Community Section

Marrickville blends destination parks, the Cooks River shared path, welcoming libraries and community venues—ideal for calm, meaningful participation and short, structured outings:

• Marrickville Library & Pavilion (Patyegarang Place) — award-winning, accessible library with study rooms you can book for quiet, time-boxed goals. Inner West Council+1

• Enmore Park & Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre — flat paths, all-ages playground and an indoor aquatic centre for graded water-confidence sessions. Inner West Council+1

• Steel Park & Waterplay (Illawarra Rd) — riverside reserve with playground, outdoor gyms and seasonal waterplay; also home to the Debbie & Abbey Borgia Community Recreation Centre for indoor programs. Inner West Council+2Inner West Council+2

• Mackey Park (Cooks River foreshore) — sports fields, fenced playground and picnic shelters; links to the Cooks River Cycleway for predictable walk/wheel segments. Inner West Council

• Cooks River Foreshore & Cycleway access (Thornley St) — gentle shared path options suitable for visual schedules and short rides. Inner West Council

• Henson Park — historic oval used for AFL and rugby league; check current works and access while the grandstand is being upgraded (2024–2025). Inner West Council+1

• Addison Road Community Centre (Addi Road) — multi-tenant community hub for low-sensory visits, volunteering and social participation. THE ADDISON ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE

• PCYC Marrickville (at Debbie & Abbey Borgia Rec Centre) — structured indoor sport, school-holiday programs and youth drop-in. PCYC NSW

• Marrickville Metro — climate-controlled centre for step-by-step shopping practice and community access goals. marrickvillemetro.com.au

• Transport for travel training — Marrickville Station (T3/Metro Southwest works—check current status and replacement services), Sydenham Station interchange, and Dulwich Hill Light Rail (L1). mysydney.nsw.gov.autransportnsw.info+2transportnsw.info+2

Local schools we often liaise with — Marrickville High School (7–12), Tempe High School (7–12), Dulwich High School of Visual Arts & Design (7–12); primary settings Marrickville Public School, Wilkins Public School, Ferncourt Public School; nearby Catholic/independent St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School (Marrickville) and St Pius’ Catholic Primary School (Enmore). marrickvil-h.schools.nsw.gov.autempe-h.schools.nsw.gov.audulwich-h.schools.nsw.gov.aumarrickvil-p.schools.nsw.gov.auwilkins-p.schools.nsw.gov.auferncourt-p.schools.nsw.gov.austbmarrickville.syd.catholic.edu.austpenmore.syd.catholic.edu.au

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• Marrickville Library & Pavilion — Light-filled interiors and study rooms used for quiet BSP sessions in Marrickville. Inner West Council

• Enmore Park & AKAC — Accessible paths and the indoor pools at Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre, Marrickville. Inner West Council+1

• Steel Park Waterplay, Marrickville — Seasonal splash area and adjacent playground beside the Cooks River. Inner West Council

• Mackey Park on the Cooks River — Riverside playing fields and fenced playground in Marrickville. Inner West Council

• Henson Park, Marrickville — Oval and grandstand at the historic community sports ground. Inner West Council

• Cooks River Foreshore shared path (Marrickville) — Flat cycleway section suitable for short, structured walk/wheel goals. Inner West Council

• Addison Road Community Centre (Addi Road) — Community buildings and gardens used for low-sensory visits and programs. THE ADDISON ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE

• Debbie & Abbey Borgia Community Recreation Centre — Multi-court indoor venue for small groups and skill-building activities. Inner West Council