Natural Areas

Nature Changes a City

It creates a feeling of connection and gives us great places to go - with family, friends, or to spend time alone.

Creating a City in nature takes planning, it doesn’t just happen organically. The following statements guide Council’s actions in planning a City in Nature. We:

Need to protect and enhance our parks and green spaces
Must protect the health of our bushland and waterways
Want a City that’s shady and cool
Want to restore the Parramatta River to its former glory

Bushland

Discover Council’s bushland areas, biodiversity, walks and volunteering programs to enjoy and protect nature.

Wildlife

Learn about Council’s work to protect local wildlife, manage pests and support habitats across our city.

Waterways

Discover how Council protects and manages local waterways - explore rivers, catchments, water quality, history, and sustainability.

Parks and Green Space

Discover Council’s parks and green spaces, offering places to relax, play and connect with nature across our city.

Urban Forest

Learn about Council’s Urban Forest strategy to grow, protect and sustain our city’s trees for a greener future.