection between Galston and Dural. I welcome your views on this proposal. If you would like to provide feedback, please contact me directly at [email protected]
Recent Park upgrades are also helping to create more welcoming and accessible spaces for residents to enjoy.
At Ulolo Community Park in Hornsby Heights, upgrades have delivered new pathways, playground equipment, safer soft-fall surfaces, shade planting, seating, furniture and landscaping.
Edward Bennett Oval in Cherrybrook has also undergone a major transformation, with new swings, a nature play area, monkey bars, a trampoline, rock-climbing pillar and soft-fall surfaces. Two shelters, BBQ facilities and new public toilets have also been added, creating a welcoming space for children from their early years through to the teenage years.
A new shared pathway connecting The Crescent with Beecroft Village Green has also been completed, providing a safer and more accessible route for pedestrians and cyclists. Together, these improvements are giving families and people of all ages and abilities more opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation close to home.
Council has also recently resolved to commence work on the Westleigh Park Trail Network, which will connect Hornsby Park with Westleigh Oval. The dedicated walking and cycling network will link key recreational spaces and provide another opportunity for residents to get outdoors. Well-designed bike trails encourage active lifestyles, provide families and young people with safe places to ride, and strengthen connections between our parks and open spaces.
Looking ahead, Dementia Action Week, 14th–20th September 2026, provides an opportunity to help build a more inclusive and supportive community. The week encourages us to reconnect with friends, family and neighbours affected by dementia, while helping to reduce loneliness, stigma and isolation. Visit the Hornsby Shire Council website for information about events taking place throughout the week.
