Carss Bush Park

Carss Bush Park is located on the western shoreline of Kogarah Bay, about 1 Km from the Tom Ugly’s Bridge.

It has an enclosed saltwater swimming area, sandy beach, a considerable amount of grassed area, children’s play equipment and bar b ques where families gather to enjoy the area.

The park is accessible from Princes Highway along Carwar Avenue at Carss Park or from a number of streets in Blakehurst. Other sporting facilities are adjacent to the park including an Olympic pool.

Carss’ Cottage, the original home of William Carss and his family who purchased the estate in 1863 is located on a headland overlooking the recreational area. It is one of the oldest properties in the district and is now home to the Kogarah Historical Society. The house is open to the public at weekends. William Carss is buried in the park and there is a marble monument to his memory.

Kogarah Municipal Council purchased the whole of the Carss estate in 1923 following pressure from the local community. It dedicated 50 acres for public use and auctioned the balance, representing 374 home sites.

The suburb surrounding the park is known as Carss Park.

For a detailed history about the development of Carss Park, see the Kogarah Municipal Council website at http://www.kogarah.nsw.gov.au/www/html/489-carss-park.asp