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10 DECEMBER 2024
Review of the Greater Sydney Parklands Trust Act
Review of the Greater Sydney Parklands Trust Act – submissions close 31 January 2025
A Parliamentary Committee is reviewing the Greater Sydney Parklands Trust Act (GSPT Act), which establishes the Greater Sydney Parklands Trust. -
30 AUGUST 2023
Celebrate spring in Parramatta at ‘September in Wistaria Gardens’
Visitors to Parramatta’s much-loved Wistaria Gardens can enjoy a bigger and more colourful floral display this spring when the Gardens celebrates its annual bloom at ‘September in Wistaria Gardens’.
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24 JANUARY 2023
Hello Wistaria Gardens - Discover its stories
Visitors to Parramatta’s Wistaria Gardens can uncover its fascinating history while enjoying the blooms as new, pop-up interactive signs bring the Gardens to life.
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13 SEPTEMBER 2022
Local voices to shape future of Greater Sydney Parklands
Community members passionate about Sydney’s parklands can now have a stronger voice in their future management.
Greater Sydney Parklands is calling for feedback on its Draft Consultation and Engagement Framework and for Sydneysiders to nominate for a spot on one of five new community trustee boards. -
02 SEPTEMBER 2022
Celebrate spring at 'September in Wistaria Gardens'
Roll out the picnic blanket and enjoy live music in Parramatta’s much-loved Wistaria Gardens this September when the Gardens’ annual spring display returns to bloom.
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08 JULY 2022
Parramatta Park sporting fields to undergo facelift
More western Sydney kids will be able to kick a footy, shoot some hoops or bowl an over thanks to new upgrades to Parramatta Park’s junior sporting fields.
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23 MAY 2022
Parramatta Park conservation wins heritage award
Parramatta Park’s Boer War Memorial has won the ‘Continuing Tradition’ award at this year’s National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards.
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01 APRIL 2022
Wistaria Gardens to bloom in Parramatta Park
Western Sydney’s historic two-hectare Wistaria Gardens will become part of Parramatta Park after the NSW Parliament passed legislation to recognise the Greater Sydney Parklands Trust (GSPT).
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02 DECEMBER 2021
New sprinklers trial to cool flying foxes
While Sydneysiders flock to beaches and swimming pools to escape the heat this summer, Parramatta’s grey-headed flying-fox colony can stay exactly where they are.
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03 AUGUST 2021
$1 million upgrade for Parramatta Park's historical sites
Sydneysiders will be able to experience some of Australia’s most historically significant sites well into the future following a number of recent heritage conservation works at Parramatta Park.
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14 JULY 2021
Parramatta park’s 40,000-year-old Burramatta trail restored
An Aboriginal cultural planting program at Parramatta Park, which has restored Burramatta Landscape Trail, has been reopened and will share 40,000 years of Indigenous traditional knowledge with park visitors.
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11 DECEMBER 2020
Parklands fly the flag for International Excellence
Two iconic Sydney parks have scooped international Green Flag Awards for excellence as quality open spaces – a major accolade for the recently formed Greater Sydney Parklands.
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16 OCTOBER 2020
National AILA Award wins for Parramatta Park
Parramatta Park Trust and its consultants have celebrated two prestigious AILA Landscape Architecture Awards wins for Paperbark Playground and ‘Your Parramatta Park 2030 - Conservation Management Plan and Plan of Management’ at the 2020 National Landscape Architecture Awards.
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22 JULY 2020
$2.5M closer to Parramatta Park’s People’s Loop after successful trial
Parramatta Park Trust is one step closer to making walking and cycling easier for people in World Heritage-listed Parramatta Park, having received $2. 5M to support improvements to West Domain, including new car parking close to key park destinations and facilities.
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17 JULY 2020
50-year vision for Sydney's open space and parklands
A new 50-Year Vision for Greater Sydney’s network of parklands and green open spaces has been launched today by the NSW Government
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19 JUNE 2020
Record AILA win for Parramatta Park Trust
Parramatta Park Trust and its consultants have scooped four gongs at this year’s 2020 AILA NSW Landscape Architecture Awards.
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22 MAY 2020
Bold move to transform walking and cycling in Parramatta Park
Temporary changes to vehicle access, parking and circulation are being trialled for the next two months as part of the People's Loop trial.
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07 JANUARY 2020
WIN the Golden Ticket to the Crescent Summer Series’ 2020 gigs in Parramatta Park
The Crescent Summer Series Golden Ticket Competition will give one lucky person double passes to every concert and event in the Crescent Summer Series including 50 Cent, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Tropfest 2018 and FOMO! Read more...
