Parklands notices

From October 2023 – Sydney Water pipe laying work

From Monday 23 October 2023, Sydney Water contractors John Holland will begin installing a section of pipe through Western Sydney Parklands as part of the new Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre project at Kemps Creek.

The project includes two new pipelines to be installed underground – a treated water pipeline from Kemps Creek to the Nepean River at Wallacia and a brine water pipeline from Kemps Creek to Sydney Water’s existing wastewater network at Lansdowne. 

The brine water pipeline will be installed underground through the Cecil Hills and Kemps Creek areas of Western Sydney Parklands on both the east and west sides of the M7 motorway.

This work will include excavation of trenches, laying pipe, and reinstating the area with minimal impact to the crucial environment of Western Sydney Parklands.

We ask visitors to please be mindful of construction works, follow directions on signs in the parklands and do not enter construction areas. Please visit the Sydney Water Talks website for regular updates on this project.  https://www.sydneywatertalk.com.au/uppersouthcreek

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued a TOTAL FIRE BAN for Tuesday 31 October until 12 midnight. This means no fires in the parklands including coal, wood and gas fire BBQs and all fire permits are suspended. Please report any fires quickly by calli

November 2023 - Plough and Harrow Playground works

A section of the Plough and Harrow playground will be closed from Wednesday November 15 for works to remove the existing playground bridge and replace it with a new timber playground. These works will be complete by Friday 1 December, pending weather delays. 

We ask visitors to please be mindful of contractors and machinery on site and follow detour signage.

For more information please call (02) 9895 7500 or email: [email protected]

Thursday 19 October 2023 - Hazard Reduction Burn - Nurragingy Reserve CLOSED

Nurragingy Reserve will be closed to the public on Thursday 19th October for a hazard reduction burn. The controlled burn will be conducted by the Rural Fire Service, and managed by Blacktown City Council.

For more information on hazard reduction burns near you, check the Fires Near Me app or the NSW RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reductions

Friday 6 October 2023 - Hazard Reduction Burn - Plough & Harrow CLOSED

Plough & Harrow will be closed to the public on Friday 6 October due to hazard reduction burning in the Abbotsbury area. The controlled burn will be conducted by the Rural Fire Service.

For more information on hazard reduction burns near you, check the Fires Near Me app or the NSW RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reductions

Thursday 28 September 2023 - Hazard Reduction Burn - Nurragingy Reserve CLOSED

Nurragingy Reserve will be closed to the public on Thursday 28th September for a hazard reduction burn. The controlled burn will be conducted by the Rural Fire Service, and managed by Blacktown City Council.

For more information on hazard reduction burns near you, check the Fires Near Me app or the NSW RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reductions

Weed control in high use turf areas - August 2023

 Western Sydney Parklands contractors will be undertaking a weed control program in high-use turf areas across the parklands throughout August.

Locations include:

• Bungarribee, including Sydney Zoo
• The Dairy
• Sugarloaf Ridge and Moonrise Lookout
• Lizard Log
• Plough and Harrow
• Warrigal Run Dog Park and Shale Hills Dog Park and surrounds

Targeted weeds include Bindii, clover and broadleaf weeds.

Work will include:

The herbicide application will be undertaken as part of Greater Sydney Parklands' annual turf renovation program and as per pesticide use notification plan, applying a registered chemical by appropriately trained and qualified staff. 

What to expect:

All work will be in accordance with Western Sydney Parklands Trust Pesticide Use Notification Plan which is an extension of the Pesticides Act & Regulation. Signage will be in place at key entry points prior and post spraying.

Dog park temporary closures:

Warrigal Run Dog Park will be closed from sunset on Monday August 21 and will reopen on the morning of Wedesday August 23. Shale Hills Dog Park will be closed at sunset on Thursday August 24 and will reopen on the morning of  Saturday 26 August. These closures will coincide with weed spraying, and this will be clearly signed. We ask the community not to use the dog park while this work is underway.

Contact:

For more information please call (02) 9895 7500 or email: [email protected]

August 16 - 18 - Bridge upgrade works - Wylde MTB & BMX

From August 16 - 18 works will be undertaken at Wylde MTB & BMX to remove temporary bridges connecting the carpark to the facility and install permanent bridge fixtures. The MTB and BMX facilities will remain open (pending weather), a detour will be in place for visitors to access the tracks. 

