Lake Parramatta Walking Track upgrades

Please note: The Lake Parramatta Swimming Area is closed for winter. The first day of the 2025/2026 swimming season will be Saturday, 25 October 2025. Lifeguards will be onsite from 11am to 7pm. See our webpage for more information on swimming at Lake Parramatta.

Where can I get more information?

For more information on this project please contact the City of Parramatta's Customer Service Centre on 1300 617 058, or email naturalresources@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

Major upgrades in 2024

Following a $1.4 million transformation, Lake Parramatta opened for the 2024/2025 Swim season with a safer and more accessible swimming, while maintaining Council’s objective to preserve the natural feel of the swimming area. Designs for the upgrades also reflected community consultations.

Improvements included

  • Construction of an underwater retaining wall to create a sand bed or ‘beach’ within the swimming area to make entering and exiting the water easier.
  • Increasing safe water access through construction of footpaths, and other accessibility features such as handrails and traction treatments for steps.
  • Installation of a formal lifeguard viewing platform providing improved sightlines over the swimming area for lifeguards. The installation of an onsite emergency response beacon.
  • Installation of an outdoor shower and creation of new shaded areas, landscaping, garden beds and other features to improve the community’s enjoyment of the swimming area and its natural surrounds. Six (6) four-metre-high Eucalyptus trees and thousands of indigenous plant species restored bushland areas. Sandstone walls were installed to provide seating.
  • New signage, and a water-safety community education program completed the upgrades at this popular swimming destination.

The works were proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with Council.

A tranquil lake scene with calm water reflecting surrounding trees under a clear sky. Foreground features a prominent twisted tree trunk.

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A tranquil river winds through a lush forest under a clear blue sky. Dense trees line the rocky banks, reflecting serene calmness in the water.

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A serene riverside forest scene with tall eucalyptus trees on a rocky slope. Sunlight filters through the leaves, reflecting softly on the calm river.

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A kookaburra perches on a branch, surrounded by dense, leafy foliage. Its expression is serene, and the natural setting feels peaceful and lush.

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Dense foliage of a vine with vibrant purple flowers and elongated green leaves, set against a sunlit backdrop, conveying a lively, natural ambiance.

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A narrow dirt trail with a wooden bridge crosses a small creek in a lush forest. The path is surrounded by dense trees and green foliage, conveying tranquility.

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Wooden stairs with railing lead up a rocky path to a small wooden platform nestled among trees and greenery, conveying a rustic, natural feel.

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A tall heron with gray and white feathers stands on a sandy, rocky patch. Brown foliage in the background adds a natural, earthy tone to the scene.

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A brown and orange butterfly with eye-like patterns on its wings rests on a cluster of small white flowers, set against a vibrant green background.

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