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03 DECEMBER 2019
Parramatta Park’s Crescent Summer Series returns and expands its Australian and international line-up in 2020
Now in its fourth year, Parramatta Park’s Crescent Summer Series continues to grow and will host its biggest must-see line-up of Australian and international acts – expanding Western Sydney’s most loved arts and entertainment program, from December to April 2020.
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30 OCTOBER 2019
Raising the green flag for Parramatta Park
Parramatta Park has won a coveted Green Flag award, gaining international recognition of the World Heritage-listed Park’s excellence as a leading green space.
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12 AUGUST 2019
New design for Parramatta Park Café revealed
Parramatta Park Trust has revealed designs for a new café with expansive views of Parramatta River that’s set to open in World Heritage-listed Parramatta ParkThe new café set in the heart of the Park, will offer alfresco seating overlooking iconic “Little Coogee”, which was a popular swimming and picnic spot…
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25 JULY 2019
New inclusive place to play in Parramatta
Everyone can play at one of Australia’s oldest parks with the opening of a new inclusive playground in Parramatta thanks to an investment of $1. 5 million from the NSW Government.
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03 JULY 2019
A new playground – name it and win!
Fun and inclusive
Our new inclusive playground, in the historic Gardens Precinct near the George Street Gatehouse, will be opening soon. -
19 JUNE 2019
Camp Management Plan for the flying-fox
Parramatta Park Trust, Parramatta Council, Urban Growth NSW and the Office of Environment and Heritage, in collaboration with consultants, EcoLogical Australia, have developed a Draft Camp Management Plan for the flying-fox camp in Parramatta.
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28 MAY 2019
George Street Gatehouse Café EOI
Knight Frank on behalf of Parramatta Park Trust is seeking Expressions of Interest for the lease of the George Street Gatehouse Café.
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29 MARCH 2019
2019 Heritage Festival: where better to celebrate?
The 2019 Australian Heritage Festival kicks off on 18 April and our Park features in a host of fascinating events throughout the month. The theme – Connecting People, Places and the Past – provides a perfect opportunity to celebrate Parramatta’s rich heritage and culture.
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06 MARCH 2019
NOTICE – Change of traffic conditions for DOWNLOAD 2019
Parramatta Park will be pedestrian-only on Saturday 9 March for DOWNLOAD 2019. Non-event vehicles will not be permitted to enter the Park. The Park will remain open to pedestrians. For more information on how to get to Parramatta Park, click here.
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18 FEBRUARY 2019
NOTICE – change of traffic conditions for Ultra Australia 2019
Parramatta Park will be pedestrian-only on Sunday 25 February for Ultra. Non-event vehicles will not be permitted to enter the Park. The Park will remain open to pedestrians.
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06 FEBRUARY 2019
NOTICE – Playground at Pavilion Flat closed until mid-year 2019
The playground at Pavilion Flat will be closed from Thursday 6 February to begin the construction of the new inclusive Gardens Precinct Playground. The new playground will be completed by mid-2019, when it will open to visitors.
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04 FEBRUARY 2019
NOTICE – change of traffic conditions for Tropfest
Parramatta Park will be pedestrian-only on Thursday 9 February for Tropfest. Non-event vehicles will not be permitted to enter the Park. The Park will remain open to pedestrians.
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26 JANUARY 2019
WIN double passes to Ultra, Download and a delicious hamper to take to Tropfest
To celebrate the series we would like to give one lucky winner the chance to win double passes to Ultra and Download music festivals PLUS a hamper full of goodies to take to our final FREE event in the series - Tropfest.
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24 JANUARY 2019
NOTICE – change of traffic conditions for Australia Day
Parramatta Park will be pedestrian-only from 1pm on Friday 25 January for Sydney Australia Day. Non-event vehicles will not be permitted to enter the Park after 1pm. The Park will remain open to pedestrians all day.
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15 JANUARY 2019
NOTICE – change of traffic conditions for Sydney Symphony Under the Stars
Parramatta Park will be pedestrian-only from 2pm on Saturday 19 January for Sydney Symphony Under the Stars. Non-event vehicles will not be permitted to enter the Park after 2pm. The Park will remain open to pedestrians all day.
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09 JANUARY 2019
Parramatta Park heats up with summer of red hot acts
Parramatta is set to sizzle with performances by global hip-hop queen Nicki Minaj, heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne and Sydney Symphony Orchestra due to take place in Parramatta Park.
