The Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre (CPEC) is one of the world’s great urban equestrian assets.
The Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre (CPEC) is one of the world’s great urban equestrian assets.
Inside this Centre, and associated Centennial Parklands, is found a remarkable complex of stables, riding tracks, equestrian infrastructure and supporting networks. It provides an equestrian experience like no other, for the people of Sydney.
Greater Sydney Parklands (GSP) is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all visitors who use Centennial Parklands and all those who use and access CPEC, the Equestrian Grounds and the Horse Track.
The Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre and Grounds – Code of Conduct and Regulations (Code of Conduct) governs the acceptable conduct and behaviours of visitors to CPEC, private clients and all licensees who conduct their business there and the associated use of the horse track at Centennial Park.
Centennial Parklands is a complex and busy site. This requires participants of CPEC to share the space with many other park users. This Code of Conduct supports your activities in the park while providing safe and enjoyable access for all.
Any person who uses the Centre, and its equestrian facilities is required to comply with the Code of Conduct.
New Code of Conduct
A new Code of Conduct has been developed to:
- improve safety and wellbeing of CPEC Participants and Greater Sydney Parklands staff
- eliminate illegal activity
- ensure compliance with Government regulations
- improve behaviour of participants
- strengthen GSP’s ability to deal with unacceptable behaviours and maintain safe and accessible equestrian facilities.
The new Code of Conduct will come into effect on 1 July 2022. All current Participants must read the new Code, submit the Acknowledgement Form by 30 June 2022. Scroll down to the bottom of the page where you can download the Code and also do an online acknowledgement.
Community Consultation on a draft Code was undertaken from 13 December to 2021 to 7 February 2022. An information night was held at the CPEC Main Arena on 16 December 2021, with 34 participants attending. A follow up meeting was held on Wednesday 4 May 2022, with 33 participants attending.
At the close of consultation, 20 submissions were received, which included 103 comments on 30 different issues.
Main changes in the new Code and activity at CPEC following community consultation
Trial of removal of padlock at Equestrian Grounds gate - The new Code confirms that the gate to the Equestrian Gates ‘must be closed at all times’ and that the gate can only be unlatched when entering and exiting the site. Following feedback, GSP will now trial, until 30 June 2022, the removal of the existing padlock to make it easier for riders to enter and exit the Equestrian Gates. There will no longer be a requirement to lock the gate, but as the Code stipulates, the gate must still be closed and latched. Following the trail GSP will consider the permanent removal of the padlock. This may then lead to a change of membership to one Membership for all that includes access to the Equestrian Grounds.
Breaches of the Code - The new Code tightens enforcement of non-compliance by providing management with the authority needed to suspend a participant’s membership (or stable booking) or cancel for more serious breaches in a timely manner to ensure good order is maintained in the centre.
Probation period – all new stable bookings will be subject to a 3-month probation period.
Use of Private Cameras – Private cameras are not permitted, without the written approval from CPEC Management. All Participants with current cameras, will either need to remove them before 1 June 2022 or apply in writing to Management to keep the cameras. Approval to have a camera will only be granted in certain circumstances, such as to monitor a health’s welfare, safety or security. Cameras will only be able to be trained on a stable, and not in any public facing area of the Centre. GSP is currently reviewing the current cameras and security system in CPEC with a view to increasing security patrols and installing additional CCTV cameras in public areas.
Definition of a Minor – A minor, for CPEC purposes, is defined as a person who is 15 years or younger.
Supervision of Minors – All minors (aged 15 years or younger) must have a responsible parent or guardian, who is a Participant at CPEC and Equestrian Grounds, with them at all times. Only participants who are 16 years and older do not need to be supervised while in CPEC or riding in Centennial Parklands.
Photo ID requirements – Participants must include photo ID of themselves when submitting their Participant Nomination form but will not need to carry photo ID when riding in Centennial Park or the Equestrian Grounds. Participants will be required to provide their name and address to Park rangers when requested, but not photo ID. Photos of horses must be submitted with each new stable application or change of horse within an existing stable booking.
Cantering in the Support Arena – Cantering is permitted when the Arena is not in use by other Participants or with the consent of all riders/authorised instructors present.
Long reining in Lunge Yard - Long reining is not permitted on any Trust land, under current regulations, including CPEC and will remain prohibited in the new Code. Any change will be considered as part of a broader Trust Regulation Review.