Mort Bay Park, Birchgrove
Mort Bay Park is an Inner West Council park in Birchgrove, with a playground, barbecues, public toilets and shelter or shade. Here's what to know before you plan a party there.
The waterfront edge of Mort Bay Park. Photo: Adam.J.W.C., via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.5).
Having a party at Mort Bay Park
The playground, barbecues and picnic areas at Mort Bay Park are shared with other park users, so get there early on weekends to claim a good spot.
About the park
Council's park information and OpenStreetMap show a playground, barbecues, public toilets and shelter or shade at Mort Bay Park, in a park of about 4.2 hectares. We haven't been to this park ourselves, so have a quick look before party day to pick a flat, grassy spot.
A big fig tree on the lawn at Mort Bay Park. Photo: Sneedicture, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0).
Council lists these facilities: playground, toilets, views, water's edge, basketball (one full court), basketball (two half courts on dock area), BBQs, picnic tables, commercial fitness training permitted (from 6:30am), Natural Area – Coastal sandstone foreshores forest, no dogs within 10 metres of playground, dog on and off leash areas.
Finding the park
Mort Bay Park is at Mort Street, Birchgrove NSW 2041. Allow time to find a park close to where you're setting up, and tell us the exact spot so we can plan the carry-in.
Good to know
- Power: Using Council power needs Council's approval, so most parties bring a generator. Ask us if you need one.
- Pegs and surfaces: Council doesn't allow pegs or stakes in the ground, so tell us where the castle is going and we'll bring sandbags.
- Weather: Bring shade and plenty of water on hot days. We can't run castles in strong wind or rain.
Council rules and bookings
Inner West Council says groups of fewer than 30 people usually don't need a park booking, but bringing an amusement device such as a jumping castle changes that, so you'll need to book. Bookings are made through Council's online booking system, and Council won't accept a booking within 7 days of the event, so plan ahead. Where Council approves a jumping castle, it asks for a copy of the supplier's $20 million public liability certificate of currency. Marquees need approval and can't be pegged, so they have to be weighted. Using Council power needs approval, and vehicles must stay on roads and in parking areas unless Council gives special permission. If you cancel more than 7 days out, you get a refund less a $50 fee. Inside 7 days there's no refund, and bookings aren't refunded for bad weather. Fees are set in Council's Schedule of Fees and Charges, so check the current amount when you book. Questions go to parkbookings@innerwest.nsw.gov.au.
Official park information: Mort Bay Park on the Inner West Council website
Book your Mort Bay Park party
Ready to plan your day? Browse our full jumping castle range and book online for delivery to Mort Bay Park, or get in touch if you have questions.