kitchen, ordinance store and shower block, some stone steps and a small concrete map of Tasmania can still be seen. Fauna and flora As one of Sydney's finest areas of natural bushland, Oatley Park is noted for its trees, shrubs and native flowers, as well as the river beaches and prolific bird life. Over 310 plant species have been recorded. The park is an important regional sanctuary protecting a number of plant species not found anywhere else in the St George area. 107 bird species have been recorded. It is an important sanctuary for both resident and migratory birds. Numerous reptile species have been observed including snakes and lizards Possums are the main mammal species, but the park is also home to bats, swamp wallabies, and echidnas. Features and facilities Oatley Park is popular with visitors all year round enjoying a variety of recreational and sporting activities from picnics in Steamroller Park, swimming in the Baths in Sandy Bay to enjoying the many walking tracks and cycleways. The Oatley Park Castle is available to hire for private functions, from weddings to corporate functions. Oatley Park has a number of prominent features: Castellated Tower (the 'Castle'), with barbecue area and upper lookout Oatley Park Oval, home to cricket and soccer clubs Steamroller Park, containing an historic steamroller and children's playground Sandy Bay, with pier and swimming enclosure containing Oatley Baths and home to Oatley Swimming Club Lime Kiln Wetlands, featuring mangroves and a series of ponds populated by ducks and other water birds Myra Wall Garden, constructed in 1964 to honour a local conservationist Websters and Hills Peak Lookouts, with views over Jew Fish Bay and Lime Kiln Bay Draculas Canteen, a large rock overhang See also Oatley Pleasure Grounds Oatley Point Reserve Mortdale Memorial Park Parks in Sydney References Parks in Sydney