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Moore Park South: a vibrant new 20-hectare park and 12-hole golf course for Sydney

The NSW Government is transforming 20 hectares of public land at Moore Park South into a vibrant new park for Sydney, with community sports facilities and a 12-hole golf course, close to one of Australia’s most densely populated urban areas.

With 690,000 people living within 5 kilometres of Moore Park South, the new park and golf offer will support the recreational needs of a rapidly growing local community.

Published in May 2026, the final Moore Park South Establishment Plan outlines priorities for the new park and golf offer which has been informed by extensive community consultation over 2 years.

With works to be completed in 2028, the final establishment plan focuses on delivering new community sport and recreation facilities, alongside a 12-hole golf course. This balanced approach responds directly to community needs and provides for a range of activities and users.

Key features of the final establishment plan include:

  • a revitalised golf offer featuring a 12-hole public golf course, designed in collaboration with a respected golf architect, expanded driving range with up to 90 bays, 18-hole mini golf course, plus putting and chipping greens
  • a mix of active and passive recreation opportunities with a community sports field, multi-purpose sports courts, outdoor fitness equipment and natural open areas
  • picnic spaces with barbecues
  • nature playground in a centrally located area
  • designated on- and off-leash areas for dogs
  • a connected pedestrian path network which will improve access to key destinations within the park, linking it to surrounding neighbourhoods, including Moore Park East, the Entertainment Quarter and Centennial Park
  • a park design that works with the existing landscape to enhance and support biodiversity and habitat creation, through the planting of native grasses, shrubs and trees.

A vision of a vibrant new 20-hectare park at Moore Park South

A vision of a vibrant new 20-hectare park at Moore Park South

A vision of a vibrant new 20-hectare park at Moore Park South

A vision of a vibrant new 20-hectare park at Moore Park South

Next steps

The final establishment plan will continue to be developed through detailed design to support statutory approvals ahead of delivery.

The NSW Government has committed $50 million to establish the 20-hectare park and 12-hole golf course, with works to commence from 1 July 2026. The community will be kept updated on changes to Moore Park South access during construction.

Golf will continue at Moore Park South with an interim 9-hole golf offering available to play until the new 12-hole public course is officially opened.  

Community and stakeholder engagement

In 2024, we sought feedback on the vision for Moore Park South, including how the community and stakeholders would like to use the new park and how the existing golf offer could be reimagined.  

The draft Moore Park South Establishment Plan was publicly exhibited for community and stakeholder feedback from 28 October to 24 November 2025.  

Community and stakeholder feedback helped us prepare the final establishment plan.

What we heard

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

The Moore Park South Establishment Plan responds to the demand for high quality parkland close to one of the most densely populated parts of Australia. Almost 690,000 people currently live within five kilometres of Moore Park, with a further 100,000 residents projected by 2041.  
 
The NSW Government is committed to delivering well-built, well-designed, and well-located homes close to public spaces for families to enjoy the outdoor environment.
 
The new park will increase public access to 20 hectares of green space in Moore Park South, which is important to improving the quality of life of residents, while providing a strong public golf offer. 

The NSW Government has extensively consulted with community and stakeholders.
 
Thousands of people provided feedback during 2 consultation periods, including:

The feedback received is available in ‘What we heard’ reports for each exhibition:

The final establishment plan has been informed by community and stakeholder feedback. Changes to the design of the new public park and golf offer aim to balance recreation, safety, access and protection of the natural and cultural values of Moore Park.
 
Changes include:

  • The length of the reconfigured course has increased from 9 to 12 holes, improving the flow of play, removing bottlenecks, and enhancing safety for park users and golfers.
  • The nature playground has been relocated away from South Dowling Street to a more central area of the park.
  • The community sports field has been relocated to minimise tree removal and better complement the park’s landscape.
  • The main connector path has been repositioned to ensure the safety of park users alongside an active golf precinct.
  • Recreational loop paths have been improved, with connector paths at key entry points making it easier to access and explore the park.

Work will commence from 1 July 2026. The community will be kept updated on changes to the park and golf course.

The NSW Government has committed $50 million over 3 years to establish the new 20-hectare park and 12-hole golf course at Moore Park South.

Yes. The plan delivers a 12-hole public golf course, expanded driving range with up to 90 bays, 18-hole mini-golf course, and practice and chipping greens.
 
Golf will continue at Moore Park South with an interim 9-hole golf course available to play until the new 12-hole public course is officially opened.
 
The clubhouse and driving range will remain open.

No changes will be made to the golf course until after the current operating agreement expires on 30 June 2026.

Moore Park is part of Centennial Parklands, which is managed by Greater Sydney Parklands on behalf of the NSW Government for the benefit of the people of NSW.

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