Local Services in Taroona
Local Parks
Louisa Hinsby Park
The land for the park was originally donated to the Taroona Progress Society (today’s Taroona Community Association) by local resident Louisa Hinsby in the 1930s for the purposes of a children’s playground.
It was later passed into the hands of the Kingborough Council and laid as a vacant undeveloped block for many decades. The property was threatened with sale multiple times until the Taroona Community Association discovered Louisa’s original wishes and worked with Council and the local community to design and develop the park, culminating in its opening in 2023.
Facilities include picnic shelter, gravel paths suitable for trikes, slide, swings and a grassed open play space. The park has been landscaped exclusively with Taroona native species, each with its own interpretive label beautifully described and illustrated by Taroona Primary School students.
The remarkable full story of the park is presented on an interpretation panel at the entrance.
Taroona Park
This extensive park is located behind the Community Hall and extends all the way to Taroona Beach.
It includes a large grassed open space area (available as a dog off-lead exercise area), beautiful native bushland, and is also the location of many of our community’s clubs.
Taroona Beach is great for swimming and snorkelling. Facilities include boat ramp (limited access), toilets, picnic shelter, electric barbeques and children’s playground. (Note: the northern end of Taroona Beach is an off-lead dog exercise area)
The park is bounded on the north-western side by Chiton Chase, where the Neighbourhood Garden, Bowls Club, Tennis Club and Volunteer Fire Brigade are situated.
The Scout Hall, Skate Park, and another playground are situated in the southern section of the park and can be reached on foot from the end of Taroona Crescent, or from Chiton Chase.
Soccer Ground
The soccer ground is home to the Taroona Football Club which fields mens, womens, youth and junior teams.The park is bounded on the north-western side by Chiton Chase, where the Neighbourhood Garden, Bowls Club, Tennis Club and Volunteer Fire Brigade are situated.
The Scout Hall, Skate Park, and another playground are situated in the southern section of the park and can be reached on foot from the end of Taroona Crescent, or from Chiton Chase.
Website: taroonafc.org
Local Schools
The primary and high schools have adjoining campuses on land between Channel Highway and the Derwent foreshore.
Taroona Out of School Hours Care
Out of School Hours Care is facilitated by Lady Gowrie Centre and is held at the Primary School.
Taroona Primary School
Taroona Primary School has approximately 290 children located in a natural bushland setting overlooking the Derwent River estuary.
Its beautiful surrounds provides a unique environment for children to grow and to realise their individual potential.
Catering for children from Kindergarten to Grade 6, in both single year and composite classes, children are taught using a variety of teaching approaches ranging from large group activities to specialist programs.
They also run a weekly Launching into Learning Early Years Program for children from birth to 4 years and their parents / carers.
Taroona High School
Taroona High School is a leading centre of innovation, creativity and excellence in teaching and learning.
Our mission as a school is to “enrich lives through learning.”
We believe strong values are critical in constructing learning opportunities and supporting students as they develop self-awareness and establish themselves as valued members of their communities.
The school recognises the importance of learning throughout life and thus our mission applies equally to students, staff and the wider Taroona Community.
IMAS – University of Tasmania
A Campus of the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies is located on the Taroona Foreshore at the end of Nubeena Crescent.
The Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) is internationally recognised for excellence in marine and Antarctic research. IMAS Taroona is emerging as a unique fisheries and aquaculture precinct – a centre for world-class research, enhanced collaboration and industry engagement, and outstanding marine science education.
Possums Playcentre
For 3 to 5 year olds. Held at the Community Hall in Batchelor Way during school terms.
Mondays and Wednesdays 9 am -12 pm, Fridays 9 am – 1 pm.
Taroona Tennis Club
Situated in Taroona Park near the Bowls Club and Scout Hall. Free car park and close to Taroona Bowls Club (licensed) and Taroona Football Club.
Features 4 fully fenced synthetic grass courts complete with lights and a hitting wall. The Clubhouse has a kitchenette, change room facilities, storage and deck overlooking 4 courts.
For non-members who wish to have a hit of tennis, click on the club website.
Club members do not need to pay for the court, but are responsible for payment of lights and Guest Fees.
Taroona Bowls and Community Club
The Taroona Bowls and Community Club is a traditional Australian lawn bowls club that welcomes both men and women bowlers.
Club Bar is open every day after 3.30 pm. Meals available on Friday nights only – bookings preferred.
Taroona Scout Group
Scouting contributes to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.
Taroona Scout Group offers Joeys, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers groups.
Taroona Neighbourhood Garden (TNG)
Taroona Neighbourhood Garden aims to provide a sunny open space for local residents to learn organic gardening skills, grow nutritious food and engage in healthy outdoor exercise and social activities related to gardening.
The Association promotes education around organic growing methods to the broader community.
Taroona War Memorial
The War Memorial is situated in Taroona Park adjacent to the Community Hall.
It is dedicated to all Commonwealth and Allied Service personnel who served in conflicts.
The memorial is the focus for the annual Anzac Day Dawn Service and a service on each November 11th. These solemn services draw a large number of local residents.
Taroona Fire Brigade
The Taroona Volunteer Fire Brigade has headquarters in Taroona Park, and their 3 appliances are garaged there at the Fire Station.
For nearly 80 years the Taroona Volunteer Fire Brigade has been responding to local outbreaks of fire, and other emergencies such as road accidents.
The brigade is also a regular participant in community activities.
Community Hall and Community Cottage
6 Batchelor Way, Taroona 7053
Christian Churches
Taroona has three Christian Churches.
St Luke’s Anglican Church
173 Channel Highway (opposite bus stop 28 when travelling south on Channel Highway. Car park off Coolamon Rd.)
Enquiries to Parish Office: 6227 9611
Website: sandybaytaroonaanglican.org
> Read a history of Anglican Church in Taroona in The Taroona Book.
Uniting Church
The “House” Church was built in 1980 at No. 1 Taroona Crescent, and dedicated on 22 February 1981.
Website: taroonauniting.org.au
> Read about the establishment of the Uniting Church in The Taroona Book.
St Pius X Catholic Church
Located beside Channel Highway just north of the schools, the church with its unusual barrel shaped roof was designed by noted Hobart architect Esmond Dorney and built by Frank Ingram. It was opened on 26th October 1957.
Website: gcatholic.org/churches/oceania/40802.htm
> Read about Pius X-Church in the Taroona Book.
