Cook Park

Free to visit. The tallest trees I've seen together in one place. Hot house of begonias was exceptional.

I used Cook Park as the background for a cake smash and it went fantastic. The grounds are beautiful - even in winter. The grass is green, the flowers are bright. There is a playground for the older child to play on while the baby had his photos taken, and the birds in the aviary were fantastic, both kids were obsessed.There are an abundance of picnic tables, so there's never a shortage of places to sit and enjoy the scenery, and there is parking along all sides of the block so parking is a breeze.

Beautiful medium sized park, with lots to see (much preferred than botanic gardens). Autumn colours drifting into winter browns.Aviary (talking cockatoos, budgerigars, cockatiels, galahs) - seem happy enough for caged birds (cockatoo eager to hole punch a finger). Fernery and Conservatory (full of flowering Begonias) were shut, but could still look in the windows. Guild craft shop lovely to visit (especially if you like slices and jams / chutnies). Trees are magnificent. Roses wilting for winter.

Stunning park. It has so many gorgeous things to explore! From an aviary, to a rose garden, playground and more. It has plenty of seating under the beautiful trees, toilets and lots of stunning picnic spots. Plenty of parking around the perimeter. Highly recommended.

Autumn here is the best, everything gets filled so much autumn leaves. This is also a great place to do picnics, and checking out the wildlife with the ducks and aviary.

Very nice place to visit on a Sunday afternoon. I love the amount of trees and the shade they provide. Plenty of chairs and open space for play or to relax. A nice rose garden and a free bird enclosure there as well. Pkenty of duck ponds if you would like to feed the ducks and ducklings. Would highly recommend.

Great park to view trees, conservatory, aviary, Rose garden and many natural beauties. Magical atmosphere, highly suggested.

Beautiful park, restful, serene with many lovely features, magnificent trees, duck pond, conservatory, rose garden. Great place to spend a peaceful hour or two.

A nice, low-key park in Orange with mature trees and lovely grass to lay on.I visited to have a picnic lunch while passing through. There is plenty of shade available, which was needed on a hot and sunny day. I was lucky enough to get a table in the shade - pack a picnic blanket just in case these are unavailable.In the park you may see ducks, ibis, pigeons and sometimes magpies.The park is a lovely place to spend a nice day, though I am only giving 3 stars because of the parks namesake, it is now 2023 and the name should really be changed to something other than celebrating a brutal colonist.

Cook Park truly is a gem in the heart of town. It's amazing how a space so tranquil and peaceful can exist in the midst of all the hustle and bustle.I particularly enjoyed learning about the history of the park while exploring the different sections, such as the Bagonia greenhouses. It's always fascinating to discover the stories behind these types of public spaces and to see how they have evolved over time.The park is flat and easy to navigate for people with limited mobility or disabilities.The stunning old trees are a highlight of the park and add so much character to the space. It's amazing to think about how long they have been there and how much history they have witnessed.Overall, I would definitely recommend a visit to Cook Park to anyone looking for a serene and informative outdoor experience. It's a great place to escape from the chaos of everyday life and connect with nature and history at the same time.