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03 JANUARY 2019
NOTICE – change of traffic conditions for FOMO 19
Parramatta Park will be pedestrian-only on Saturday 12 January for FOMO 19. Non-event vehicles will not be permitted to enter the Park on this day. The Park will remain open to pedestrians.
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27 DECEMBER 2018
NOTICE – change of traffic conditions for New Year's Eve
Parramatta Park will be pedestrian-only on Monday 31 December for New Year's Eve. Non-event vehicles will not be permitted to enter the Park on this day. The Park will remain open to pedestrians.
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10 DECEMBER 2018
NOTICE – change of traffic conditions for Carols in the Crescent with Guy Sebastian and Friends
Parramatta Park will be pedestrian-only on Saturday 15 December for Carols in the Crescent with Guy Sebastian and Friends! Non-event vehicles will not be permitted to enter the Park on this day. The Park will remain open to pedestrians.
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06 DECEMBER 2018
NOTICE - Domain Creek Playground closed 8-9 December
In preparation for the Crescent Summer Series, Domain Creek Playground will be closed from 8am Saturday 8 December and re-open Sunday 9 December.
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05 DECEMBER 2018
Four things to watch for in the Park this summer
Now that the warm days and long daylight-hours are here, it’s the perfect time to get into the Park as much as possible. Here’s four things to keep an eye out for in the Park this season.
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05 DECEMBER 2018
New text message alert service for Park users
Do you want to be kept up-to-date with what’s going on in Parramatta Park? Sign up for our free text message alert service to be informed about any changes to normal park conditions.
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05 DECEMBER 2018
Nod to the past in new inclusive playground
Construction is due to begin on a new playground in Parramatta Park for people of all abilities. The Garden Precinct Playground will replace the existing playground at Pavilion Flat, just inside the George Street entrance. It will include sand areas for hands-on play, a low play-dome with ropes and swings and a carousel that is designed to encourage play for wheelchair users. Rubber mats will ensure it is safe for all.
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03 DECEMBER 2018
PM celebrates largest Deepavali in the Park
Parramatta Park came alive with the colours and sounds of an ancient Hindu festival earlier this month, as Sydneysiders converged to celebrate Deepavali. The event has become increasingly popular in Western Sydney in recent years, and a record crowd of over 30,000 turned up to view the burning of an eight-meter-tall Ravana on the Sunday night.
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13 NOVEMBER 2018
Crescent Summer Series announces biggest line-up yet
Parramatta Park is set to host the biggest Crescent Summer Series line-up yet, with more than 240,000 visitors likely to attend Western Sydney’s most loved arts and entertainment program.
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08 NOVEMBER 2018
Parramatta Park Trust and Google Arts & Culture take Australian heritage to the world
Two of Australia’s oldest existing buildings can now be viewed ‘virtually’ from anywhere in the world, thanks to an exciting new partnership between Parramatta Park Trust and Google Arts & Culture.
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30 OCTOBER 2018
Notice: Change of traffic conditions – Deepavali 2018
Parramatta Park will be pedestrians only on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 November for the two day Deepavali 2018 festival. For more information on how to get to Parramatta Park click here. Plan your trip using public transport via NSW Transport website.
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03 OCTOBER 2018
Five things to do this spring
Ignore the small chill in the morning air – Parramatta Park is warming up for spring. The ‘people’s park’ has something for everyone. Here’s a five‑pack of great spring ideas. The lights of DeepavaliIn November, Deepavali (or Diwali) returns to Parramatta Park.
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24 SEPTEMBER 2018
NOTICE: Temporary closure of The Crescent - irrigation works
We’ll soon be starting work to install an automated irrigation system in The Crescent, so it will be closed to the public from Tuesday 2 October until late-October.
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21 SEPTEMBER 2018
NOTICE: Private event in the Bowling Green (23 Sept)
Parramatta Park Trust wishes to advise park users of a private event this weekend. Event times are: 9am to 1pm Sunday 23 September 2018. There will be some amplified music at this event in accordance with our Noise Abatement Policy.
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01 AUGUST 2018
NOTICE: India Day 11 August 2018
Parramatta Park Trust wishes to advise park users of the India Day Event at the O’Connell St carpark. Event times are: Saturday 11 August 12. 00pm to 8. 00pm. The O’Connell Street car park will be closed to general use for this event.
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18 JULY 2018
It’s a Sign!
Next time you make your way to Parramatta Park, take a moment to have a look at our bright and colourful new signs. We’ve installed these to give pedestrians clear information on where they are and where they need to go, as well as tips for their own exploration.
