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COVID-19 Information and Updates

Update current as of 28 July 2021

Safeguarding the health and safety of our visitors and staff is core to what we do at Centennial Parklands. We are closely monitoring and responding to Government health advice in this rapidly changing environment and putting in place measures to protect our community during these challenging times.

Car-free weekend - Saturday 31 July and Sunday 1 August 2021
Greater Sydney Parklands are working closely with NSW Police to ensure a continuous safe environment for all visitors. 

To increase opportunities for COVID-Safe exercise in Centennial Parklands, all access gates at Centennial Parklands will be closed to inbound vehicles from 5.30pm Friday 30 July until 6:30am Monday 2 August 2021.

Vehicles displaying a Mobility Parking Scheme Permit can enter the Parklands via Jervois Avenue gates.

A reminder to maintain social distancing, practice COVID-Safe exercise and be mindful of others around you. We ask that each visitor respect all park users and their space to conduct their exercise safely.

Please view our FAQs for further details.

From 6pm Saturday 26 June until Saturday, 28 August at 12.01am, all of Greater Sydney is subject to NSW Health restrictions to help limit the spread of COVID-19.

From 5pm Friday 9 July, under NSW Health stay-at-home orders, visitors are only permitted to enter Centennial Parklands (including Centennial, Moore and Queens Parks) for essential purposes. This includes for personal exercise (limited to two people, excluding members of the same household), for takeaway food and beverages, for medical care or compassionate needs and for essential work. People must also stay within their Local Government Area or within 10kms of home for exercise and outdoor recreation, with no carpooling between non-household members.

We urge visitors to ensure they stay informed and comply with the latest NSW Health orders.

Here is the latest advice:

  • The one person per four square metre rule is again enforced in all parks.
  • Practise safe social distancing (1.5m) and wear a face mask in situations where this is not possible.
  • Wash your hands with soap or use hand sanitiser regularly.
  • Stay home if you feel unwell!
  • It's encouraged to practise safe social distancing (1.5m) with people you don’t live with and maintain good hand hygiene.
  • If you have visited one of the identified venues on the NSW Health list and have been asked to self-isolate or have any cold or flu symptoms please respect NSW Health advice and delay your visit.

For the further information regarding COVID-19 in New South Wales please visit: www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19. 

The following restrictions and closures are currently in place across our sites:

Site / Venue Status
Centennial Park Open
Vehicle gates Open
Reception Closed
BBQs Closed
Centennial Homestead - Kitchen Closed
Centennial Homestead - Pantry  Takeaway only
Spruce Goose Diner Takeaway only
Greenhouse Cafe Takeaway only
The Ian Potter Children's WILD PLAY Garden Closed, including Bar Coco kiosk
Playgrounds Open
Sports fields Closed for organised sports bookings (check the sports field status map). Personal exercise is allowed, limited to two people (excluding members of the same household).
Centennial Park Cycles Closed, visit Centennial Park Cycles website for more information.
Equestrian Track Open - limited to providing welfare, including exercising horses. Horse-riding lessons are currently not running.
Equestrian Grounds Open - limited to providing welfare, including exercising horses. Horse-riding lessons are currently not running.
Moore Park Open
Moore Park Golf and driving range Visit Moore Park Golf website for more information.
Moore Park Golf Bar & Bistro Visit Moore Park Golf website for more information.
The Patio Cafe at Moore Park Golf Visit Moore Park Golf website for more information.
ES Marks Athletics Field - Sport field Closed
ES Marks Athletics Field - Open Night Training Closed
Centennial Parklands Sports Centre Visit the CPSC website for more information.
Equestrian Centre Open - limited to horse feeding and providing welfare, including exercising horses. Horse-riding lessons are currently not running.
Sports Fields Closed for organised sports bookings (check the sports field status map). Personal exercise is allowed, limited to two people (excluding members of the same household).
Queens Park Open
Queens Park Kitchen Takeaway only
Sports Fields Closed for organised sports bookings (check the sports field status map). Personal exercise is allowed, limited to two people (excluding members of the same household).

Activities and events:

  • No outdoor major events will go ahead - currently prohibited under NSW Government requirements.

  • School excursions will be aligned with Department of Education regulations.

  • Community programs (including school holiday programs) have been cancelled until 28 August 2021 inclusive. 

  • All organised sports events have been cancelled. Check with your sports club for the latest updates.

  • Bookings for picnic tables, weddings and functions have been cancelled until 28 August 2021 inclusive. 

  • Volunteer activities are currently not running.

If you have a booking other than a major event or education-based activities and need to cancel, then please contact the relevant representative or contact us.

For events and activities hosted by third parties, please contact the operator directly.

We would like to thank all visitors and staff for their patience during this time.  We will endeavour to provide updates on this website, as and when they are available.

Please stay safe during this time, and for key information on COVID-19 in NSW, visit www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.