🌿 A ripper spot for a family arvo with bike rides, birdwatchin’ and barbies galore, mate!

Centennial Park Sydney - Urban Oasis for Family Fun & Wildlife - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Centennial Park in Sydney is a massive, beautifully maintained urban park perfect for families and nature lovers alike. With well-groomed cycling and jogging tracks, open green spaces, playgrounds, and picnic/barbecue areas, it caters to all ages. The park is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, boasting black swans, bats, cockatoos, and more. There are also cafes nearby for a quick bite and plenty of toilets scattered around. Whether you’re after a peaceful walk, a family bike ride, or a day out with the kids exploring the wild park, Centennial Park offers a versatile and scenic escape right near the city.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	15 Locked Bag, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia
📞 Phone	+61 2 9339 6699
🌐 Website	Website
⭐ Rating	4.8/5 (7422 reviews)
🏙️ City	Paddington
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	playground cycling path walking/jogging path public toilets bbq picnic shelter cafe dog off-leash area parking

🕐 Opening Hours

Day	Hours
Wednesday	06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Thursday	06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Friday	06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Saturday	06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Sunday	06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Monday	06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Tuesday	06:30 AM-05:30 PM

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Family Playground Fun ✅

Centennial Park is a top spot for families with kids, featuring playgrounds including a wild park that’s a real adventure for the little ones. You can hire two-seater bikes where kids can sit up front, making it a bonza way for the whole family to explore the park together. There’s plenty of open space for kids to run around, plus picnic and BBQ areas perfect for a family arvo. Toilets are plentiful, so it’s easy to keep the young ones comfortable throughout your visit. The playgrounds and family facilities make it a great day out for parents and kids alike.

Beautiful Views That'll Take Your Breath Away 🌅

This park is a real beaut with its sprawling open fields, scenic ponds, and stately trees that create a peaceful oasis right in the heart of Sydney. The well-maintained paths loop around lakes and through greenery, perfect for a leisurely walk or a brisk jog. Birdwatchers and nature lovers will be stoked by the variety of wildlife including black swans, cockatoos, bats, and ducks. Whether you’re catching a sunset or just soaking up the greenery, Centennial Park offers stunning natural beauty that’s easy to access and enjoy.

Get Active with Cycling, Running & More 🚴‍♀️

If you’re keen on staying active, Centennial Park has you covered with its extensive cycling and jogging tracks. The loop around the lake is just under 3.5 km, great for a family bike ride or a solid run. You can hire bikes on site, including four-person bikes that need a couple of fit mates to pedal up the hills. There are also horse riding areas and sports fields for cricket and soccer, making it a versatile spot for all sorts of outdoor exercise. It’s a top place to get your heart rate up while enjoying fresh air and greenery.

Chill Out with Picnics, BBQs & Quiet Spots 🍃

Looking for a peaceful arvo away from the city buzz? Centennial Park has plenty of picnic shelters and free BBQ areas scattered around, perfect for a laid-back family get-together or a quiet feed with mates. The park’s large open spaces and shady trees offer plenty of spots to kick back, read a book, or just watch the wildlife do their thing. With cafes nearby, you can grab a coffee or brekkie and enjoy the relaxed vibe. It’s a beaut place to unwind and soak up some nature without leaving Sydney.

Wildlife Wonders: Bats, Birds & More 🦇

Nature lovers will be chuffed with the wildlife at Centennial Park. The park is home to thousands of flying foxes (bats), black swans, cockatoos, ducks, and a variety of birds that make it a fantastic spot for birdwatching. You might even spot possums, reptiles, and eels around the ponds. The diverse flora and fauna add a special charm to the park, making it a great place for kids and adults to learn about Aussie wildlife while enjoying the outdoors. Just watch out for the St Andrew’s Cross spiders if you’re exploring the bushes!

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

Beautiful park, lot's facilities!
Good cycling / jogging track as well. Amenities were clean and well maintained.
You can rent bikes. Loop around the lake is just under 3.5 km
Their wild park is amazing for kids. So many toilets are around the park.
Bike tracks, horse track and training areas, sports fields playgrounds, cafes and coffee spots and generous leash free dog friendly areas
Centennial Park is home to thousands of these little creatures as well as black swans, penguins.
Nature’s Lover Delight, this park is a wonderful destination for birdwatching and observing various species
Free parking, Free BBQ areas, picnic areas.
Such a stunning park. Definitely worth a visit, whether that’s for a picnic, cycle, run, walk, to sit under a tree and read a book or head to one of the cafes.
The best park ever! Very spacious and evergreen