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Breaking News

  • Free Moonlight Cinema tix!

    Join as a Friend of Centennial Parklands this summer and instantly receive two free tickets to Moonlight Cinema in Centennial Park. Find out more.

  • Now on Twitter!

    UPDATE! All the latest news, activities and opportunities across Centennial Parklands, such as Taste of Sydney ticket offers and event updates. Follow us now.

  • Upcoming Car Free Day

    The next Car Free Day is Sunday 28 February 2010. Find out more about what this means for park visitors here.

  • School Holiday Program

    The next school holiday program will be released on 1 March 2010. Bookings will begin from that date. See our current summer calendar here.

  • Dog Photos Winner!

    Congratulations! Jo Bayley has taken out best photo in our Dogs in Centennial Parklands photo competition. Click here to see the winner and the gallery on entries.

  • CALENDAR SALE!

    We're running out our remaining stock, so pick up a Centennial Parklands 2010 Calendars with stunning photography for just $4 (normally $12.50). Buy now.

  • Now on Facebook!

    UPDATE! Our Taste of Sydney ticket offers, great photos uploaded by fans, kids artwork and event info. Become a Fan today.

Events Calendar

Who's Who in Charge

Centennial Parklands, or parts of it, have been managed and overseen by many different government entities and representatives throughout its long history.

Below is a list of the key names and dates of Directors anad Overseers who have been in charge from inception.

  • James Jones (1887-1889)
  • Joseph Henry Maiden (1896-1924)
  • Dr Darnell-Smith (1924-1933)
  • E Ward and C Cheel (1933-1936)
  • RH Anderson (1936-1964)
  • Knowles Wair (1964-1970)
  • Dr JS Beard (1970-1972)
  • Dr L Johnson (1972-1989)
  • John Mortimer (1982-1990)
  • Robin Grimwade (1990-1999)
  • Peter Duncan (1999-2004)
  • Steve Corbett (2004-present)