Access and parking arrangements may be improved to enhance safety and ease of use, while minimising environmental impact. No additional car parking is considered for the park at this point. Some of the existing car park spots (4) will be converted into disability car parking spots in the main car park (northern region) and the kerb-side parking along Pellisier Road in the southern region. The entry and exit points for the main car park have the potential to be swapped to support efficient circulation at car park and road intersection. Further confirmation will be considered in the final masterplan design (subject to traffic studies).

The Masterplan recognises the increasing popularity of non-motorised watercraft activities such as kayaking, canoeing, and dragon boating. It proposes improved access to the foreshore with a boat storage and designated launch areas that supports safe entry and exit for these watercrafts. The design aims to accommodate group activities like dragon boating in two proposed locations, out of which one site option will be finalised based on community feedback and preference of location.

The Masterplan proposes a significant upgrade to the existing amenities block in the northern region to improve functionality, accessibility, and overall user comfort. The upgraded facility will include accessible toilets, showers, baby change facilities, and improved lighting and ventilation, with consideration for sustainable water and energy use.

Upgrades are also proposed for the amenities block in the middle region, including covered seating area, baby change facility, and information board.

The Masterplan recognises the importance of balancing community use with the amenity of nearby residents. The ‘Lunnhilda’ Culture and Heritage Space will have limitations on events that involve amplified sound or musical equipment due to its proximity to the Pellisier Road and residential zone. Such activities will only be permitted with prior approval from Council’s bookings management team, including a clearly defined and approved timeframe. In contrast, the Performance and Events Space (the Amphitheatre) has been specifically planned to accommodate events requiring acoustics and sound amplification, making it the more suitable location for performances and public gatherings involving sound.

While introducing new bus routes would require long-term coordination with Transport for NSW, the Putney Park Masterplan acknowledges the importance of enhancing connectivity through other practical means. A key proposal is the potential connection to Kissing Point Park via a shared pedestrian and cycle pathway, as also identified in the Ryde Riverwalk Plan. In addition, the Masterplan recommends improved signage linking the park to the Putney Village Town Centre and proposes working with Transport for NSW to install directional signage at Mortlake Ferry Wharf, encouraging greater use of the vehicle ferry (punt) for pedestrian access to the park.

Transport for NSW is upgrading the infrastructure at Mortlake and Putney ferry wharves with the ferry expected to temporarily close from mid-July while they carry out maintenance works.

For questions, including ferry closure dates or to receive project updates, contact Transport Projects on 1800 684 490 or projects@transport.nsw.gov.au or visit Transport’s Mortlake Ferry Upgrade Project.

Community engagement occurred on the regional playground upgrade in May 2025. Feedback is being considered in the finalisation of the playground’s design and has been used to inform the Masterplan. The current upgrade of the regional playground is included in Council’s Delivery Plan budgeted for in the 2026/27 financial year. It is being delivered as a separate scope of works from the Masterplan. While the playground is located within the park, its renewal is being progressed independently to ensure a focused approach to its design, funding, and delivery. The Masterplan acknowledges this separate project and complements it by improving the surrounding landscape and park infrastructure.

The Putney Park Masterplan includes a range of proposed infrastructure improvements aimed at enhancing user experience and safety. These may include upgraded seating and picnic areas, new shelters, drinking fountains, bike racks, wayfinding signage, and improved lighting in key areas. The plan also considers the introduction of low-impact infrastructure to support small community events and gatherings, all while maintaining the park’s natural character and heritage values.

The Putney Park Masterplan includes a range of proposed infrastructure improvements aimed at enhancing user experience and safety. These may include upgraded seating and picnic areas, new shelters, drinking fountains, bike racks, wayfinding signage, and improved lighting in key areas. The plan also considers the introduction of low-impact infrastructure to support small community events and gatherings, all while maintaining the park’s natural character and heritage values.

The Pellisier Bushcare Group is the dedicated volunteer group actively involved in managing and restoring the natural bushland areas of Putney Park. Supported by the City of Ryde, the group undertakes regular activities such as weed removal, native planting, and habitat restoration along the foreshore and bushland sections of the park.

Following the successful completion of the new Putney Beach swim site and the adjacent seawall upgrade, the City of Ryde is also upgrading the remaining foreshore seawall. With the support of the NSW State Government’s ‘Coastal and Estuary’ grant program, this project will help prevent erosion, protect the riverbanks, and enhance public safety throughout Putney Park.

The seawall will serve as a physical barrier that protects park infrastructure, public spaces, and natural habitats while maintaining safe public access to the river’s edge. Saltmarsh planting along the new sea wall will form a vital part of the park’s ecological resilience strategy. These native salt-tolerant plants help stabilise the shoreline, improve water quality by filtering pollutants. For more information on the Putney Park Seawall Rehabilitation works, refer to the project page.