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With more than 750,000 sports users, 120 fields and venues, and 35+ different sports played, Centennial Parklands is the largest community sports precinct in Australia!
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Centennial Parklands offers outdoor learning programs for classes of all ages, which focus on environmental education, sustainability, fieldwork, and developing a life-long connection to nature.
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Community programs
Education Access Pass Program
School Programs
Nature Play
OOSH Programs
Plan your education program
Professional development
Nature Play
Read about the theory behind Centennial Park's nature-based learning programs for kids of all ages and abilities, then explore the WILD PLAY Bush School programs.
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Nature Play
Read about the theory behind Centennial Park's nature-based learning programs for kids of all ages and abilities, then explore the WILD PLAY Bush School programs.
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Centennial Parklands' programs are suitable for learners of all ages. We connect curriculum to nature, providing an experience unlike any in the classroom.
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School Programs
Centennial Parklands' programs are suitable for learners of all ages. We connect curriculum to nature, providing an experience unlike any in the classroom.
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Meet the people who work at Centennial Parklands and keep up with the latest news and stories. Delve into the background behind the news and discover more about the subjects that matter most to us.
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Why try a self-guided trail?
Learn how small changes, like gentle walks in the outdoors, can hugely improve your mental health.
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Why try a self-guided trail?
Learn how small changes, like gentle walks in the outdoors, can hugely improve your mental health.
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Encouraging small feathered friends to your garden
Sydney has some of the most charismatic and gorgeous small birds around
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Encouraging small feathered friends to your garden
Sydney has some of the most charismatic and gorgeous small birds around
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Sports
With more than 750,000 sports users, 120 fields and venues, and 35+ different sports played, Centennial Parklands is the largest community sports precinct in Australia!
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E.S. Marks Athletics Field
Train four nights a week on E.S. Marks Athletics Field's new state-of-the-art 400-metre synthetic track.
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E.S. Marks Athletics Field
Train four nights a week on E.S. Marks Athletics Field's new state-of-the-art 400-metre synthetic track.
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Explore Centennial Parklands – with almost 31 million visits a year, it's one of Australia's most popular and historic public parklands. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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The Ian Potter Children's WILD PLAY Garden
Things to see and do
Centennial Parklands is Sydney's largest urban green space, offering almost 31-million visitors annually a place to celebrate, relax and train.
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Things to see and do
Centennial Parklands is Sydney's largest urban green space, offering almost 31-million visitors annually a place to celebrate, relax and train.
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Centennial Parklands encompasses three of Sydney's urban parks: Moore Park; Queens Park, and Centennial Park.
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Our parks
Centennial Parklands encompasses three of Sydney's urban parks: Moore Park; Queens Park, and Centennial Park.
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Whether you're looking for an idyllic wedding venue, a place for a team-building workshop or a set for your next shoot, the Parklands has both indoor and outdoor venues that are bound to please.
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Imagine a romantic park wedding only minutes from Sydney's CBD! Centennial Parklands hires a range of spectacular sites for up to 300 guests that include natural water features, romantic woodland areas and secluded spots. Browse and book your dream wedding today.
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Weddings
Imagine a romantic park wedding only minutes from Sydney's CBD! Centennial Parklands hires a range of spectacular sites for up to 300 guests that include natural water features, romantic woodland areas and secluded spots. Browse and book your dream wedding today.
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Picnics
Discover secluded picnic areas for two, shady spots for the family or wide open spaces for the team just minutes from Sydney's CBD! Centennial Park's picnic sites may be booked by private, school or corporate groups of all sizes.
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Picnics
Discover secluded picnic areas for two, shady spots for the family or wide open spaces for the team just minutes from Sydney's CBD! Centennial Park's picnic sites may be booked by private, school or corporate groups of all sizes.
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Bushrangers After School (5-12yrs old) - 1 Feb - 29 March
Play and unwind in nature after a day at school
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Bushrangers After School (5-12yrs old) - 1 Feb - 29 March
Play and unwind in nature after a day at school
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Moonlight Cinema
Moonlight Cinema returns to Centennial Park this summer.
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Moonlight Cinema
Moonlight Cinema returns to Centennial Park this summer.
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Community Consultative Committee
Meetings
2019
2019
Meeting 1
Date: 12 February
Major Community Issues Discussed
Education and Community Program Update
The Committee was briefed on the Parklands’ education strategy.
The Committee was informed of how programs were decided and noted the aim to manage capacity through peak and off-peak cycles and the difficulty of remote education opportunities.
Share the Park Campaign
The Committee was briefed on the upcoming annual “Share the Park” campaign that aims to raise awareness and educate the many diverse visitors about the right and responsible ways to enjoy the Parklands.
The 2019 theme to be launched in May is “Wildlife”, to be developed further.
Upcoming Major Events
Until 31 May: Moonlight Cinema
Until March: Feature film
2 March: Mardi Gras – Moore Park
4 May: Exercise your Moodwalk
17 May: Sh*tbox Rally
Meeting 2
Date: 16 April
Major Community Issues Discussed
Discovery Centre
The Committee was briefed on the future direction of Nature Play at Centennial Parklands, including plans for Nature Play education programs and to improve the Discovery Centre at Centennial Park.
