Western Sydney Parklands | Parklands news

10 DECEMBER 2024

Snake Awareness

Our parklands are home to a diverse range of snakes, which play an important role in the Aussie bush. But what should you do if you spot one?

08 MARCH 2024

Asbestos contamination in garden beds at Sydney Dragway

Following reports of asbestos contamination in recycled mulch at other project sites, Sydney Metro have initiated a review into the Sydney Speedway and Sydney Dragway sites.

04 AUGUST 2023

Sydney parks bring science to life with free family events this National Science Week

Sydney kids and their families are invited to immerse themselves in two days of free scientific discovery as our city’s most iconic parks celebrate National Science Week.

02 JUNE 2023

Bringing back the bush family day in Western Sydney Parklands

Sydney kids and their families are invited to roll up their sleeves and take part in a family planting day to help restore critically endangered western Sydney bushland.

20 FEBRUARY 2023

Sydney's next great parklands to be established in western Sydney

The historic Fernhill Estate will be transformed into one of Sydney’s great public parklands making it a central part of the NSW Government’s Western Parkland City vision.

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.

01 SEPTEMBER 2022

Greener Wilder West launches in Western Sydney Parklands this spring

Adults and kids can enjoy hands-on learning in Sydney’s biggest backyard with the launch of Greener Wilder West at Western Sydney Parklands.

26 AUGUST 2022

Riders to go Wylde at Western Sydney's new mountain bike and BMX hub

Western Sydney will be home to the largest mountain bike and BMX hub in the country with the re-opening of the 86-hectare state-of-the-art Wylde facility this weekend.

25 JULY 2022

E-scooter shared schemes trialled across Western Sydney Parklands

Please note this trial has now ended, e-scooters are no longer available in Western Sydney Parklands.

Western Sydney Parklands has been selected to be the first of many shared e-scooters trials in NSW.

28 MAY 2022

An apology

To the western Sydney community,

12 JANUARY 2022

New vision for Eastern Creek unveiled

A bold, new vision and indicative master plan for Eastern Creek Motor Sport Precinct released today is set to create a world-class, premier destination for motorsports, entertainment, education, and events in the heart of Western Sydney.

20 OCTOBER 2021

Fernhill to flourish under new plan

Western Sydney’s Fernhill Estate will be open for bushwalking and picnicking from next year, under a five-year plan to progressively transform the historic 423-hectare estate into a public parkland.

21 JULY 2021

Have your say – revamped vision for Eastern Creek

A draft 50-year vision and master plan for the future development and operation of Eastern Creek Motor Sports Precinct has been made publicly available for community and industry feedback. Greater Sydney Parklands CEO Suellen Fitzgerald said the draft vision was an exciting step forward for the Eastern Creek Precinct.

29 JUNE 2021

Construction begins on Wheely Big Bike Hub

Construction has started on Australia’s largest combined BMX and mountain biking hub in Western Sydney Parklands, which will host national competitions and become a major sporting hub in Western Sydney.

24 JUNE 2021

Western Sydney International Speedway Operator Appointed

Speedway Promotions has successfully secured an eight-year lease of the new Sydney International Speedway after a public tender process, with the facility on track to be operational by the start of the 2021 racing season.

30 MARCH 2021

Celebrate the sights and sounds of our parklands.

Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre (CPAC), Western Sydney Parklands and City People have come together to present Bush Country Voices, an immersive audio-visual experience coming to CPAC’s Marsden Gallery from 6 April – 9 May.

16 MARCH 2021

New green links at western sydney parklands

More than $6 million in major works connecting Western Sydney Parklands to Blacktown International Sports Park have been completed at Bungarribee Park, Blacktown.

The works include a landmark yellow crossing over the Easten Creek, known as the Northern Bridge, connecting to the 2.

18 JANUARY 2021

Future plans for fernhill estate revealed

Greater Sydney Parklands has revealed its plan to create a sustainable future for Western Sydney’s iconic Fernhill Estate, opening the Estate for the community to enjoy while protecting its natural and cultural heritage.

17 NOVEMBER 2020

Western Sydney Parklands unveils new ‘Stay and Play’ summer tourism campaign in Sydney’s biggest backyard

Western Sydney Parklands, known as Sydney’s biggest backyard, is launching a major tourism push this summer to encourage regional visitors and Sydneysiders to explore an exciting list of tourist attractions located within the Parklands.

27 AUGUST 2020

Celebrating Sydney's Urban Farms – Parklands Food fest 2020 returns

How do you turn a delicious food festival virtual? Australia’s largest urban park – Western Sydney Parklands – will be attempting just that when it hosts the return of its popular Parklands Food Fest via a virtual kitchen this September.

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