Polo in the City will be held on Saturday 16 November 2019 from 11.00 am – 6.00 pm at Mission Fields, Centennial Park.
An event of this size requires a number of days to install and dismantle the infrastructure. Installation will commence on Tuesday 12 November with the site fenced off to the general public for safety reasons. The event site will be dismantled by Monday 18 November.
During the construction period, large vehicles will be required to access the event site at Mission Fields and traffic control will be in place on Grand Drive at Randwick Gates to facilitate safe vehicle movement. This may cause minor traffic delays as trucks cross Grand Drive. Please comply with Ranger directions during this time for your own safety.
Traffic changes
There will be parking limitations on Parkes Drive in Centennial Park due to the installation of an event patron drop off zone.
Road Closures – There are no planned road closures in relation to this event.
Gate Closures – Govett Gate will be closed to vehicles on Saturday 16 November 2019, pedestrians and cyclists are welcome.
Parking restrictions: There will be a drop off zone set up for Polo in the City on Parkes Drive, however through traffic will still be able to access this road.
Horse and rider access: There is no planned closure of the horse track related to this event. Large trucks will be accessing the Mission Fields via the service road adjacent to the Equestrian Grounds for the duration of the site occupation (Tuesday 12 November to Monday 18 November 2019). Riders should exercise due care and caution during this time.
Cyclist and Rollerblader access: Large trucks will be accessing the Mission Fields via the service road adjacent to the Equestrian Grounds for the duration of the site occupation (Tuesday 12 – Monday 18 November). Cyclists should exercise due care and caution whilst large vehicles are in the Park.
For more information please view the FAQs here.
The official event website can be viewed here.
If you require assistance please contact the Rangers on 0412 718 611.