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17 Best Outdoor Gyms in Sydney

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By Greta Mayr - Guide

Published: 13 July 2023, Last Updated: 13 Apr 2024

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Combine your daily endorphin rush with a side of vitamin D by taking advantage of these 17 outdoor gyms in Sydney. Instead of staying in a sterile, air-conditioned room longer than necessary,  try working out outside at one of the many outdoor fitness stations dotted across the entire city. Let these comprehensive outdoor gyms in Sydney give you that extra bit of #fitspiration to take your strength and fitness to the next level.

Here are 10 outdoor gyms in Sydney to revamp your fitness sessions.

1. Observatory Hill Park Outdoor Gym, Millers Point

With three fitness stations and views of Sydney Harbour, what more could you need to inspire your body to get up and moving? Observatory Hill Park is one of the top outdoor gyms in Sydney as it features vaulting bars, sit-up benches, pull up rings as well as stretching poles for your warm up and warm down. If you love a bit of midday cardio torture to break up your day be sure to make use of the nearby stairs or hill, while also enjoying the resting benches, public toilets and water bubbler. This outdoor gym is ideal for the city commuter, or can be enjoyed sans crowds on the weekends.
Address: 1003 Upper Fort St, Millers Point NSW 2000

2. Rushcutters Bay Park Outdoor Gym, Rushcutters Bay

The enticing views of Rushcutters Bay will be sure to spur you on to pull that extra chin up, crunch one more sit up or push that final step up. The astro-turfed outdoor gym area features a whole array of exercise equipment, complete with instructions on how to compete the exercises to your level. There’s plenty of grass and scenic surrounds to make your training all the more worthwhile.

Address: 2A New South Head Rd, Darling Point NSW 2027

3. Clovelly Outdoor Gym – Burrows Park, Clovelly

Thinking of going for an after work dip in the crystal blue waters of Clovelly? Make the swim even more enjoyable by doing a session on the 13 pieces of cardio and strengthening equipment first. Take advantage of the bright green, marine grade stainless steel treadmill, cross trainer, rowing machine, triple pull up bar or other machines that use your own bodyweight to help you work up a sweat that can only be removed by the salty ocean water.

Address: 17-31R Ocean St, Clovelly NSW 2031

4. Christison Park Outdoor Gym, Vaucluse

Enjoy an extensive workout at Vaucluse with the old school wooden exercise equipment plus the newly added elements-resistant kinetic equipment: an elliptical trainer, hand cycle and rowing machine. One of the more picturesque outdoor gyms in Sydney, it has a hill to give your workout a bit of an edge, not to mention an expansive park with two football fields and cliffside harbour views. Plus the park links up to the South Head Heritage Trail, which would be the ideal way to cap off a rewarding outside workout.

Address: 165 Old South Head Rd, Vaucluse NSW 2030

5. Camperdown Park Outdoor Gym, Camperdown

If you’re more of a group fitness fanatic, Camperdown Park is a great place for tennis, basketball or training sessions. Enjoy the elliptical, standing bike and pull down machines and you can also make use of the bandstand stairs to give yourself that extra bit of cardio. This comprehensive and centrally located park (not to be confused with Camperdown Memorial Park) is ideal for anyone living in the Inner West.

Address: Mallett St, Camperdown NSW 2050

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6. Bondi Park Outdoor Gym, Bondi Beach

There’s no doubt you’ve heard of Sydney’s Muscle Beach equivalent – but it has a reputation for a reason. Bondi Park (the most renowned of outdoor gyms in Sydney) was recently given a $100,000 facelift to guarantee fit Bondi babes top notch triple dip bars, chin up bars, body curlers, steps, chest height push up bars, ballet barres, monkey bars and more. There’s no moving parts here – that is left entirely to your body. Enjoy Sydney’s most iconic beach as the backdrop to your workout and then cool off with a swim in the ocean when your muscles have been sufficiently pumped.
Address: Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach NSW 2026

7. Prince Alfred Park Outdoor Gym, Surry Hills

This centrally located park features panoramic city views, the city’s first heated outdoor swimming pool, five plexi-cushion tennis courts, basketball courts and multiple fitness stations. Prince Alfred Park features all your favourite, versatile exercise equipment including chin up bars, push up bars, sit up benches and a number of wheelchair-friendly options. The award-winning outdoor gym has the latest filtration and underground water re-use systems as well as energy efficient light bulbs. It’s also right next to Central Station so you have no excuse not to make the most of this comprehensive facility.