We ask visitors to please be mindful of contractors and machinery on site and follow detour signage.

For more information please call (02) 9895 7500 or email: [email protected]

June - August 2023 - Fox control program - Abbostbury

Western Sydney Parklands is working with Calmsley Hill City Farm and Local Land Services on fox control programs across the Abbotsbury area, commencing in June and finishing on August 18. Signage is present throughout the areas where these programs are conducted.

CPE ejector baits are located in bushland, away from recreational areas, tracks and trails. Dogs must be kept on leash at all times to ensure they stay on marked trails, away from the baits. Please keep a close eye on pets when walking in the areas signed as having baits present.

For more information please call (02) 9895 7500 or email: [email protected]

June 2023 - Bush regeneration works - Moonrise Loop

Weed removal works will be completed on June 22, 23 and 27 on a section of the Moonrise Loop near Ginger Meggs Memorial. As these works require heavy machinery a section of the track will be closed to visitors during this time. Visitors will be able to detour around the works and complete the remainder of the loop, please adhere to signage on site and direction from contractors and rangers. 

We ask visitors to please be mindful of contractors and machinery on site.

For more information please call (02) 9895 7500 or email: [email protected]

June 2023 - Bike wash station closed - Wylde MTB & BMX

The bike wash station at Wylde MTB & BMX will be closed from June 19 - 22 for works to improve water drainage. 

We ask visitors to please be mindful of contractors and machinery on site.

For more information please call (02) 9895 7500 or email: [email protected]

June 2023 - Disabled toilet out of order - Wylde MTB & BMX

The disabled toiled at Wylde MTB & BMX is currently out of order and not open for visitor use. All other toilets within Wylde are open and operational. Repair works are currently underway.

For more information please call (02) 9895 7500 or email: [email protected]

June 2023 - Small dog area closed - Shale Hills Dog Park

One of the two areas of Shale Hills Dog Park will be closed for construction improvement works from June 14 - 15, on June 19 and from June 21 - 26. The other area will remain open for visitor use. 

We ask visitors to please be mindful of contractors and machinery on site.

For more information please call (02) 9895 7500 or email: [email protected]

June 2023 - Viewing deck repairs - Plough and Harrow

The viewing deck at Abbotsbury Pond in Plough and Harrow will be closed for maintenance works from June 12 - 30. The area will be temporarily fenced off while these works are completed. 

We ask visitors to please be mindful of contractors and machinery on site.

For more information please call (02) 9895 7500 or email: [email protected]

May 2023 - Wylde track resurfacing

Update: Some works have been rescheduled. As a result the track will reopen ahead of schedule on Friday 5 May but will be closed on Wednesday 10 May to complete works.

The Wylde BMX track will be closed from Wednesday 3 - Friday 5 May for resurfacing works, weather permitting. Once resurfaced the track polymer must cure before the track can be reopened. It is important that riders do not use the track prior to it reopening to ensure the repaired surface is not damaged, requiring further repair works and closures. The track is scheduled to reopen on Saturday 6 May.

We ask visitors to please be mindful of contractors and machinery on site.

For more information please call (02) 9895 7500 or email: [email protected]

April - June 2023 - Landscaping works - Shale Hills Dog Park

From April - June landscaping works will be conducted at Shale Hills Dog Park. The works will include drainage swale repairs, drainage line installation, deco repairs, landscaping and installation of a concrete foot pad. The areas where works are being undertaken will be fenced off and the remainder of the dog park will remain open to visitors during this time. Car parking will still be available in the area throughout the works. 

We ask visitors to please be mindful of contractors and machinery on site.

For more information please call (02) 9895 7500 or email: [email protected]

April 2023 - Road repairs - Plough & Harrow

From April 24 - 30 repair works will be undertaken in the eastern section of the Plough & Harrow carpark. As part of these works 10 parking spaces and 1 accessible parking space will be unavailable for visitor use. Other regular and accessible parking spaces will be available nearby. 

We ask visitors to please be mindful of contractors and machinery on site during this time. 

Contact:

For more information please call (02) 9895 7500 or email: [email protected]

April 18 - Water temporarily unavailable at Bungarribee Park

Due to damage from vandalism the water was temporarily turned off at Bungarribee Park on the morning of April 18th. Repairs have now been completed and water has been restored to this area of the park.

