Rules and Regulations

Centennial Parklands Ranger Like all great parks in the world, Centennial Parklands has rules and regulations to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all visitors.

The rules also help us protect the Parklands’ plant and animal life.

Park rangers enforce the rules under State law. If you ignore or break them, you could be fined. Below are the key rules.

Please obey Centennial Parklands rules and regulations to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all visitors.

For all other conditions of use pertaining to the Parklands, refer to the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust Regulations 2004.

Visitors

Access hours for vehicles and horses to Centennial Parklands are sunrise to sunset. Pedestrians can enter 24 hours a day.

Please protect the Parklands by placing rubbish in recycling bins and by not climbing trees, sculptures or monuments.

Damaging, defacing, removing or destroying any plant, animal, building or other structure is prohibited.
Fenced-off areas are off limits to visitors.
Vehicles must not exceed the 30 km per hour speed limit, weigh more than 3 tonnes or be higher than 4 metres.
Learner drivers are not permitted in the Parklands.
Parking on grass or in front of park gates, or in contravention of signs displayed, is prohibited.

Cycling and rollerblading

A 3.8 kilometre cycling and rollerblading track follows the perimeter of Grand Drive.

Cyclists must observe the 30 km per hour speed limit, wear helmets and follow one-way traffic directions.
Cyclists are not permitted to ride in packs of more than 16 and closer than 3 metres.
Bicycle racing is prohibited, unless specifically approved by the Trust.
Adult cyclists and rollerbladers are not allowed on the Learner’s Cycleway.
Three-wheel pedal cars are not allowed in Centennial Park. Four-wheel pedal cars are permitted. Pedal cars are prohibited in the Parklands except on Grand Drive cycle path.

Dog walking

Dogs must be on a lead inside and on the Grand Drive circuit and within 10 metres of Federation Pavilion. You may exercise your dog off-leash outside Grand Drive, but you must keep it under control at all times.

Dogs are not allowed on the horse or cycle tracks, roads, equestrian grounds, children’s playgrounds, Learner’s Cycleway, in ponds or on sporting fields when in use.
Dogs must be kept 10 metres away from BBQs and children’s playgrounds.
Dogs must not be led by cyclists, rollerbladers, horse riders or from vehicles.
Dog owners must clean up their dog’s droppings and dispose in proper bins.
A single person can lead a maximum of four dogs.
Greyhounds must be muzzled.
Restricted breeds such as pit bull terriers and Argentinian fighting dogs must be on a leash, muzzled and under the control of a person over 18 years at all times.

Sports and games

Playing fields are available for team sports, including cricket, soccer, hockey, rugby and touch football.

You can bring volleyball nets and kites into the Parklands.

Cricket, football and other organised games are not permitted in the area around the Rose Garden and flower beds.

Starting pistols, archery, golf (except at Moore Park Golf Course), javelin, discus, abseiling, hang gliding and boomerangs are strictly prohibited.

Swimming, wading and fishing in ponds and streams are prohibited.

Motorised model aircraft, boats and cars are prohibited in the Parklands.

Jogging and walks

A 3.5 kilometre jogging track and a 3.7 kilometre walking track encircle Grand Drive. Self-guided walking trails are located at Lachlan Swamp and the Duck Pond. Try to keep to established roads and tracks.

Horse riding

Centennial Park is one of the few remaining parks in the world to offer inner-city horse riding. A 3.6 kilometre horse track encircles Grand Drive. There are also about two hectares of fenced equestrian grounds.

Riders must stay in these designated riding areas.
Riders must wear a helmet. Your horse must be properly saddled and bridled.
Breaking-in, lunging and long leads are not permitted.
Leading more than one horse is not permitted.
Leading a dog while riding a horse is not permitted.
Horses are not allowed in the Parklands after dark.
Permit a horse to gallop or canter except in designated riding areas.

Picnics and barbecues

The Parklands offer unlimited picnic spots. There are five free BBQ sites (each site has two electric cookers) in Centennial Park and one in Queens Park. These operate on a first-in basis. Bookings are required for groups of 50 or more.

Visitors can bring in portable BBQs with legs (except during periods of total fire ban), as well as portable picnic equipment such as tables and chairs. Portable BBQs that sit on the grass are strictly prohibited, as is the dumping hot coals, oil, hot or frozen liquid are prohibited.

Lighting fires and discharging fireworks are also prohibited.

Children’s activities

The Parklands’ Escape and Explore Program offers ranger-led toddler and holiday activities, school excursions and birthday parties.

Inflatable castles and merry-go-rounds are not permitted in the Parklands.

Filming and photography

Commercial filming and photography are prohibited without a permit.

Many well-known films have been shot in the Parklands. There are a range of locations for commercial filming and photography available at competitive rates.

For enquiries and bookings call 02 9339 6699 or fax 02 9332 2148.

Strictly prohibited activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited within Centennial Parklands, and are liable to fines:

Offensive or indecent behaviour, including insulting,threatening or indecent language, and unsafe conduct;
Fencing off areas of the Parklands to the exclusion of the general public or blocking roads;
Cross bus roadway except at a pedestrian crossing or bicycle crossing light;
Abandon an animal or vehicle;
Deposit or leave any litter other than in bins provided, this includes any pond;
Establish or operate a business without Trust approval;
PA systems and amplified music;
Erecting banners, hoardings, signs and posters, tents, awnings and marquees outside designated function areas;
Displaying or distributing advertising material;
Holding public meetings, functions, demonstrations or gatherings without Trust approval; and
Collecting money, selling and hiring goods and services and promoting goods without Trust approval.

Further information

For more information, or for all enquiries about regulations within the Parklands, contact the Parklands Office on (02) 9339 6699 or via email at: info@centennialparklands.com.au

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