Forest Lodge is a small, inner-west suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia.

Ross Street and the intersecting St Johns Road, form the centre of the neighbourhood, with a small collection of bars, cafes and antique stores.

Historic points of interest include the Forest Lodge Public School and the Chapman Steps.

He learned to play tennis in the area and from the age of nine was a daily visitor to the Police Boy's Club next to the reserve where he participated in boxing, wrestling, gymnastics, athletics, cricket and rugby league.

Hoad went on to be a member of Australia's four Davis Cup winning squads in 1952 to 1956, won Wimbledon twice and was the world's number one tennis player in 1956 before turning professional.

[2] The Forest Lodge Hotel (commonly referred to as 'The Flodge') is popular with students and families, and won the TimeOut Pub Awards in 2015, 2016, and was nominated in 2017.