Contact:

For more information please call (02) 9895 7500 or email: [email protected]

April 2023 - Tree planting - Wylde MTB trails

Visitors please be aware Muru Mittigar will be undertaking tree planting works in the area surrounding the Wylde MTB trails from April 10 - 31. These works will not require the trails to be closed to visitors, but we ask riders to be mindful of workers on site and exercise caution when riding in areas where they are working.

This tree planting is taking place as part of the Premier's Priority Tree Planting Program.

Contact:

For more information please call (02) 9895 7500 or email: [email protected]

February 2023 – Sydney Water preliminary investigations – Cecil Park and Cowpasture

Visitors please be aware Sydney Water is undertaking preliminary works in the Cecil Park and Cowpasture precincts of Western Sydney Parklands for its new wastewater pipeline to support the new Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre at Kemps Creek.

Work includes ongoing survey, locating services and investigating ground conditions to inform final detailed designs for the pipeline.

For more information on this Sydney Water project, please visit https://www.sydneywatertalk.com.au/uppersouthcreek or email [email protected] .

Wednesday 14 December 2022 - Hazard Reduction Burn - Nurragingy Reserve CLOSED

Nurragingy Reserve will be closed to the public on Wednesday 14 December 2022 for a hazard reduction burn. The controlled burn will be conducted by the Rural Fire Service, and managed by Blacktown City Council.

For more information on hazard reduction burns near you, check the Fires Near Me app or the NSW RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reductions

Bungarribee playground vandalism repairs (December 2022)

The Bungaribee Play Tower will be closed for repairs following vandalism from 6am Tuesday 6th of December - 6pm Friday 9th December. Some other areas of the playground may also be closed to ensure the safety of visitors during these works.

We ask visitors to please be mindful of contractors and machinery on site.

Wylde BMX racetrack closed for repairs (Thursday 1st - Friday 2nd December)

The Wylde BMX racetrack will be closed for emergency repairs from Thursday 1st to Friday 2nd of December. The track will be inaccessible to riders during this time. Wylde MTB trails and Pump Track will remain open pending suitable weather. Please always check the status page to ensure the track is open before visiting.

Contact:

For more information please call (02) 9895 7500 or email: [email protected]

Snakes sighted in the parklands

Snakes have recently been sighted in Western Sydney Parklands. Please remember the Parklands is a space we share with wildlife, including snakes.

If you do spot a snake, stay calm and make no sudden movements. Please do not attempt to touch, or move the snake and slowly keep your distance. If walking your dog, keep it on a leash. We encourage you to avoid area's with long grass as it may startle a snake in its habitat. You can also report snake sightings to the rangers on 0459 883 834. If it's an emergency, call 000 immediately.

In the unlikely event that you are bitten, stay as still as possible, apply compression to the bite and call 000.

Bungarribee playground upgrades and vandalism repairs (October 2022)

The top section of the Bungaribee Play Tower will be closed for repairs following vandalism this weekend and will reopen to the public early next week.

The large swing area at Bungarribee playground will be closed to visitors from Tuesday 25^th October to Friday 28^th October. We ask visitors to please be mindful of contractors who will be on site to install a few more large sandstone blocks which will help prevent playground sand from blowing away in high winds. Please note all eight swings will be unavailable during this time.

Bungarribee Park Play Tower Temporary Closure - Friday 23rd September 2022

The Bungarribee Park Play Tower will be temporarily closed (fenced off) to visitors for an internal and external deep clean of all surfaces from 7am on Friday 23^rd September until completed in the afternoon.

We ask visitors to please be mindful of machinery and contractors who will be on site to conduct this work. Please note that some other play elements may also be sectioned off depending on fall zones and wind direction on the day. Contractors will do their best to minimise the impact on visitors as this work occurs and will ensure the play areas remain partially open where possible. Thank you for your understanding. 

Weed control in high use turf areas (August - September)

Western Sydney Parklands contractors will be undertaking a weed control program in high-use turf areas across the Parklands throughout August and September.

Locations include:

• Bungarribee, including Sydney Zoo
• The Dairy
• Sugarloaf and Moonrise
• Lizard Log
• Plough and Harrow
• Warrigal Run Dog Park and Shale Hills Dog Park and surrounds

Targeted weeds include Bindii, clover and broadleaf weeds.

