Set in the heart of Western Sydney, The Western Sydney Parklands contain world class sporting facilities, popular picnic areas, a full length cycle/walking track and native bushland. Covering 5,280 hectares, the Parklands stretch 27 kilometres from Quakers Hill to Leppington and are twenty five times the size of Centennial Park.
The Western Sydney Parklands are part of the NSW Government's new vision for contemporary, urban living in Western Sydney and are the perfect place to spend the day with family and friends - all without leaving your own backyard.
The NSW Government has established the Western Sydney Parklands Trust to be responsible for managing and developing the Parklands.
Latest News
MOBILE FOOD VAN SERVICE NOW OPERATING AT LIZARD LOG AND BUNGARRIBEE
Mickey's Mobile Refreshments will be visiting Lizard Log and Bungarribee starting Saturday 14 January 2012.
This mobile food van will be operating for around two hours each day on Saturdays and Sundays at both of these very popular sites. A range of food and drinks will be on sale including, hot and cold drinks, frozen and soft serve ice cream, slushies, potato chips, lollies, chocolates, fairy floss and fresh fruits.
Western Sydney Parklands Trust is pleased to provide our visitors with access to a mobile kiosk and we look forward to your continued patronage of this new Parklands community facility.
Holidays
Stuck for how to entertain the kids during the holidays? Look no further than Go Play, the NSW Government's online school holiday website and iPhone app featuring art, culture, sport, recreational and other activities for kids of all ages acros NSW.
Go Play is a 'one stop shop' listing hundreds of activities run by NSW Government organisations and agencies, including Western Sydney Parklands. Go Play turns 1 this year - and to celebrate there are great prizes to win. Visit www.goplay.nsw.gov.au/ to find out more.
New Parklands Cycle/Walking Track now available
A new downloadable map outlining the walking/cycle tracks which cover the entire 27 km of the Parklands, from Leppington to Quakers Hill, is now available.
This map also shows the M7 Shared Path from Prestons up to Baulkham Hills
The map lists all the entry points to the track and which parts are suitable for cycling, which are walking only etc. This is a very useful tool for walking and cycling enthusiasts as well as families wishing to get out some fresh air and exercise in a beautiful bushland setting. To download the map, click here.
Booking System now available for Plough & Harrow East and Lizard Log
Western Sydney Parklands Trust is pleased to announce a booking facility is now available for the two large shelters at Plough & Harrow East on Elizabeth Drive, Abbotsbury and and one large and two small picnic shelters at Lizard Log Picnic Ground, Cowpasture Road, Abbotsbury.
Bookings need to be made at least 5 working days in advance and no longer than 3 months in advance. Payment can be made by Mastercard or Visa Card only. For Booking Form, Conditions of Use, Credit Card Authorisation and Site Map click here
New Volunteer Bushcare Group at the Parklands
The Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Management Authority (SMCMA) has awarded $48,000 to Western Sydney Parklands Trust to protect and enhance bushland within the Parklands adjacent to Plough & Harrow Picnic Grounds, Elizabeth Drive, Abbotsbury.
With the assistance of this generous grant from SMCMA, the Trust has appointed Conservation Volunteers Australia to establish and manage a Bushcare Group in the Parklands who will meet regularly to undertake bush regenreation activities.
National Tree Day on Sunday 31 July 2011 was chosen as the kick-off day for volunteers to commence work at the Plough & Harrow site. Thirteen volunteers enrolled in the Parklands Bushcare Group and celebrated Australia's biggest community tree-planting and nature care event by planting nearly 500 native trees, shrubs and grasses. Eight of these volunteers were residents living locally to the Parklands.
It's easy to get involved. Go to Conservation Volunteers Australia website: Conservation Connect; http://cvops.cva.org.au/book/makebooking and register at "Bringing Back the Bush at Plough & Harrow". For enquiries, please call Conservation Volunteers Australia on (02) 9663 0020
What Bird is That?
The Parklands is proud to sponsor a new brochure produced by Mark Fuller of the Cumberland Bird Observers Club.
Birds of Western Sydney, A Photo Guide features photos of over 70 of the commonest birds found in this area and is aimed at raising the community's awareness of the wonderful wildlife that exists right on their doorstep.
To dowload this brochure click here or to obtain a hard copy contact enquiries@wspt.nsw.gov.au
Parklands Wildlife
We have a new feature on our website which will let you get to know all the native birds, animals and insects which currently call the Parklands their home.
Mark Fuller, Editor, Cumberland Bird Observers Club, will be sending in regular reports and images of his wildlife surveys right across the 27 kms of the Parklands. Click on the Parklands Wildlife button on the right hand side of your screen to enter the secret world of Parklands native fauna.
Wet n Wild Sydney Waterpark at Western Sydney Parklands
For more information on the recently announced Wet n Wild Sydney Waterpark to be built in the Parklands select the following:
Wet N Wild Frequently Asked Questions
People in the Parklands
Jamie Domecillo hosted a 'Doggy Birthday Party' for her beloved pooch 'Bela' at Bungarribee Off-Leash Dog Park.- click here
