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Paddington Reservoir Gardens    

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Tripadvisor (98) · Park in Paddington, Australia
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This state heritage-listed site reminiscent of the ancient Baths of Caracalla in Rome presents immaculate gardens with wide boardwalks and entry is free. The park is comprised of two …
This state heritage-listed site reminiscent of the ancient Baths of Caracalla in Rome presents immaculate gardens with wide boardwalks and entry is free. The park is comprised of two levels. The street level is accessible at all times but the lower chambers, accessible by an elevator, are only open during daylight hours.

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Nov 11, 2023
It is a place that needs advertisement. At the moment, there are people that have substance abuse issues living permanently in these gardens. Full review by Chr_-l-ina
May 23, 2023
There's nothing to see here. There are a ton of great sites to see in the Sydney area, not this one. Walked along distance for this to see what looked like history. None. Full review by marlysb2014
May 12, 2023
Located in the inner Sydney suburb of Paddington accessible from Oxford street or Oatley street. A decommissioned reservoir early source of water supply for Sydney. Repurposed for park and garden. Po… Full review by robertrA9626OM
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The Paddington Reservoir is a heritage-listed public park located at 255a Oxford Street in the inner eastern Sydney suburb of Paddington. I…
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These manicured gardens in the Sydney suburb of Paddington include a pool, benches, tree ferns and other vegetation, and a flat grassy a…
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Paddington Reservoir Gardens is a scenic garden, which was one of the main sources of water in the 19th century. These gardens wer…
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Facts

Located:255a Oxford Street, Paddington, New South Wales, Australia
Elevation:65 metres (214 ft) AHD
Construction completed:1864 – March 1866
Architect:Edward Bell
Type:Urban park

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Can you advise how difficult access is to the two levels of the gardens. Is there a ramp or elevator so that someone who …
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Can you advise how difficult access is to the two levels of the gardens. Is there a ramp or elevator so that someone who has difficulty with stairs can access it.reasonnably easily.
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There is really only one level of garden - a sunken landscaped area, well below street level. It can be easily accessed via a lift which is at the back of the Gardens. If you are at street …
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There is really only one level of garden - a sunken landscaped area, well below street level. It can be easily accessed via a lift which is at the back of the Gardens. If you are at street level looking down over the garden where the front gates and information boards are, then the lift will be to your right, around the corner and towards the back. I hope this helps.
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Answer by Mairwen1 · May 2, 2022
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Do you have to pay for entry?
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Hi Ali, No it's free entry into the reservoir
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Answer by Kristen B · Jul 8, 2017
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