Work will include:

The herbicide application will be undertaken as part of Greater Sydney Parklands' annual turf renovation program and as per pesticide use notification plan, applying a registered chemical by appropriately trained and qualified staff. 

What to expect:

All work will be in accordance with Western Sydney Parklands Trust Pesticide Use Notification Plan which is an extension of the Pesticides Act & Regulation. Signage will be in place at key entry points prior and post spraying.

Warrigal Run Dog Park and Shale Hills Dog Park will be closed on Tuesday 6 September when weed spraying is underway, and this will be clearly signed. We ask the community not to use the dog park when this work is underway.

Contact:

For more information please call (02) 9895 7500 or email: [email protected]

Major event notice - Science in the Scrub, Sunday 14 August

Western Sydney Parklands will be hosting National Science Week’s Science in the Scrub, a free, family fun day out at Lizard Log on Sunday 14 August 2022. National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. 

Learn more

The event will take place at the Lizard Log Amphitheatre and surrounds on Sunday 14 August starting at 11:00am and finishing at 3:00pm. Event set-up and pack-down will take place the day before and after.

There are no planned gate or road closures for this event and traffic management will be operating on the day to minimise disruption to park visitors. 

3 July 2022 – SEVERE WEATHER EVENT

A severe weather event occurring across Greater Sydney is currently impacting conditions in our Parklands.

Western Sydney Parklands may be subject to increased rainfall and high winds that could cause flooding, fallen trees and hazardous conditions for visitors. These conditions are on top of the recent significant rainfall across Sydney that has impacted the regular maintenance of our lawns, garden beds and bushland areas. Please be mindful that the tracks and trails network may be more severely affected, particularly in the northern Parklands tracks around Eastern Creek.

The safety of our park users is paramount. Please use caution during your visit to our Parklands during this time and check this page regularly for updates on closures.

If you are in our Parklands, please be aware of your surroundings and do not go near or enter flooded water bodies and cross flooded roadways. As always, our rangers are here to help so please follow their directions and take note of emergency signage. If you need assistance, please contact our dedicated ranger on 0459 883 834. Remember, if it is an emergency call 000 before calling the rangers.

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June 2022 – The Dairy closed to vehicles

The Dairy will be closed to vehicles from Monday 27 June – Wednesday 29 June to allow repairs to the access road.

The Dairy is still accessible by foot via Lizard Log and the walking trails will remain open.

June 2022 – Works happening at Warrigal Dog Run and Greenbelt Car Park  

Following requests from the community, a new dividing fence will be installed at the Warrigal Dog Run to create two separate areas for dogs to play freely.

The work will begin Tuesday 21 June and will take approximately one week to complete. The Warrigal Dog Run will remain open during this time but visitors are asked to please be mindful of the work. 

Work will also begin Tuesday 21 June to install new concrete wheel stops in the car parking bays at the Greenbelt Car Park. The majority of the car park will remain available to visitors throughout the week.

What we are doing in response to COVID-19

Updated 2 March 2022

Safeguarding the health and safety of our visitors and staff is core to what we do at Western Sydney Parklands. We are closely monitoring and responding to Government health advice and putting in place measures to protect our community.

Restrictions have further eased in NSW, resulting in changes for visitors to Western Sydney Parklands:

• Outdoor gatherings – there is no limit on the number of people who can attend a gathering in our Parklands. Our picnic spots are open for bookings.
• COVID-19 Safe QR check-ins are only required for music festivals with more than 1,000 people.  
• Masks are not required in outdoor settings. Practise safe social distancing (1.5m) and wear a face mask in environments where this is not possible.

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

Visit our COVID-19 information and updates page for more information on:

• latest advice
• useful resources
• information about venue closures
• Venue closures and changes
• Park staff and contractors
• Wylde Mountain Bike park

June 2022 – Bungarribee playground upgrades

The large swing area at Bungarribee playground will be closed to visitors from Monday 6^th June to Friday 10^th June. We ask visitors to please be mindful of contractors who will be on site to install large sandstone blocks which will help prevent playground sand from blowing away in high winds. Please note all eight swings will be unavailable during this time.

From Tuesday 14^th – Friday 17^th June, some of the playground areas will be closed to visitors throughout the week while contractors install new soft fall sand. We will do our best to minimise the impact on visitors as this occurs and ensure the play areas remain partially open where possible.

