Centennial Parklands

Centennial Parklands Official site for Centennial Parklands in Sydney - one of the world's best public parklands, and playground for the whole community for over 125 years!

Centennial Parklands is 360 hectares of fun, relaxation, entertainment, and leisure. Just minutes from the Sydney CBD, we are Sydney's playground and Sydney's premier community sports facility. Centennial Parklands is part of the Greater Sydney Parklands agency, which brings together some of Sydney's most iconic parks. For all urgent issues and emergencies please call our 24 hour Ranger number: 04

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Our water feature is open again! 💧The Ian Potter Children’s WILD PLAY Garden water feature is back for spring. Thank you...
01/09/2026

Our water feature is open again! 💧

The Ian Potter Children’s WILD PLAY Garden water feature is back for spring. Thank you for your patience while we completed winter maintenance and cared for this much-loved community space.

Located in Centennial Park opposite the York Road gates, the Ian Potter Children’s WILD PLAY Garden is a free nature play space open daily from 10 am - 5 pm.

We can’t wait to welcome you back!

For more information, visit our website 👉 https://www.greatersydneyparklands.nsw.gov.au/ian-potter-childrens-wild-play-garden

30/08/2026
Planning a visit to Centennial Park on Sunday 30 August?The TCS Sydney Marathon will bring some important changes to acc...
28/08/2026

Planning a visit to Centennial Park on Sunday 30 August?

The TCS Sydney Marathon will bring some important changes to access around Centennial Park and Moore Park.

🚨 All Centennial Park gates and roads will be closed to vehicles all day, with no parking available. Vehicles left overnight may be towed. Cyclist, e-scooter, rollerblader and equestrian access will return from 4 pm.

🚶 Pedestrians can still enjoy the park and get in on the fun at Party in the Park, the cheer zone full of live music, family-friendly entertainment and interactive activities.

With road closures also in place across the area, please plan your visit and allow extra time for your journey.

Find out more 👉 https://www.greatersydneyparklands.nsw.gov.au/tcs-sydney-marathon-2026-event-notice.

Were you at Science in the Swamp? 🔍🌿Complete our short survey and go in the draw to WIN 1 of 4 family passes to a Spotli...
20/08/2026

Were you at Science in the Swamp? 🔍🌿

Complete our short survey and go in the draw to WIN 1 of 4 family passes to a Spotlight Prowl at Centennial Parklands (valued up to $106 each). Your feedback helps shape future events.

Survey closes 9:00 am, 31 August 2026.

Complete the survey here 👉 https://www.greatersydneyparklands.nsw.gov.au/science-swamp-survey

18/08/2026

That’s a wrap on Science in the Swamp 2026! 🦖

From meeting native animals to watching exciting stage shows and a visit from Ginger the Dinosaur, Centennial Park was buzzing with curiosity, discovery and plenty of smiles! 🔬🌿

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this year’s event such a success. We hope you had as much fun exploring the wonders of science as we did! 💚

Missed out? Join us at Science in the Scrub at Western Sydney Parklands this Sunday! 👉 https://www.greatersydneyparklands.nsw.gov.au/science-scrub-2026.

Looking for a fun, free family day out? Science in the Swamp returns to Centennial Park for National Science Week this S...
13/08/2026

Looking for a fun, free family day out? Science in the Swamp returns to Centennial Park for National Science Week this Sunday - and this year's lineup of activities is bigger and better than ever! 🦖🔬

Explore over 40 interactive science stalls, meet life-sized and baby dinosaurs, chat with real scientists, get up close with wildlife, enjoy live science shows, and experience a full day of hands-on fun for the whole family.

🦖 Science in the Swamp
📅 Sunday 16 August, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
📍 Location: Loch Avenue South, Centennial Park
🎟️ FREE, no ticket required

Plan your visit here - https://www.greatersydneyparklands.nsw.gov.au/science-swamp-2026.

The TCS Sydney Marathon returns, and this year it’s bigger than ever! The event has officially joined the Abbott World M...
13/08/2026

The TCS Sydney Marathon returns, and this year it’s bigger than ever! The event has officially joined the Abbott World Marathon Majors, putting Sydney on the world marathon map!

Join us at Party in the Park at Centennial Parklands and help cheer on more than 40,000 runners as they pass through the park!

📣 Make your own megaphone
🎨 Customise a supporter sign
🚩 Grab a mini fan flag
⭐ Collect a supporter stamp for little fans
📸 Snap a free professional souvenir photo
🎶 Enjoy live music, entertainment and family-friendly fun

Whether you’re supporting a loved one or cheering on a complete stranger, your encouragement could be exactly what a runner needs at the crucial 33km mark.

Come along and be part of the atmosphere!

📅 Sunday, 30 August 2026
🕕 From 7 am
📍 Federation Way & Grand Drive, Centennial Park
🎟️ FREE!

Address

Grand Drive
Sydney, NSW
2021

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 6am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 6am - 5:30pm
Thursday 6am - 5:30pm
Friday 6am - 5:30pm
Saturday 6am - 5:30pm
Sunday 6am - 5:30pm

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