EXPLORE OUR RIVERS
Ryde is a favourite place to enjoy water activities.   The RiverCat travels from Circular Quay to Parramatta stopping at points along    the way. This journey is an interesting and relaxing way to see the River and its   environment.
	Ryde Bridge
Putney Punt Vehicular Ferry (also known as Mortlake Ferry).
Began operating in 1925 and is the only remaining punt in Sydney.   Crosses Parramatta River from Hilly Street, Mortlake to Pellisier Road, Putney.   Takes 5 mins and is free. Carries cars, pedestrians and cycles.   Operating times from Putney:  Monday - Friday 6.30am - 9.35am and 2.30pm - 5.35pm.   Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10.45am - 12.35pm and 1.15pm - 5.35pm.
	Parramatta River
Lane Cove National Park
Is a peaceful bushland valley, the perfect place for a picnic, barbecue (bring your  own wood), or a bushwalk.    Visit the Kukundi Wildlife Shelter and the Bat and Bush display. Enter from   Delhi Road, Lane Cove Road or Lady Game Drive.  Phone: (02) 9412 1811.
	Lane Cove National Park
Riverboat Wildlife Discovery Cruises
Historic riverboat, "Reliance", departs from Lane Cove River Steakhouse jetty   on Delhi Road at Fullers Bridge.  Tea or coffee provided or bring a picnic.  See Sydney's mangrove ecology and visit the Kukundi Wildlife Shelter in Lane Cove   National Park.
	Boat - Lane Cove River
EXPLORE OUR PARKS
Ryde has many beautiful parks in bushland and river settings.   Further Park and Sportsground information
	Putney Park
Putney Park
Pellisier Road, Putney. Waterfront park with play equipment for youngsters  and wading pools. The Parramatta Valley Cycleway starts/finishes here. This is  the perfect picnic venue for larger groups and organisations.  Pellisier Road leads to the vehicular punt that crosses Parramatta River linking Putney  to Mortlake.
	Putney Park
Banjo Paterson Park
Punt Road, Gladesville. Magnificent views of Looking Glass Bay and  Parramatta River.     Wharf and jetty areas provide good boat access. "Rockend" cottage, a childhood  home of the poet Banjo Paterson.
	Banjo Patterson Park
Looking Glass Bay Park
Ashburn Place, Gladesville. Adjoins Banjo Paterson Park. Classified as  a bird sanctuary.
Denistone Park
Terry Road, Denistone. Open bushland areas and breathtaking views to Parramatta   and beyond.  Attractive sandstone lookout with directional wheel.
Field of Mars Reserve
Pittwater Road, East Ryde. Protected flora and fauna. Nature walks, ideal  for conservationists.
	Field of Mars
Glades Bay Park
Along Glades Avenue, Gladesville. A scenic park beside the Parramatta River   overlooking Glades Bay.  Aboriginal carvings.
	Glades Bay
Kissing Point Park
Waterview Street, Putney. Boat ramp, sailing club. River views and RiverCat Wharf.
	Kissing Point Park
Meadowbank Park
Constitution Road, Meadowbank. Major sports field complex for football, soccer,   cricket, baseball, hockey and netball. Bike and jogging track on Parramatta River   foreshore, forming part of the Parramatta Valley Cycleway.
	Meadowbank Park
Memorial Park
Meadow Crescent, Meadowbank. Adjacent to the Parramatta River. Bike track,   part of the Parramatta Valley Cycleway. RiverCat Ferry Wharf. A WWII Memorial  Walk has been constructed using stones from each country where Australians   served or were stationed.
	Memorial Park Bike Track
HEIGHTS AND SIGHTS
Looking for some panoramic views?  Ryde is one of the highest points between Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
	View to the City
Try some of these....
Denistone Park, Terry Road John Whitton Bridge, Bowden Street Weemala Hospital, Morrison Road Willandra Historic House, Victoria Road Ryde Ex-Services Club, Victoria Road Blaxland Hotel (TAFE), Blaxland Road Ryde Aquatic Centre, Karen Moras Drive Blaxland Hotel (TAFE), Blaxland Road
	Willandra
Along Parramatta River....
Putney Park, Pellisier Road Putney-Mortlake Ferry Kissing Point, Waterview Street Banjo Paterson Park, Punt Road Gladesville Bridge Huntley's Point Parramatta River Sailing Club, Wharf Road
	Mortlake Ferry
Looking back to Ryde....
Sydney Olympic Park Observation Deck. Level 17 Novotel, Olympic Boulevard.  360 degree views of Sydney. Phone: (02) 8762 1111.
	Views
WHARVES AND BOAT RAMPS
Rivercat Service
Within the City of Ryde there are 2 rivercat wharves. One is located at Kissing Point  Park Putney and the other is situated at the end of Bowden Street Meadowbank.  Both offer services right along the Parramatta River from Parramatta to the CBD.
	Rivercat Wharf
Banjo Paterson Park
Punt Road, Gladesville. Wharf to Parramatta River.
	Wharf at Banjo Patterson Park
Kissing Point Park
Waterview Street Putney. Boat ramp to Parramatta River.
	Kissing Point Boat Ramp
Magdala Park
Magdala Road, East Ryde, canoe launch into Lane Cove River.
	Magdala Park and the Lane Cove River
Wharf Road
West Ryde. Wharf and boat ramp into Parramatta River.
ACTIVITIES
For more activity venues, search local Community Directory.
Bowl Australia
Tenpin Bowling. Top Ryde. Phone: (02) 9809 7618
	Tenpin Bowling
Cycling
The Parramatta Valley Cycleway (Putney Park to Parramatta) links with cycleways  to Sydney, Botany Bay, Homebush Bay and to cycleways further north.  The railway bridge across the Parramatta River at Meadowbank has been converted   to a bicycle and pedestrian crossing.   For further information and maps contact RTA Bicycle section 1800 060607   or  www.rta.nsw.gov.au.
	Memorial Park Bike Track
Macquarie Ice Rink
Macquarie Centre, North Ryde. Phone: (02) 9888 1100.
	Ice Skating
Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre
Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre, 504 Victoria Road, Ryde.
	RALC - Slide
Sydney Live Steam Locomotive Society
Darvall Park West Ryde. Model train rides. Phone: (02) 9874 8696.
	Locomotives
The University Observatory
Open to public on Friday nights. Phone: (02) 9850 8914.
	Night Sky
WALKING AND BUSHWALKING
Canon Walk
Starts at Ryde Park (Top Ryde) and continues to the Field of Mars Wildlife Refuge   where it links with the Great North Walk (Sydney to Newcastle). Distance 5.2km,   estimated walking time 1 hr 10 mins.
Great North Walk
250km walking track from Sydney to Newcastle. Can be accessed from Buffalo   Creek Reserve, Magdala Park and Lane Cove National Park.
	Great North Walk
Parramatta River Walk
A loop beginning and ending at Rhodes Station with access points at various   stages along the loop. The walk includes a river crossing by ferry and one by train.   Estimated walking time 5-6 hours.
	Parramatta River
Historic Village Walking Tour
The heart of the 19th century village of Ryde consisted of a cluster of public,   commercial and domestic buildings many of which are of architectural significance   including the Ryde Police Station (1837), St Anne's Church (1826), the original Court   House (1863), Addington (c. 1833) and Public School (1877).
	Addington
Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway
Brays Bay Reserve on Concord Road, just across Ryde Bridge.  A fascinating and educational Memorial to all veterans who served in WWII.  9767 8488.
Eco-walk. Ryde College 250 Blaxland Road, Ryde.
Free self-guided tour allows participants to learn more about sustainable gardening  and its impact on the environment.