‘We forget how bloody good we are’: old quarry atop extinct volcano transformed into Sydney’s newest bushland park
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- Hornsby Park opened its first stage in March, unveiling a 60‑hectare bushland area on an extinct volcano in Sydney’s upper north shore.
- Heritage steps stretch about 1 km, linking Hornsby pool to the Great North Walk and providing access through fern groves and blue gums.
- Viewing platform – a 42‑metre‑long red metal structure 14 m above the quarry floor – offers views of turquoise water in the former quarry, though the lake remains off‑limits.
- Hornsby Shire Council plans a $24.3 m “Old Man’s Valley” development with sports fields and a pump‑and‑jump cycling track, as the precinct is rezoned for up to 6,000 new homes near the train station.
Why it matters: Residents near Hornsby station gain green recreation and infrastructure while supporting the planned 6,000 homes, boosting housing supply and local livability; the $24.3m park investment creates jobs and attracts families.
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