Tell us what you think of our draft concept plans to upgrade two locations at Yarranabbe Park in Darling Point, the entrance at the south end and the paved area at the northern end.

Overview

We're upgrading the landscaping and pathways at the southern end of Yarranabbe Park in Darling Point near the Royal Australian Naval Sailing Association (RANSA) Clubhouse and also the northern end of the park. This will benefit local residents and visitors that make this public recreation area one of our most popular open spaces.

The draft plan for the southern end welcome entry to Yarranabbe Park near the RANSA Clubhouse proposes a new direct pedestrian link from the public footpath along New Beach Road into the park. This upgraded pathway will create a more inviting entry to the park and a clear and straight access route to the existing harbour-side walkway. The design also features new garden beds, seating areas, and additional rubbish bins to enhance amenity and support increased park use.

The draft plan for the northern end of Yarranabbe Park focuses on expanding and improving the northern end. The proposal includes a larger open space paved area, new seating, garden beds, drinking bubblers, and a dedicated dog-water bowl. This upgraded area will offer a comfortable place for visitors to sit, rest, and enjoy the iconic views across the harbour toward the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

We want to know what you think of our designs. Please share your feedback using the online form below or come and chat with us at one of our pop-up sessions at Yarranabbe Park (at the northern end) underneath the large fig tree.

Community pop-up sessions:

  • Monday 16 February 2026, 4pm – 5pm
  • Wednesday 18 February 2026, 10am – 11am

Feedback closes 11.59pm Tuesday 24 February 2026.

Why are we upgrading these sections of the park?

Yarranabbe Park in Darling Point is one of our most popular and well-loved parks. We know this park is a valued community spaces — place for residents and visitors to connect, relax, and to be active.

Woollahra Council is looking to refresh two sections of the park; the southern entry near the RANSA Clubhouse and the northern end; to create a more welcoming and enjoyable place for the community.

In the past we developed a Masterplan and Plan of Management for Yarranabbe Park, adopted in 2012, which was superseded by the Generic Crown Lands Plan of Management 2023, as Yarranabbe Park is Crown Land.

These plans were developed with the intention of respecting the history of the site while balancing the needs of the community and offer public amenity and access to one of the most significant areas of public foreshore in our local area.

Yarranabbe Park features large open green space, a children’s playground, a fitness station and pathways used for walking, jogging and other activities The park is used for a variety recreational activities and provides our local community and visitors to the area with a valuable open space with views of the harbour.

These proposed upgrades aim to make our outdoor spaces more accessible and enjoyable for a wide variety of uses.


The draft plan for the southern end welcome entry to Yarranabbe Park near the RANSA Clubhouse

Southern entry draft concept plan

We've created a draft plan for a new welcome entry at the southern end of Yarranabbe Park near the entrance to the RANSA Clubhouse, which features a range of elements.

View a larger version of the plan.

New elements include:

  • a new dedicated entry point into the park
  • an upgraded pathway from New Beach Road into Yarranabbe Park
  • new garden beds
  • new seating areas
  • a new turf area.
  • additional rubbish bins.

Existing elements to be retained include:

  • the existing pathway directly around the RANSA Clubhouse
  • existing park lighting

The plan above shows:

  • existing vehicle entry/gate (A on the plan above)
  • existing water service box (B on the plan above)
  • relocated rubbish bins x 2 (C on the plan above)
  • new sandstone log seating (D on the plan above)
  • new signage with historical information (E on the plan above)

The draft plan for the northern end of Yarranabbe Park

Draft concept plan for Yarranabbe Park northern end

We've created a draft plan for the northern end of Yarranabbe Park which features a range of elements.

View a larger version of the plan.

New elements include:

  • a larger open space paved area to access harbour views
  • a new coloured concrete pathway
  • curved concrete bench seating (A on plan above)
  • new garden beds
  • new plants and landscaping
  • new drinking bubbler with a dedicated dog-water bowl (see B on plan above)
  • four new bench seats (C on plan above)
  • two additional bollards (D on plan above)
  • new signage (E on plan above)
  • two additional rubbish bins (F on plan above)

Existing elements to be retained include:

  • park lighting
  • trees on the park's boundary.

Have your say

We're inviting the community to provide feedback on the proposed upgrades.

Have your say via one of the following methods:

  • Online: complete the feedback form below or add a comment to the map (comments will not be visible to the public)
  • Email: yoursay@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
  • Mail: Quote reference SC8938 - Submissions and send a letter addressed to the General Manager at Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay NSW 1360

All submissions received during the exhibition period will be considered by Council.

Submissions close at 11.59pm Tuesday 24 February 2026

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