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26 JUNE 2018
NOTICE: Burramatta NAIDOC in Pavilion Flat/Gawi (15 July)
Parramatta Park Trust wishes to advise park users of the Burramatta NAIDOC event in Pavilion Flat. Event times are: Sunday 15 July from 12. 00pm to 6. 30pm. There will be amplified music at this event in accordance with our Noise Abatement Policy and a pyrotechnics display at 6.
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26 JUNE 2018
NOTICE: Rath Yatra event (14 July)
Parramatta Park Trust wishes to advise park users of a Rath Yatra event in Parramatta Park. Event times are: Saturday 14 July from 10. 30am to 2. 30pm.
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26 JUNE 2018
Mays Hill – temporary fencing
Temporary fencing has been erected within the Mays Hill Precinct area of Parramatta Park, to the south west of Park Parade, near the site of the planned Parramatta aquatic and leisure facility.
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22 JUNE 2018
Changes to car parking fees from 9 July 2018
Parramatta Park operates two long-stay (10P) paid car parks. One is located off O'Connell Street near the Parramatta Pool (Pool Car Park) and the other is located near the Gatehouse Tea Rooms and Rumsey Rose Garden (Bowling Green Car Park). See Park map.
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21 JUNE 2018
NOTICE: Overnight event at Little Coogee (23-24 June 2018)
Parramatta Park Trust wishes to advise park users of an overnight event at Little Coogee. Event times are: early morning Saturday 23 June to midday Sunday 24 June 2018.
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07 JUNE 2018
NOTICE: Eid Mubarak at Old Kings Oval (15 June)
Parramatta Park Trust wishes to advise park users of Eid Mubarak at Old Kings Oval on the morning of Friday 15 June 2018. There will be some amplified music during this event.
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05 JUNE 2018
We always think of Parramatta Park as home
When I think of what Parramatta Park means most to me it is the word ‘home’. That is what the Park was for me and my family from 1973 to 1988.
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10 MAY 2018
NOTICE: Pedestrian zone for Mother's Day Classic (13/5)
Coming to Parramatta Park to celebrate Mother's Day this Sunday? Plan ahead!
Parramatta Park Trust wishes to advise visitors the Park will be a pedestrian only zone on Sunday 13 May due to the annual Mother's Day Classic event being held in the Park.
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23 APRIL 2018
Tell your story and bring Parramatta Park to life
People are being encouraged to share their favourite Parramatta Park memories and stories in a new online gallery to celebrate the Park’s 160th birthday.
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20 APRIL 2018
5 Things to do this Autumn in Parramatta Park
The weather may have cooled down but there are always things happening in Parramatta Park. Here are five ideas for fun times in the park including art in the park, fun runs and ghost tours.
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23 MARCH 2018
NOTICE: Private event in the Cattle Paddocks(23 to 28 March)
Parramatta Park Trust wishes to advise park users there will be a private event running in the Cattle Paddocks from Friday 23 to Wednesday 28 March in the Cattle Paddocks. Event times are:
Friday 23 March - 5pm to 9pm
Saturday 24 March - 5am to 10. -
07 MARCH 2018
NOTICE: Changed traffic conditions for Jumanji Festival (10/3)
Coming to Parramatta Park this weekend? Plan ahead!
Parramatta Park Trust wishes to advise park users there will be changed traffic conditions on Saturday 10 March due to the Jumanji Festival being held in The Crescent. -
28 FEBRUARY 2018
NOTICE: Changed traffic conditions on Friday 2 March 2018
Parramatta Park Trust wishes to advise park users there will be changed traffic conditions between 6pm and 8pm on Friday 2 March due to a private event in the Cattle Paddocks.
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16 FEBRUARY 2018
Tim Minchin, hot hosts and top judges round out the biggest Tropfest ever!
Tropfest Australia, supported by foundation partner CGU Insurance, today announces Primetime Emmy-nominated filmmaker Garth Davis (Lion), BAFTA-nominated Aussie documentarian Jennifer Peedom (Mountain), and Logie award-winning Indigenous actor Rob Collins (Cleverman) will join Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon on the Tropfest Australia 2018 Jury...
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05 FEBRUARY 2018
Changed traffic conditions for Tropfest (17 Feb)
Coming to Parramatta Park to watch Tropfest 2018 live in The Crescent? Plan ahead!
