Second Ponds Creek walk
Rouse Hill Regional Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Second Ponds Creek walk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1km loop
Time
15 - 45min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Flat
Steps
No steps
Quality of path
Formed track
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Second Ponds Creek walk is in Rouse Hill Regional Park, in western Sydney. To get there from Sydney:
- Exit the M7 at Old Windsor Road (which eventually becomes Windsor Road) and turn right to travel north
- At Rouse Hill, turn left into Rouse Road
- Turn right into Worcester Road entrance, then follow the road to its end at the main carpark.
- he walk begins at the playground and picnic area.
Parking
Parking is available at Rouse Hill picnic area carpark. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.
Best times to visit
Rouse Hill Regional Park is a great place to visit all year round. Head to the park for an early morning jog in spring, a weekend picnic in the winter sun or enjoy a day of bike riding in autumn.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
17°C and 28°C
Highest recorded
41.7°C
Winter temperature
Average
4°C and 19°C
Lowest recorded
–3.9°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
July
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
250mm
Facilities
- Please take your rubbish with you when you leave the park.
- There are rainwater tanks, but it is recommended that you boil this water before drinking.
- Toilet facilities are located near the oval and at the pavilions.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
- The full 1km circuit follows a flat, hard dirt track. It can be accessed by visitors in a wheelchair and those with limited mobility, with some assistance.
- Rouse Hill picnic area, where this track starts and ends, is fully accessible. There are picnic tables here, and wheelchair accessible toilets are available at the oval next to the picnic area carpark.
Medium access presents some minor difficulties, such as a grassy surface. You may require a little assistance to get around in some areas.
Permitted
Pets
You can walk your dog on-lead at this location. See other regional parks in NSW that have dog walking areas.
Prohibited
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Scheyville office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. Closed public holidays.
- 02 4580 2750
- npws.cumberland@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 71 Memorial Drive, Scheyville 2756
Park info
- in Rouse Hill Regional Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Rouse Hill Regional Park is open 8am to 6pm from May to August and 8am to 8pm from September to April. The park may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.