Strathmore Park is noted for several areas of open land, including the Beacon Hill Reserve and Miramar Golf Course.

The southern end of the suburb is dominated by Atatürk Park, which is located high above Tarakena Bay.

The site was chosen for its similarity to the landscape of Gallipoli, and was erected as part of a joint agreement with the Turkish and Australian governments in mutual respect of the men of both sides who lost their lives in the Gallipoli Campaign of World War I.

[3] Strathmore Park grew after the private secondary school Scots College opened in 1919.

[7] Scots College is a private Presbyterian school for Year 1 to 13 students founded in 1916, with a roll of 1,125.