Parramatta Park will be a pedestrian only zone on Saturday 17 February with changed traffic conditions for this year's Tropfest short film festival in The Crescent. The event will run from about 12pm to 11pm. -
02 FEBRUARY 2018
Changed traffic conditions for 50 Cent concert (9 Feb)
Coming to Parramatta Park to see 50 Cent live in concert? Plan ahead!
Parramatta Park will be a pedestrian only zone from 4pm on Friday 9 February with changed traffic conditions for the popular event in The Crescent. -
21 JANUARY 2018
Changed traffic conditions for Australia Day 2018
Planning on coming to Sydney's biggest Australia Day celebrations in Parramatta Park? Plan ahead!
Australia Day 2018 is set to be one of Parramatta's biggest events this year! Please note, there will be changed traffic conditions between Thursday 25 January and Saturday 27 January 2018. -
17 JANUARY 2018
Parramatta’s Mays Hill To Be Transformed
The NSW Government has revealed the final Mays Hill Master Plan that will transform the Mays Hill Precinct in Parramatta Park into a new recreational and leisure space for the community.
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15 JANUARY 2018
Changed traffic conditions for Symphony Under the Stars 2018
Coming to Parramatta Park this weekend? Plan ahead! Parramatta Park will be a pedestrian only zone from 2pm with changed traffic conditions for Symphony Under the Stars music event on Saturday 20 January 2018.
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14 JANUARY 2018
NOQUE Touring proudly presents Jumanji Festival in Parramatta Park
Join the congregation that is Jumanji! Coming to The Crescent on Saturday 10 March as part of the Crescent Summer Series.
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12 JANUARY 2018
Western Sydney's musical stars of the future perform at Symphony Under the Stars 2018
A group of Western Sydney’s brightest young classical musicians will take to Parramatta Park’s Crescent stage on January 20, as a support act for Symphony Under The Stars with Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
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08 JANUARY 2018
Changed traffic conditions for FOMO
Coming to Parramatta Park this weekend? Plan ahead!
Parramatta Park will be a pedestrian only zone with changed traffic conditions for FOMO music event on Saturday 13 January 2018. No vehicles (car or cycle) will be permitted to enter and park in the Park. -
08 DECEMBER 2017
Changed traffic conditions for NYE 2017
Coming to Parramatta Park for New Years Eve 2017? Plan ahead! There will be changed traffic conditions in the Park for this major event with no parking available inside the Park. Read more...
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17 NOVEMBER 2017
Changed traffic conditions for THE PLOT (18 November)
Coming to Parramatta Park this weekend? Plan ahead! Parramatta Park has changed traffic conditions for THE PLOT music event. Click for more information
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09 NOVEMBER 2017
Parramatta Park Grows
Parramatta Park will grow for the greater enjoyment of the public following discussions between Parramatta Park Trust and NSW Health, Health Minister Brad Hazzard and Environment and Heritage Minister Gabrielle Upton announced today.
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30 OCTOBER 2017
Major concerts and international acts announced for The Crescent Summer Series
Parramatta Park’s premier outdoor music venue is set to entertain up to 200,000 visitors this summer as The Crescent Summer Series program launches this week.
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06 OCTOBER 2017
Changed traffic conditions for Deepavali (14 - 15 October)
Coming to Parramatta Park this weekend? Plan ahead!
Parramatta Park is open to pedestrians for the two day Deepavali festival, and is fully wheelchair accessible. To get to the Park use Public transport and Plan your trip via NSW Transport website. -
05 OCTOBER 2017
Changed traffic conditions for Kidtopia (6-8 October)
Due to the popularity of the three day Kidtopia children's festival from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 October 2017 Parramatta Park will be partially closed to vehicles until Monday 9 October, which means no through access from Pitt and Macquarie St.
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05 OCTOBER 2017
Parramatta Park hosts Deepavali Festival 2017
Deepavali, one of the most anticipated events in Sydney’s multicultural calendar is set to bring Parramatta Park alive with a colourful celebration of traditional culture, music, dance and performances over two days on Saturday 14 October (3pm-10pm) and Sunday 15 October (11am - 10pm).
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19 JULY 2017
50 Cent Celebrates The 15th Anniversary of 'Get Rich Or Die Trying' With Two Massive Outdoors Events In Australia
One of the biggest names in rap, 50 Cent returns to Australia in 2018 for two massive shows in Sydney and Melbourne, celebrating the 15th anniversary of his seminal album ‘Get Rich Or Die Trying’.
