Centennial Parklands

Last updated October 2026

Large inner-Sydney parklands (Centennial, Moore and Queens parks) with playgrounds, free barbecues, picnic sites and a learners cycleway.

Centennial Parklands covers 369 hectares near central Sydney and is made up of Centennial Park, Moore Park and Queens Park, managed by Greater Sydney Parklands. There are playgrounds across all three parks, including the Ian Potter Children's WILD PLAY Garden; playgrounds are open from sunrise to sunset all year and are near parking or public transport. The parklands are open every day, with some exceptions for events and weather. Pedestrians and cyclists can enter at any time, while vehicle gates open from 6am to 8pm from October to April, with shorter hours in winter. There are 8 free electric barbecues that cannot be booked, 12 picnic sites that can be booked, public and accessible toilets, accessible parking, water stations, and on-leash and off-leash dog areas. The parklands also host organised sport, a learners cycleway and events.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 12 October 2026.