Duck River Nature Trail Stage 1 unveiled as Silverwater Park reopens

Published on 10 October 2025

Separated cycling and pedestrian paths, lighting upgrades, foreshore landscaping, and a bicycle repair stand are all part of a new-look Silverwater Park now open for the community to enjoy.

Silverwater Park is the first of three stages of the $28.1 million Duck River Nature Trail project and part of Parramatta’s global vision to be the best place for people to live, work and play.

City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Martin Zaiter said once complete, the project will create a natural green corridor from Silverwater to the heart of the City.

“People are craving more green spaces and we’re opening this hidden gem to provide our community and visitors with more opportunities for recreation,” Cr Zaiter said.

“The upgrades at Silverwater Park make walking and cycling safer and more accessible and when all stages are complete, the route will connect the M4 Shared Path to the Parramatta River foreshore paths and our CBD.”

Parramatta State MP Donna Davis said the cycleways would enhance Silverwater Park ultimately connecting to the Duck River Nature Trail stages 2 and 3.

"The NSW Government has provided $26.94 million for the construction of the Duck River Nature Trail,” Ms Davis said.

"Once completed this nature trail will unlock a part of our City the community currently has limited access to.

"The NSW Government is building better communities by ensuring we invest in the infrastructure to support our fast growing population."

The Duck River Nature Trail project is funded by the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program, Transport for New South Wales’ Get Active NSW Program, and City of Parramatta.

A refined concept design for Stage Two will now progress with Council approving the concept design at the September Council Meeting.

The Duck River Nature Trail is expected to be complete in its entirety in 2028.