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03 JULY 2017
Parramatta Park Board Appointments
Western Sydney Wanderers’ Founding Executive Chairman Lyall Gorman and Co-Founder, and Principal of Buildcorp Josephine Sukkar AM have been appointed to the Parramatta Park Trust for four-year terms, Environment and Heritage Minister Gabrielle Upton announced today.
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30 JUNE 2017
Aliens will land in Parramatta Park these school holidays (1-17 July 2017)
Parramatta Park will become an exciting digital fantasy land for children and families to explore when aliens land in Domain Creek Playground these school holidays, as part of a special Magical Parks activation (1-17 July 2017).
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17 MAY 2017
Names inspired by Parramatta Park’s Aboriginal history
Local Aboriginal groups have welcomed the renaming of Parramatta Park’s popular picnic shelters with Aboriginal words that acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land, the Darug people.
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09 MAY 2017
New Insights into Parramatta’s history with Experiment and Survival tour: How Government Farm saved the newly arrived colony
Journey back in time and discover how the fledging Sydney colony of 1788 was saved from starvation. It’s all part of a special guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage site, Old Government House and Domain in beautiful Parramatta Park, on Saturday 13 May from 11am to 2pm.
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04 APRIL 2017
Parramatta Park’s ‘The Crescent’ plans for a bright future
After two successful seasons, Parramatta Park Trust is in full planning mode for its Crescent Summer Series of concerts and festivals, and looking for the right industry talent to assist.
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24 MARCH 2017
The Crescent: request for tender
A fabulous opportunity for the right operator! We're seeking a leading industry player to run our summer series of concerts and festivals, The Crescent Live in Parramatta Park.
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03 MARCH 2017
Dinosaurs and fairies come to life in Parramatta Park during Parks Week (4-12 March 2017)
Parramatta Park’s Domain Creek Playground will become an exciting digital fantasy land for children and families to explore when dinosaurs and fairies come to life in The Magical Park Challenge during Australia and New Zealand’s Parks Week (4-12 March 2017).
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09 FEBRUARY 2017
Tropfest adds to record events line-up for Parra Park
Tropfest Founder and Chair, John Polson has officially launched the 25 year anniversary of the world’s largest short film festival ahead of its debut in Parramatta Park this weekend.
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27 JANUARY 2017
Western Sydney's classical music stars of the future perfom at Symphony Under The Stars
A group of talented Western Sydney musicians will take to Parramatta Park’s Crescent live stage on January 28, as a support act for the Sydney Festival’s Symphony Under The Stars concert headlined by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
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08 DECEMBER 2016
Parramatta Park presents major Australian festivals in The Crescent this summer
Sydney’s newest outdoor performance venue has announced an exciting program of highly anticipated music, art and cultural festivals, launching this summer in Western Sydney. The summer series will take place in The Crescent, a spectacular outdoor amphitheatre in the beautiful World Heritage-listed Parramatta Park.
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13 APRIL 2016
Changes to car parking fees
The Parramatta Park Trust would like to advise visitors of changes to both long and short-stay parking managed by the Trust. The new fees will be effective from Monday 2 May 2016.
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18 FEBRUARY 2016
Volunteers needed for Sydney Symphony Orchestra event
Calling all music lovers and events students: Parramatta Park Trust is calling for volunteers for the 2016 Sydney Symphony Orchestra concert in The Crescent on Saturday 19 March!
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15 FEBRUARY 2016
History comes alive in Parramatta Park!
Learn how life was lived in convict-era Australia as Parramatta Park celebrates the restoration of the Macquarie Bridge Reconstruction Project. Join one of two tours (23 April & 21 May 2016) during National Trust Heritage Week.
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01 FEBRUARY 2016
Vehicle access changes on Saturday 19 March
In the interests of public safety and enjoyment of the free Jazz and Symphony in Parramatta Park concert in The Crescent on Saturday 19 March no vehicles will be permitted to enter or exit the Park from 4. 00pm - 10. 30pm.
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19 JANUARY 2016
Disney Under the Stars event cancelled
Promoter Live Nation regrets to inform ticketholders that the Disney Under The Stars event at The Crescent, Parramatta Park on Saturday 12th March, 2016 has been cancelled due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict.
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13 NOVEMBER 2015
Call for Expressions of Interest - Parramatta Park Trustees
The Hon. Mark Speakman, Minister for Environment, invites nominations for persons interested in filling two Non Executive Director vacancies on the Parramatta Park Trust Board.
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27 APRIL 2015
Salters Field Playground to remain open until late November
Parramatta Park Trust has announced the ageing Salters Field playground will remain open while Stage Two of the new playground is under construction.