This park is located near Windsor to the north west of Sydney and is rich in the European occupation’s history. Remaining of the past and farm relics which were utilized for military training, immigration and agriculture are the evidences of the phases of European occupation of Scheyville. This park was established in the year of 1996. It helps in the conservation of endangered ecological species and communities of the Hawkesbury River Catchment and Cumberland Plain. Due to the urban expansion the woodland ecosystems of the area are now under threat.

Environment of the Park

The park comprises of a small area of gravel/shale transition forest and Casltlereagh scribbly gum woodland called as Cumberland Plain Woodland and Longneck Lagoon Wetland as well. There are significant grassland areas also present in the park’s center.

Landscape of the Park

This park is a part of the Cumberland Plain and the geological province of Sydney Basin. Scheyville comprises of Triassic and tertiary sedimentary rocks which are horizontally bedded. The Scheyville’s upper areas are mostly formed by Wianamatta shale. Rickabys creek gravels and quaternary alluvials are also present in the park.

Flora

The park consists of the largest reserved remaining of the threatened ecological community of Cumberland Plain Woodland. This park also supports the threatened species populations like downy wattle. The park comprises of Longneck Lagoon which is a permanent wetland of freshwater with a large percentage of its forested catchment.

Fauna

There are more than 140 species of birds in the park out of which 42 species utilize the wetland. These comprise of the turquoise parrot, endangered regent honeyeater and vulnerable swift parrot. The combined jacana and the black bitten, two dangerous migratory wetland birds are also present in the park.

Pest Animals and Plant Species

There are some pest animal and plant species which include woody weeds like lantana and blackberry, vines like bridle creeper and balloon vine, grasses like pasture grasses and Indian love grasses. Cats and foxes also come under the pest species of the park.

Facilities and Activities
· Wheelchair facilities
· Walking tracks
· Picnics and Barbecues
· Camping

Ways to Access

The park is located at a distance of 45 kms from Sydney. The main entrance of the park is from Scheyville Road. Turn from Old Northern Road at Dural onto the Cattai Ridge Road then turn left from this road onto the Scheyville Road.
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