Centennial Parklands Rangers
The Committee was briefed on the role of Rangers as frontline customer service officers looking after the Parklands.
Members discussed enforcement options for issues such as large cycling pelotons and parking on tree roots at netball courts.
Planning Update
The Committee was briefed on key planning projects, and also briefly discussed the progress of the neighbouring football stadium project.
A tower at West Bondi adjacent to the north east corner of Centennial Park has been proposed. The Committee confirmed concerns about overshadowing, visual impact, and the impact that these residents neighbouring the Park may have on Parklands events.
The committee were briefed on the Queens Park Pathway at Darley Road public consultation plans.
Works & Maintenance Program across Centennial Parklands
Prior to the meeting a number of members visited the site of the Kensington Pond bridge and pathway. At the meeting the Committee was briefed on the Transport for NSW’s Kensington Pond footbridge replacement project.
The Committee received a regular update to the Committee on Assets and Maintenance works across the Parklands.
Upcoming Major Events
15 – 26 April: School holiday activities
4 May: Exercise your Moodwalk
17 May: Sh*tbox Rally – 17 May 2019
1 September: Father’s Day Festival
15 September: Sydney Running Festival
5 October: Listen Out music festival
Meeting 3
Date: 4 June
Major Community Issues Discussed
Centennial Park Homestead Tender
The Committee received a briefing on the tender process underway for the Parklands to secure a new food and beverage operator at the Homestead on a long-term lease.
Moore Park Update
The Committee was briefed on the sports strategy for Moore Park including Tramway Oval.
The strategy has a focus on ‘greening the green space’ consistent with the Moore Park Master Plan and considers the balance between meeting the needs of all user groups including grassroots sports, high performance and community sport.
Key benefits include expanded playing capacity and sustainable revenues.
Parking Changes at Centennial Park and the Centennial Parklands Equestrian Committee
The Committee received a briefing on parking changes commencing on 1 July 2019. The changes are to discourage the increased commuter parking in recent times.
Upcoming Major Events
8 – 10 June: Tuff Nuttez
1 September: Father’s Day Festival
15 September: Sydney Running Festival
25 – 27 September: Major Event Hold
5 October: Listen Out Music Festival
20 October: Sri Chinmoy Race
26 October: Wanderlust
30 October: JP Morgan CC
3 November: Walk 4 Brain Cancer
16 November: Polo in the City
Meeting 4
Date: 6 August
Major Community Issues Discussed
Hordern Pavilion
General Manager Hordern Pavilion, Anthony Dunsford, presented to the CCC on two Development Applications (DAs) to be lodged with the City of Sydney Council for the refurbishment of the Hordern Pavilion and upgrade works on the Plaza between the Hordern Pavilion and the Royal Hall of Industries.
The focus of the DAs are to ensure the Hordern Pavilion continues to service the cultural needs of Sydney – providing improved performer facilities, accessible amenities, flexible seating arrangements and a vibrant community place and activation space, as well as building on the existing brand and heritage values of the Hordern.
Sydney Football Stadium (SFS) Redevelopment Stage 2 Briefing
CCC received a briefing from INSW Head of Projects, INSW, Tom Gelibrand about the Sydney Football Stadium Redevelopment.
Members discussed: parking on Moore Park East, overshadowing, stadium naming and signage, visual montages, water quality monitoring within Kippax, accessible evacuation and landscaping to ensure crowds do not cut into the Parkland planting areas.
Upcoming Major Events
Father’s Day Festival – 1 September
Sydney Running Festival – 15 September
Fever Tree Gin and Tonic Festival – 25-27 September
Listen Out music festival – 5 October
Wanderlust – 24 October
Sri Chimnoy Races
JP Morgan CC – 28 October
Walk 4 Brain Cancer – 8 November
Polo in the City – 16 November
Moonlight Cinema- 28 November – March 2020
Beer Fest – 30 November -1 December
Good Things Festival – 7 December
CCC Chair Election
Patrick St John elected as Chair of the CCC
Meeting 5
Date: 24 September
Major Community Issues Discussed
Moore Park East and West
The CCC received an on-site briefing on the current status and future plans for Moore Park East and West.
Upcoming Major Events
Fever Tree Gin & Tonic Festival – 27-29 September
Listen Out – 5 October
Sri Chinmoy Races – 20 October
Wanderlust – 26 October
JP Morgan CC – 30 October
Walk 4 Brain Cancer – 3 November
Polo in the City – 16 November
Moonlight Cinema – 28 November – March 2020
BeerFest Beer & Food - 30 November & 1 Dec
Good Things Festival – 7 December
Meeting 6
Date: 12 November
Major Community Issues Discussed
Tree planting at the Parklands
The committee was given an overview of tree planting plans for 2020.
Sports Grants
The committee was given an update on sports and recreation grants applied for, including Bat and Ball Oval.
Mini Golf at Moore Park Golf
The committee was briefed on stage one of Mini Golf at the Moore Park Golf precinct.
Upcoming Major Events:
Polo in the City – 16 November
Moonlight Cinema – 27 November to 29 March
Beerfest - 30 November & 1 December
Good Things Festival – 7 December
Electric Gardens – 22 February
Sydney Mardi Gras Parade – 29 February