Tucked behind the Manly Bowling Club and Oval, this heritage listed leafy oasis has a number of rare trees (e.g. the Wollemi Pine) and plants are a feature along with the original sandstone outcrops, meandering sculpted sandstone walkways, a small stream with a bridge and grassy terraces. The park sits on various gradients of a slopping sandstone hill, which gives it several different terraced levels that are ideal to view the park itself, Manly CBD and the ocean beyond. Originally privately owned, this 1.82 hectare parcel of land was bought by Manly council in the 1880s. An admission fee was charged and the proceeds went to the park’s maintenance. Between the early 1880s and the late 1890s, the Manly Wildflower Show, the first wildflower show in Australia, was held here and in 1951 a WWII memorial garden was added. Later, a scout hall was built in the gardens in 1973. More recently, Manly council set aside funds and drafted guidelines for the maintenance and management of this botanic garden in order to preserve its heritage listing.

Nice park close to manly beach to exercise, walk, jog, play rugby or practice football. I witnessed a coach giving physical training to a team, whereas 2 teams of kids were playing under a coach, so it is a playing area for all ages no matter what. Also there's a track for jogging or walking as well. So you can go for a morning or evening walk or jog here. If you want to access the Manly areas including Manly beach and Ivanhoe park, you can take bus B1 directly from the city.

Public toilets are atrocious, always broken, lights don't work and always leaking water, especially in the womens. Lift access for the disabled is always out of order making it impossible for anybody in a wheelchair to access the function room, toilets or dressing rooms. Broken glass is a constant in the grandstand. Only good thing is the ground itself, the groundskeepers obviously take pride in their work.

A beautiful, tranquil spot between the road and the bowling club. This park has an interesting history but this, as well as the flora, needs to be better signposted. It is a lovely respite spot, although it appears many locals use it to get from the lower areas/oval/shops up to their residences.

Enjoyable park with lots of lovely plants, trees and flowers. Could do with some better upkeep, although there was a sign suggesting an upgrade. It is quite hilly so beware if you have a problem with hills.

Love this place. Been here for over 100 years too with never any buildings on it. Always been a public park land. In parts of it you can almost get lost if you don’t know it enough.

I love this ground , i want to play in this ground but i didn’t got any chance but one of the cricket fan should be playing in this ground

An oasis in Manly. Very quiet place to escape the hustle and bustle. Perfect for intimate picnics, or to read a book surrounded my nature.

Does a but early then flattens out. Pretty amazing contest between bat and ball over 192 overs I mean wow what an experience! Up the Tah's

Excellent Bowling Club with synthetic and grass greens as well as good food and friendly staff.
Restrooms
Nice new restrooms.

Beautiful multipurpose ground. Captures the afternoon sun in winter. Take yourself for PT or kick a ball around with the kids.

This is the beautiful natural view we see looking out from the Bistro area in the Manly Bowling Club, Diggers on the Park.

Clean and spacious local park, far enough away from the beach and the wharf so you can enjoy a quiet moment now and then.

Went for the xmas carols. Has the best grass I have ever seen. Qudos to the curator. Had a good time but hard to park.

Lovely little park behind Manly oval. The playground and we sensory garden keep the little ones busy and happy!

Magic spot. Such a special place in the heart of Manly and away from the hustle and bustle of the beach.

Good local park. Come to do exercise and laps on grass. Public share with rugby & cricket teams

Cricket is very interesting I walked to the Manly Bowling Club & back otherwise it's all good

I Did not now we had a botanical garden in Manly at Ivanhoe park. Wonderful and peaceful.

Hard to explain!!! This is my home land...my soul!!! Trust come and see to yourself!!!!

its a good park fo rme to do a short cut on d way home.i dont feel safe there though.

Watching Rugby on an autumn afternoon on the Northern Beaches. What's not to love.

Awesome place to chill out Even better if the Marlins are playing great atmosphere

This place is for footy lovers. And also a tennis court is just behind the ground

A quiet park with lovely gardens. Very nice space for a walk and contemplation.

Nice open areas with nice beers on tap. Lit be overpriced but delicious beers.

Have loved this park since i was a little kid. Beautifully maintained.

Small Park but nice and quiet. Not crowded so good for some time alone

Good sporting facilities and a beautiful and well maintained oval.

Lovely old park, full of shady trees and sandstone convict steps.

Went there to watch son play cricket. Surprisingly nice in Manly.

Great xmas show . Kids love it . They just run around n go wild.

Perfect place for birthdays and bowling. Suitable for all ages

Lovely little park full of turn of the century local history.

Includes teñnis courts, Manly Oval, Bowling Club and gardens

Fun neighbourhood park. We went there for Christmas Carols.

Lovely relaxing Greenspace. Well maintained Botanic garden.

What a sanctuary, even cockatoos fraternising with pigeons!

Great place to have fun with family or friends from work

Peace and tranquility in different areas of the Garden.

Cute play park for kids & beautiful botanical garden.

It's a football oval mainly used for sporting events.

It's a great place with space to run around and train

Nice small park but no fence and sometimes neglected

Such a beautiful quiet park in the heart of Manly.

Very well maintained oval and open the the public

Good pedestrian access. Not so good for parking.

Greatest place to live in Manly for all times.

Very nice park close to the centre of Manly

Best tennis courts in the northern beaches

Great staff very helpful and knowledgeable

It's green and great to chill out there.

Perfect place for relaxation and sport.

Manly Marlins Rugby 2018 season launch

A pleasant place to stop for a rest

Nice place for rest and watch game

Just okay for a few hours of peace

Ideal for 1am to 6am night drinks

Got everything you want at a park

Good manly won the cricket game

The dog park could use some TLC

Nice quiet park near the oval.

Great place to walk through

Beautiful peaceful location

Great place to watch rugby

Nice little Park in Manly

Iconic and breath taking

Nice place for a stroll.

Good place to have smoko

So green and well kept

Good place to relax

Just walked through

Great for families

good spot to relax

Not bad for a walk

Nice and spacious

Heart of manly

Magical place.

Beutiful park

Brillant find

Lovely park!

Nice drinks!

Nice gardens

Lovely vibe

Great place

Lovely park

awsome Park

Great Place

Good park.

OK ground

very good

Good view

relaxing

Love it!

Loved it

Amazing

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Nice

Ok.