Community Section

Croydon Park blends Cooks River foreshore parks, shared paths, welcoming libraries and handy community venues—ideal for calm, meaningful participation and short, structured BSP outings:

• Flockhart Park (Cooks River foreshore) — riverside lawns with the Cooks River Pedestrian & Cycle Pathway running through; great for predictable walk/wheel loops and visual schedules. Burwood Council

• Whiddon Reserve (foreshore access via Lees Ave) — broad green space with shared-path connections along the river for brief, time-boxed outdoor routines. Burwood Council

• Croydon Park (City of Canterbury-Bankstown) — local playspace and sport areas suited to short, structured visits before/after appointments. City of Canterbury Bankstown

• Rudd Park (nearby Belfield) — large multi-field reserve with tennis courts, sheltered seating and amenities for goal-based sport and turn-taking practice. City of Canterbury Bankstown

• Jackson Park (Georges River Rd) — small pocket park handy for quick, calm regulation breaks on local errands. Burwood Council

• Cooks River Cycleway access — council-maintained shared path network linking Croydon Park to Tempe and Strathfield; use short segments for travel training. City of Canterbury Bankstown

• Ashfield Library (Inner West Council) — quiet study rooms and programs suitable for low-sensory literacy goals. Inner West Council

• Campsie Library & Knowledge Centre (CBCity) — meeting rooms and a social story for children with additional needs—useful for structured community access. City of Canterbury Bankstown

• Burwood Library & Community Hub (2 Conder St) — light-filled library with bookable Community Hub rooms upstairs for small BSP groups or parent coaching. Burwood CouncilBurwood

• Croydon Park Club (Seymour St) — local community venue for low-key, time-limited social outings. Club Burwood Group+1

• Travel training — pair local bus practice with supervised trips to Burwood Station (major interchange) or Campsie Station (Bankstown Line → Metro upgrade) using TfNSW accessibility info and current service notices. transportnsw.info+2transportnsw.info+2

Local schools we often liaise with — Croydon Park Public School (K–6), St Francis Xavier’s Catholic Primary School (K–6, Ashbury/Croydon Park); nearby primaries Enfield Public School and Strathfield South Public School; nearby secondaries Ashfield Boys High School, Burwood Girls High School, Canterbury Boys High School and Canterbury Girls High School. Croydon Park Public SchoolSt Francis Xavier AshburyEnfield Public SchoolStrathfield South Public SchoolAshfield Boys High SchoolBurwood Girls High SchoolCanterbury Boys High SchoolCanterbury Girls High School

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• Flockhart Park, Croydon Park — Cooks River shared path and open lawns used for short, goal-focused outdoor sessions. Burwood Council

• Whiddon Reserve, Croydon Park — Foreshore reserve with path links along the Cooks River for predictable walk/wheel segments. Burwood Council

• Rudd Park (Belfield, near Croydon Park) — Multi-field sports park with courts and shaded seating for structured play. City of Canterbury Bankstown

• Jackson Park, Croydon Park — Pocket park on Georges River Road for brief regulation breaks during errands. Burwood Council

• Cooks River Cycleway (Croydon Park section) — Flat, well-signed shared path suitable for step-by-step travel training. City of Canterbury Bankstown

• Ashfield Library (Inner West Council) — Quiet study zones used for low-sensory literacy routines. Inner West Council

• Campsie Library & Knowledge Centre — Meeting rooms and inclusive programs a short ride from Croydon Park. City of Canterbury Bankstown

• Burwood Library & Community Hub — Library interiors and bookable rooms for small BSP groups near Croydon Park. Burwood CouncilBurwood