SEVERE WEATHER EVENT – 2 March 2022 Information and updates

A severe weather event occurring across Greater Sydney is currently impacting conditions in our Park.

Western Sydney Parklands may be subject to increased rainfall and high winds that could cause flooding, fallen trees and hazardous conditions for visitors. These conditions are on top of the recent significant rainfall across Sydney that has impacted the regular maintenance of our lawns, garden beds and bushland areas. Please be mindful that the tracks and trails network may be more severely affected, particularly in the northern Parklands tracks around Eastern Creek.

The safety of our park users is paramount. Please rethink your visit to our Parklands during this time and check this page regularly for updates on closures.

If you are in our Parklands, please be aware of your surroundings and do not go near or enter flooded water bodies and cross flooded roadways. As always, our rangers are here to help so please follow their directions and take note of emergency signage. If you need assistance, please contact our dedicated ranger on 0459 883 834. Remember, if it is an emergency call 000 before calling the rangers.

Impacted park activities

A number of regular activities and bookings in our Parklands may be impacted by the severe weather. These include educational activities/bookings, shelter bookings, sporting and school bookings. Please contact our Visitor Services team on 02 9895 7500 to speak with a member of our team on how this may impact you.

Please note a number of our in-park tenants/venues may not be operating during this time. Please contact the venue directly for more information.

For the latest weather updates, please visit the Bureau of Meteorology.

For information relating to evacuation orders, please contact the SES on 132 500.

For emergency assistance, please call 000.

SEVERE WEATHER EVENT - WESTERN SYDNEY PARKLANDS CLOSED

Western Sydney Parklands is closed to the public from Tuesday 8th March due to a severe weather event. The Parklands will reopen to the public once it is safe to do so.

PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE PARKLANDS DURING THIS TIME.

If you are in our Parklands, please be aware of your surroundings. Do not go near or enter flooded water bodies and cross flooded roadways. As always, our rangers are here to help so please follow their directions and take note of emergency signage. If you need assistance, please contact our dedicated ranger on 0459 883 834. Remember, if it is an emergency call 000 before calling the rangers.

For the latest weather updates, please visit the Bureau of Meteorology.

For information relating to evacuation orders, please contact the SES on 132 500.

For emergency assistance, please call 000.

THURSDAY 10 MARCH 2022 – WESTERN SYDNEY PARKLANDS IS OPEN!

Western Sydney Parklands will reopen to the public at 8am on Thursday 10 March 2022.

Please be aware that parts of the Parklands have experienced substantial damage from this week’s rain event. We ask you to please:

• Follow all signage for your own safety
• Do not go near or enter flooded water bodies or cross flooded roadways
• Understand that not all play equipment will be available

Our dedicated landscape and maintenance crews have begun the clean-up in the picnic areas and playgrounds but it may take some weeks before many bush and track areas are fully repaired. We ask the community to please bear with us while we return Western Sydney Parklands to looking its best.

SEVERE WEATHER EVENT - April 2022

A severe weather event occurring across Greater Sydney is currently impacting conditions in our Park.

Western Sydney Parklands may be subject to increased rainfall and high winds that could cause flooding, fallen trees and hazardous conditions for visitors. These conditions are on top of the recent significant rainfall across Sydney that has impacted the regular maintenance of our lawns, garden beds and bushland areas. Please be mindful that the tracks and trails network may be more severely affected, particularly in the northern Parklands tracks around Eastern Creek.

The safety of our park users is paramount. Please rethink your visit to our Parklands during this time and check this page regularly for updates on closures.

If you are in our Parklands, please be aware of your surroundings and do not go near or enter flooded water bodies and cross flooded roadways. As always, our rangers are here to help so please follow their directions and take note of emergency signage. If you need assistance, please contact our dedicated ranger on 0459 883 834. Remember, if it is an emergency call 000 before calling the rangers.

Impacted park activities

A number of regular activities and bookings in our Parklands may be impacted by the severe weather. These include educational activities/bookings, shelter bookings, sporting and school bookings. Please contact our Visitor Services team on 02 9895 7500 to speak with a member of our team on how this may impact you.

Please note a number of our in-park tenants/venues may not be operating during this time. Please contact the venue directly for more information.

For the latest weather updates, please visit the Bureau of Meteorology.

For information relating to evacuation orders, please contact the SES on 132 500.

For emergency assistance, please call 000.