Parks for People is an ambitious NSW Government program that sets a benchmark for high-quality public open space. In partnership with local councils, we are delivering diverse and community-driven parks across Greater Sydney.
These parks are legacy spaces, taking the vision and ideas of the community and combining them with innovative design to deliver the right type of park for future generations to enjoy.
Parks for People – Transport Oriented Development Program
The NSW and Commonwealth Governments are investing in new public open space to enhance liveability in growing communities.
We are delivering new public open space in Bankstown, Bella Vista and Kellyville as part of the Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precincts initiative. These projects are the first three identified out of seven to be delivered across key high growth areas over 3 successive phases.
The new public open spaces are being delivered first ahead of new development to ensure the liveability of areas and wellbeing of communities are prioritised.
$300 million is committed to support the precinct transformations from the NSW Government’s Housing and Productivity Contribution program. $228 million contribution from the Commonwealth Government ensures work can begin right away.
The investment will deliver high quality parks and playgrounds, and innovative urban squares first in precincts located near public transport and essential infrastructure.
We will be seeking community feedback in mid-2025 to help us finalise the designs for these important spaces.
Now open
The upgraded park opened in October 2024.
The upgraded Nandi Reserve opened to the public in July 2024.
The upgraded Carrawood Park opened in May 2023.
This popular and much loved park reopened to the public in February 2023.
The new park in Beaumont Hills is now open to the public after a multi-million-dollar transformation.
Future projects
Now in construction.
Now in construction.
Stay up to date as we reimagine a new park for the Illawarra.
About Parks for People
Parks for People is a $50 million program to create better access to public open space across Greater Sydney.
In partnership with local councils and the community, new and improved parks that can be enjoyed by the community as a place to relax, exercise, have fun, connect with families and friends and breathe in the beauty of well-designed public open spaces.
Phase 1 – Engaging with ideas
In Phase 1 of the Parks for People Program, we successfully engaged with the community to gather innovative ideas for enhancing their local parks. Residents shared their visions and aspirations for these public open spaces through workshops, discussions and surveys. This collaborative effort provided valuable insights that informed future improvements.
Phase 2 – Draft concept plan
Following the first engagement phase and technical research, we created exciting new designs to share with the community. The second stage of engagement sought further feedback on the draft concept designs.
We released the draft concept designs for Carrawood Park, Tench Reserve, Beaumont Hills, Nandi Reserve, George Kendall Riverside Park, Leppington, and Appin Park.
Phase 3 – Final concept
In the third and final engagement phase, we presented the final designs for each project.
Each park is planned and developed in close collaboration with local councils and the community to make sure the specific environmental, cultural, social and economic values are considered in the design.
The vision and ideas of the community and its stakeholders, combined with innovative design, will help create the right type of park for each community.
Concept designs began in 2020 and 2021 with construction starting in late 2021. We expect all parks to be delivered in 2025.
Timelines for each of the parks vary and are updated on the specific project pages.
In June 2020, we confirmed the location of the new and improved parks across Greater Sydney.
- New parks at Appin, Beaumont Hills and Leppington.
- Park improvements for Carrawood Park, George Kendall Riverside Park, Nandi Reserve and Tench Reserve.
Resources
- Appin, Wollondilly (PDF, 2.2 MB)
- Beaumont Hills, The Hills Shire (PDF, 1.8 MB)
- Belrose and Frenchs Forest, Northern Beaches (PDF, 3.2 MB)
- Caddies Creek, Beaumont Hills (PDF, 1.7 MB)
- Carrawood Park, Carramar (PDF, 5.1 MB)
- George Kendall Riverside Park, Ermington (PDF, 2.6 MB)
- Leppington, Liverpool (PDF, 2.8 MB)
- Tench Reserve, Penrith (PDF, 3.1 MB)
- Appin, Wollondilly (PDF, 1.3 MB)
- Beaumont Hills, The Hills Shire (PDF, 1.1 MB)
- Belrose and Frenchs Forest, Northern Beaches (PDF, 1.5 MB)
- Caddies Creek Sports Complex, Beaumont Hills (PDF, 1 MB)
- Carrawood Park, Carramar (PDF, 2.9 MB)
- George Kendall Riverside Park, Ermington (PDF, 3.4 MB)
- Leppington, Liverpool (PDF, 2.5 MB)
- Tench Reserve, Penrith (PDF, 1.8 MB)
For more information about Parks for People, email [email protected]