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See the latest park upgrades and have your say on projects that matter. For any further project information please email openspace@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
New and ongoing projects
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Each year up to 4 playgrounds are included in the annual playground replacement works program. Playgrounds are selected and identified from an annual playground safety audit we undertake on all our playground sites across the City. From this safety audit every playground is given a condition rating which determines its priority within our renewal program.
Please see link below to find out more about the current scheduled playgrounds.
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This financial year, we're fortunate to have 7 play spaces included in the annual playground replacement works program. Playgrounds are selected and identified from an annual playground safety audit we undertake on all our playground sites across the City. From this safety audit every playground is given a condition rating which determines its priority within our renewal program.
Please see link below to find out more about the current scheduled playgrounds.
N.B. Information for Elizabeth Macarthur Park, Rapanea Community Forest, and Williams Reserve will be available on Participate Parramatta from mid-July 2025.
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Council is seeking community feedback to help develop a Design Brief and Youth Infrastructure Plan.
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A portion of the reserve closest to the cliff face at Charles Herbert Reserve remains closed to the public. After years of exposure, this sandstone face has begun to destabilise and there is a risk of parts of this cliff face falling onto the reserve below. The fence serves to restrict access to the impact zone of any falling debris here in the interest of public safety.
Council engaged a Geotechnical Engineer who has provided advice and a scope of works to stabilise this cliff face. A proposed budget was also put forward for the 25-26 FY to deliver this work which has been approved. Once a firm timeframe is available, we will update the information on this page, however we anticipate works to be completed well within the 2025-26 FY (July 2025-June 2026) circumstances permitting.
Until these works are completed for your safety, please ensure you stay outside of the fenced area within the reserve.
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Council would like to formally investigate the community's needs and preferences regarding the reclamation of the cul-de-sac portion of Eleanor Street, Rosehill (east of Penelope Lucas Lane).
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Council is replacing cricket nets at 2 locations in Winston Hills. Max Ruddock Reserve is set to be completed by early July 2025 and John Curtin Reserve at the end of July 2025.
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City of Parramatta Council is installing new fitness equipment and a picnic shelter along the Parramatta River Foreshore (between Marsden and O’Connell St – Southern side) in the Parramatta Ward.
Update: Fitness equipment completed June 2025 with the new picnic shelter and setting due to be installed in August.
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The City of Parramatta is undertaking minor works at the base of Queen Avenue stairs on the northern side of the Parramatta River Foreshore. The work involves installing a concrete hardstand in the affected areas to prevent further erosion and to provide a safe work area for staff during flood cleanup on the connecting footbridge.
The Queens Avenue stairs and the area between the Queens Avenue stairs and Elizabeth St footbridge will be closed for the duration of the works. Please use the Elizabeth St or Stewart St stairs for access during this time. Signage will be provided at relevant access points to reflect this.
Update: By early July the fenced area will be reduced to only enclose concrete and turf areas so the public will have access to the footpaths and Queens Avenue stairs. The turf works will also be completed following this but will be subject to weather and turf establishment before all fences are removed.
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Robin Thomas Reserve
Work at Robin Thomas Reserve is progressing well. Major upgrades to the sports field, including remediation, installation of irrigation system and turf, are complete.
Minor works including the replacement of the synthetic cricket wicket and soccer goal posts will be completed soon, along with site restoration.
Robin Thomas Reserve is planned to open in September/October 2025, once the turf has had time to establish and a quality sports field is ready to play on.
James Ruse Reserve
Stage 1 works at James Ruse Reserve, including installation of a new water tank (for sports field irrigation), installation of underground utilities including sewer, water, and electrical connections, are complete.
As part of Stage 2 works, Council is finalising plans for a permanent public toilet with change-room facility which will service the existing skate park, playground and water play park.
It is expected that construction of the proposed toilet and change-room facility will commence in late-2025 and be completed by mid-2026.
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Construction has now started at Somerville Park. The park upgrade works will include a new multipurpose court, an all-ages playground, outdoor fitness stations, upgraded sportsfield lighting, realigned sports fields, a new circuit path with improved connections, and bush regeneration works in the Terrys Creek corridor.
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City of Parramatta Council is seeking the community’s feedback on a proposal for the development of a new playground at Sophia Crescent Reserve, North Rocks.
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Closed projects
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- Anna Maria King ParkPeggy Womersley ReserveRosella ParkThane Street Reserve
- Caroline Chisholm ParkJoseph Knox ParkAlice Watkins ReserveDavid Scott Reserve
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Completed April 2024
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Completed April 2025
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Works completed by January 2025: Caber Park has benefited from recent park improvements including improved LED tennis court lighting, a resurfaced tennis court and a resurfaced basketball court.
Completed June 2025: Ball wall improvements/refresh
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Council adopted the Community and Crown Land Plan of Management on 4 December 2023
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Completed April 2025
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Completed May 2025
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Completed August 2024
City of Parramatta Council has installed new climbing equipment at Fred Robertson Park, Bells Road, Oatlands in the Dundas Ward. The additional climbing equipment will enhance the existing popular playgrounds and provide a welcome challenge for children who love to climb!
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Completed August 2024
City of Parramatta Council has installed new climbing equipment at Homelands Reserve, 12 Homelands Avenue in the Dundas Ward. The additional climbing equipment will enhance the existing popular playgrounds and provide a welcome challenge for children who love to climb!
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Completed September 2024
City of Parramatta Council has upgraded the sports pavilion building at Peggy Womersley Reserve (Kingsdene Oval) in Carlingford to better service the needs of local sporting groups. The project involved:
- Demolition of the existing single storey sports pavilion building,
- Installation of a new two storey sports pavilion building including:
- player and referees change rooms,
- club storage facilities,
- kiosk,
- public toilet facilities,
- community room,
- covered viewing deck,
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Associated landscape works including access ramps and stairs.
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Completed January 2025
