Park Upgrades

Council is replacing 7 playgrounds under the 2025/26 playground replacement program. Please select the links below to find out more about each playground project.

• Rapanea Community Forest
• Williams Reserve
• Elizabeth Macarthur Park
• Palestine Park
• Hughes Avenue Reserve
• Willmot Reserve
• Marri Badoo Reserve

Council is replacing 4 playgrounds under the 2024/25 playground replacement program. Please select the links below to find out more about each playground project.

• Mobbs Lane Reserve
• W R Musto
• Shannons Paddock
• Kim Rutherford Reserve

Burlington Memorial Park and Hospital Farm Reserve are much-loved green spaces in Northmead which are set to undergo community-focused improvements thanks to a $100,000 funding contribution from Sydney Water. City of Parramatta Council is now looking at ways to enhance these areas.

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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 Financial Year (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.

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 and John Curtin Reserve. John Curtin Reserve is expected to be finished by the end of August.

Update: Max Ruddock Reserve completed August 2025

Council is upgrading Newington Reserve to improve facilities for the local community. The project includes a new amenities building with accessible toilets, change rooms, a kiosk, and storage, as well as upgrades to pathways and landscaping. These improvements aim to support local sports clubs, improve accessibility, and create a safer, more welcoming space for everyone.

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Council installed 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

Council has undertaken minor works at the base of Queen Avenue stairs on the northern side of the Parramatta River Foreshore. The work involved 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. Unfortunately, some of this new turf has been damaged in recent weather conditions with Council staff working with the contractor to repair.

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.

Work is scheduled to start the week commencing 12 May 2025 and will take approximately 3 weeks to complete, subject to wet weather.

View the site plan(PDF, 612KB)  

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 sports field lighting, realigned sports fields, a new circuit path with improved connections, and bush regeneration works in the Terrys Creek corridor.

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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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Council is delivering a masterplan to revitalise Sue Savage Reserve and Reynolds Park in Toongabbie. The vision includes a new skate park, BMX pump track, fitness equipment, accessible amenities, extra parking, upgraded drainage, and improved landscaping. Designed in consultation with the local community, these upgrades will create a welcoming, multi-generational space for recreation and relaxation.

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• Anna Maria King Park - completed May 2024
• Peggy Womersley Reserve - completed September 2024
• Rosella Park - completed April 2024
• Thane Street Reserve - completed April 2024

• Caroline Chisholm Park - completed October 2024
• Joseph Knox Park - completed January 2025
• Alice Watkins Reserve - completed March 2025
• David Scott Reserve - completed March 2025

Completed June 2022

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Completed April 2024

Completed April 2025

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.

Council adopted the Community and Crown Land Plan of Management on 4 December 2023

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Completed April 2025

Completed June 2024

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Completed May 2025

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!

Completed August 2024

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Completed August 2024

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.

Completed March 2025

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Completed January 2023

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Completed September 2024

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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 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
• Associated landscape works including access ramps and stairs

Completed December 2023

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Completed August 2022

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Completed late 2022

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Completed October 2024

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Completed January 2025

Completed October 2022

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