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Paddington Reservoir Gardens, Five Ways
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Paddington Reservoir Gardens

  • 4.51.2k reviews
  • Free
  • Closed now

Paddington Reservoir Gardens is a serene, sunlit urban park built within a restored Victorian reservoir, blending lush planting with striking historic stone architecture. Visitors come for peaceful walks, photography and picnics among terraces, arches and reflective pools — expect accessible pathways, layered gardens and quiet spots for contemplation and play.

Quick answers

Paddington Reservoir Gardens in short

When is Paddington Reservoir Gardens open?

Every day, 8 AM–8 PM.

When is the best time to visit Paddington Reservoir Gardens?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Paddington Reservoir Gardens indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Paddington Reservoir Gardens?

251-255 Oxford St,Paddington NSW 2021,Australia.

Right now · 6:15 am

Why it fits right now

Closed right now.

Opens today 8 am.

In its favour

  • Golden hour
  • Best in the morning
  • Outdoors

16°

Clear

Feels
18°
Rain
1%
Wind
1km/h
  1. 7amClear18°
  2. 8amClear19°
  3. 9amPartly cloudy21°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Closed now
mondayToday
8 AM–8 PM
tuesday
8 AM–8 PM
wednesday
8 AM–8 PM
thursday
8 AM–8 PM
friday
8 AM–8 PM
saturday
8 AM–8 PM
sunday
8 AM–8 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Paddington Reservoir Gardens
  2. 2 Paddington Markets · 6 min
  3. 3 Fred's · 6 min
  4. 4 Saint Peter at The Grand National Hotel · 8 min
  5. 5 Green Park · 14 min
251-255 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia(opens the map)DirectionsTo Five WaysCall+61292659333Websitecityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 1.2k reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Relaxation
  • Historic landmarks
  • Gardens
  • Walking trails

The feel

  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Quiet
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Light layer until 7 am.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerUntil 7 am