Oatley Park was dedicated as a public recreation area on 25th March, 1887 and in the following year Hurstville Council was appointed trustee of the area.
Oatley Park protects important examples of the natural environment which occurred throughout the area before the spread of suburbs. Within its boundaries are numerous micro-habitats giving protection to a variety of native plants and to animals which rely on those plants for food, shelter and nesting.
The park is subject to intensive recreational uses for picnics, bike riding and bushwalking. The oval is used by the local soccer club and primary school for its sporting activities and serves as an additional play area.
The future of the park depends on community concern, awareness that this is a valuable asset and management by the Trustees with expertise and foresight.
Excerpts taken from Native Plants of Oatley Park compiled by Alan Fairley.
114 species of birds have been observed in the park. Oatley Park provides a sanctuary for many species of birds some of which nest within its boundaries. Others use the park and its tidal boundaries as part of their wider search for food and shelter. A number of migratory birds also find the bush covered peninsula a convinent stopover on their long flights.
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