Terrey Hills: Nature and Sports at a Glance

Terrey Hills is a destination for travellers who want to plan their stay around specific sporting opportunities and a nature-focused theme. The town is home to Terrey Hills Oval, Terrey Hills Tennis Centre and JJ Melbourne Hills Memorial Reserve. Nearby, you’ll also find trails in Ku-ring-gai National Park and designated horse-riding trails in two national parks. When planning, it’s helpful to distinguish between facilities in Terrey Hills and routes in the surrounding area.

Sports Facilities at Terrey Hills Oval

Dogs may run off leash at Terrey Hills Oval every day from midnight to 8:30 am. Check the latest information from the relevant authority before relying on this rule. The oval’s facilities include illuminated sports fields, cricket nets, a clubhouse with a toilet block, and a skate park.

Terrey Hills Tennis Centre is right next to the oval. It has four illuminated synthetic grass courts and four illuminated pickleball courts. Courts and facilities can be hired by the public; the hire arrangement is part of a management agreement from 2025. For specific plans, check the operator’s current booking information. The centre also offers tennis and pickleball lessons, as well as classes for people of all ages and skill levels. As coaching offerings may change, it’s also a good idea to check with the operator for current details.

Nature and Activities at JJ Melbourne Hills Memorial Reserve

JJ Melbourne Hills Memorial Reserve is part of a wildlife corridor leading to Garigal and Ku-ring-gai National Parks. The reserve includes a riding arena, a BMX track, and an area for field archery. The BMX track has a clear condition for use: it can only be used in dry conditions.

The reserve’s vegetation also contributes to the area’s natural character. It includes Sydney Coastal Dry Sclerophyll Forest, which is home to the threatened Duffys Forest Ecological Community. Other vegetation communities found there include Coastal Heath Swamp and Sydney Coastal Heath. These distinctive landscape features complement the sporting opportunities and give the area around the reserve a distinct ecological character.

Trails in the Surrounding Area

The 7 km Perimeter Trail runs through Ku-ring-gai National Park in the Terrey Hills area. It is suitable for horse riding, mountain biking and walking, and passes several lookouts and picnic spots. Check the latest trail conditions before your visit.

Ku-ring-gai Chase and Garigal National Parks have a combined 21 km of designated horse-riding trails. The 7 km refers to the individual Perimeter Trail; the 21 km covers the designated horse-riding trails in both national parks. When comparing activities, you can distinguish between a specific route described for several activities and a larger network of trails geared towards horse riding.

The topics described offer different points of reference when choosing a stay in Terrey Hills: sports fields, tennis and pickleball are at the oval or in the centre directly next door; the reserve combines sports facilities with named vegetation communities and a wildlife corridor. Nearby trails expand the options to include walking, mountain biking and horse riding.

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