Address: 197/195 Cleveland St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

8. Sydney Park Outdoor Gym, St Peters

Want to work out but need to look after the kids at the same time? Get the best of both worlds at Sydney Park outdoor gym – three Spartan fitness stations for you and an epic playground and go kart track for the youngens (or the other way round, no judgement here). Also make the most of 40 hectares of serene wetlands and ponds and a cricket pitch just to top it off.

Address: 416 Sydney Park Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015

9. Wentworth Park Outdoor Gym, Ultimo

Go solo with four different exercise stations featuring pull up bars, sit up benches and the other usual suspects, or join a group yoga, kickboxing, bootcamp, soccer or taekwando class. With four floodlit fields and cricket nets you can’t go wrong by making regular visits to Ultimo’s outdoor gym.

Address: 3 Wentworth Park Rd, Glebe NSW 2037

10. Queens Park Outdoor Gym, Queens Park

For a less crowded outdoor gym option still in a stunning Sydney setting, look no further than Queens Park. Located at the base of Centennial Park, you can fit in your pull-ups, step-ups, body curls and more at this expansive exercise hot spot.

Address: Darley Rd, Queens Park NSW 2022

11. Sydney Civic Park Outdoor Gym, North Sydney

If you’re based on the North side of the bridge, Sydney Civic Park outdoor gym is spot-on for a midday sweat or pre-9/post-5 workout. The park has rings, bars, steps and plenty of grass to cover all your strengthening needs.

Address: 220 Miller St, North Sydney NSW 2060

12. Dudley Page Reserve Outdoor Gym, Dover Heights

To give your workout some extra pizazz, take it over to Dover Heights, where you can enjoy the panoramic views of Sydney’s skyline while utilising eight pieces of equipment, complete with instructions. There’s lots of grass around, so you can focus on cardio, or you can make the most of the stunning area by tacking on a walk to Watson’s Bay or Rose Bay beach. Be sure to bring plenty of water as there’s no bubbler in sight.

Address: Military Rd & Lancaster Road, Dover Heights NSW 2030

13. Marrickville Park Outdoor Gym, Marrickville

When it comes to outdoor gyms in Sydney, the brand new, bright green moving machines at Marrickville Park are enough to get the endorphins flowing – although you might need to actually make use of the elliptical, pull down machine, vaulting bars, parallel and pull up bars for the hormones to really take effect.

Address: 111 Frazer St, Marrickville NSW 2204

14. Moore Park Outdoor Gym, Moore Park

If the sight of water makes you want to move your limbs but you’re that bit too far from the ocean, Moore Park’s compact outdoor gym overlooking the lake is the perfect compromise. There are bars and steps and other useful equipment and it’s right near Centennial Park, making it easy to combine with a scenic walk or run.

Address: Moore Park, NSW 2021

15. Waverley Park Outdoor Gym, Bondi Junction

Overlooking the Waverley Sports fields, Waverley park outdoor gym is another must-try workout spot in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Once again it’s close to the water and includes all the standard step-ups, body curls, vaulting bars and pull-up bars with instructions.

Address: 21/20 Park Parade, Bondi Junction NSW 2022

16. Marks Park Outdoor Gym, Tamarama

Before your swim at Bronte’s beautiful and less crowded waters, add in a quick workout at this comprehensive outdoor gym. Located at Mackenzie point, the gym overlooks the surf, so you can time the end of your workout perfectly with the ideal swell.

Address: Tamarama, NSW 2026

17. Johnson Park Outdoor Gym, Dulwich Hill

The new stainless steel moving machinery at Johnson Park is the ultimate way to build strength while getting a solid dose of Vitamin D. It’s located in a tree-lined park directly adjacent to a kid’s playground and toilet block, easily making it one of the most convenient outdoor gyms in Sydney.

Address: Constitution Rd, Dulwich Hill NSW 2203

Find one next to your home or office to add into your daily routine or try a new outdoor gym every week while expanding your repertoire of Sydney’s beautiful parks, lakes and beaches. Combine your workouts with a refreshing dip in the ocean, a scenic walk or game of basketball while making the most of Australia’s renowned year-round outdoor weather. The best part? Aside from the fresh air and natural scenery, there’s no gym membership or fees required. So instead of filling out forms and feigning interest in those free ‘bring a mate’ gym sessions, you can get your gym on with your mates, girlfriend, or even your dad money and sweat free*.

*Free of the stress-induced sweat, there will almost definitely be physical-induced sweat involved.

So what are you waiting for? Get working out out at one of these many scenic outdoor gyms in Sydney today!

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