Park &amp; playground works

Nimrod Street rest area upgrade

Park & playground works

We’re upgrading this reserve to make it a more pleasant space for everyone to enjoy.

Archibald Memorial Fountain restoration and conservation works

Park & playground works

We’re restoring and conserving this great work of public art for future generations.

Completed · Sydney

Park & playground works

Upgrade works for Lawrence Hargrave Reserve

We’re improving this park to make it safer and more welcoming.

Completed · Elizabeth Bay

Park & playground works

Improving McKee Street Reserve Playground, UltimoCompleted · Ultimo

Park & playground works

Woolloomooloo Playground upgrade

Our planned upgrade of Woolloomooloo Playground.

Completed · Woolloomooloo

Park & playground works

Wimbo Park redesign

We’ll create a bigger, better and beautiful public space, extending from Bourke to South Dowling streets.

New seats for The Drying Green, Zetland

Park & playground works

We’re installing 6 new precast concrete seats on the main open lawn of the park.

Completed · Zetland

Park & playground works

Improving Arthur Reserve, Darlinghurst

We’re improving this reserve to make it a more pleasant space for everyone to enjoy.

New pedestrian crossing works at Sydney Park

Improving streets & public spaces

Improvements include traffic signals, new pathways and landscaping near the cycling centre.

Completed · Alexandria

Park & playground works

Improving Fred Miller Reserve, Surry Hills

We’re improving this reserve to make it a more pleasant space for everyone to enjoy.

Sydney Park renewal projects

Park & playground works

We’re rebuilding park entries and infrastructure, and carrying out landscaping works following the widening of Euston and Campbell roads.

As part of our program to look after our beautiful neighbourhood parks, the City of Sydney is upgrading Peace Park, Chippendale.

Park & playground works

Upgrade to Peace Park

Completed · Chippendale

Park & playground works

Upgrade works for Ethel Street Playground, Erskineville

We’re improving this popular neighbourhood playground to provide a greener and more pleasant space for everyone to enjoy.

Completed · Erskineville

Park & playground works

Upgrade works for Vine Street Reserve and Playground, Darlington

To meet the needs of this busy urban neighbourhood, we’re upgrading the reserve and playground on Vine Street.

Completed · Darlington

Park & playground works

Upgrading work at The Crescent and Federal Park

We’re creating more green open spaces and recreational areas for everyone to enjoy.

Completed · Annandale

Park & playground works

Returfing at Frances Newton Reserve, DarlinghurstCompleted · Darlinghurst

Park & playground works

Returfing at Lacrozia Playground, DarlinghurstCompleted · Darlinghurst

Park & playground works

Returfing at Isabella Hills Rest Area, NewtownCompleted · Newtown

Park & playground works

Lawrence Hargrave Reserve upgradeCompleted · Elizabeth Bay

Park & playground works

Upgrade works for Bridge Street rest area

We’re improving this rest area on Swanson Street, next to Erskineville train station, to make it greener and more pleasant for everyone to enjoy.

Completed · Erskineville

Park & playground works

Ernest Wright Playground upgrade

We’re improving this popular neighbourhood playground in Newtown for everyone to enjoy.

Upgrade works for the playground at Blackwattle Bay Park, Glebe

Park & playground works

We’re improving this popular neighbourhood playground to provide a greener and more pleasant space for everyone to enjoy.

Upgrade to Maureen Oliver Reserve

Park & playground works

We’re giving this reserve an upgrade to make it a more pleasant space for everyone to enjoy.

Completed · Erskineville

Park & playground works

Improving Minogue Crescent Reserve, Forest Lodge

We’re upgrading this reserve to make it a more pleasant space for everyone to enjoy.

Upgrade works for Little Cleveland Street Reserve

Park & playground works

We’re improving Little Cleveland Street Reserve in Redfern to make it greener and more pleasant for everyone to enjoy.

Improving Clyne Reserve, Millers Point

Park & playground works

Work to improve this public parkland was completed in July 2022.

Completed · Millers Point

Park & playground works

Upgrade works for Ernest Pedersen Reserve, Glebe

The works will retain the quiet and peaceful character of the space and include a new path layout, play area and more space for wildlife.

Upgrade works for Cardigan & Darghan Street Reserve, Glebe

Park & playground works

We’re working to improve this public parkland for everyone to enjoy.

Upgrade works for Strickland Park, Chippendale

Park & playground works

The park and playground will be improved for everyone to enjoy.

Completed · Chippendale

Park & playground works

Upgrade works for Palmerston Avenue Steps and Sarah Peninton Reserve

These works will help people move around more easily in a greener and more pleasant space.

Shannon Reserve Playground upgrade

Park & playground works

New equipment and an upgrade for the well-loved playground at Shannon Reserve on Crown Street.

Fig Lane Playground upgrade

Park & playground works

New equipment including a double swing set, play structures, rubber softfall and a nature play area.

Completed · Ultimo

Park & playground works

Upgrade works for Daniel Dawson Reserve, Alexandria

The park and playground will be upgraded with features for everyone to enjoy.

New plants and seating for everyone to enjoy.

Park & playground works

Womerah Gardens upgrade

Upgrade works for Hollis Park Playground, Newtown

Park & playground works

Access will be improved and we'll provide new play equipment and places to sit.

Completed · Newtown

Park & playground works

Upgrade works for Beaconsfield Park, Beaconsfield

Access will be improved, new play equipment will be installed and new seating added.

Completed · Beaconsfield

Park & playground works

Installing new outdoor fitness hub at Pirrama Park

Accessible and free fitness equipment for everyone to enjoy on the northern lawn.

Completed · Pyrmont

Park & playground works

Ross Street Playground upgrade

The public place in Forest Lodge now has better access, new play equipment and places to sit.

Kings Lane Reserve upgrade

Park & playground works

We have completed work to upgrade the park between Bourke and Thomson streets in Darlinghurst.

New Sydney Park bike track

Park & playground works

We worked with local communities to design and build one of Australia's best riding facilities for children.

Completed · Alexandria

Park & playground works

New outdoor fitness area in Waterloo Park

We've installed exercise stations for locals and visitors to enjoy.

New skate ramp in Waterloo

Park & playground works

About 50 skaters flocked to the outdoor space and tried out the 1.5m-high half pipe addition to Fernside skate park.

Completed · Waterloo

Park & playground works

Lance Preschool Playground upgrade

We've upgraded the public space, making it a more pleasant and safe space for children to enjoy.

Frances Newton Reserve – new park created

Park & playground works

We worked with our communities to design a green space for everyone to enjoy.

Kimberley Grove Reserve Playground – improvement works

Park & playground works

New features make the playground a more pleasant space for everyone to enjoy.

Improving Chelsea Street Reserve – upgrade works

Park & playground works

The changes resulted in this reserve being upgraded for everyone to enjoy.

We built a green space in Forest Lodge, extending the network of parklands along the harbour foreshore through to adjacent neighbourhoods.

Park & playground works

New park for Harold Park

Chelsea Street Playground upgrade works

Park & playground works

Improvements including a new artificial grass area, table and seating, and natural greenery.

Completed · Redfern

Park & playground works

Victoria Park improvements

We created a better recreation space for everyone to enjoy and improved the water quality of Lake Northam in the centre of the park.

Reg Bartley Oval: New lighting and fence works

Park & playground works

New lights in Reg Bartley Oval and Rushcutters Bay Park will make the park safer.

Completed · Rushcutters Bay

Improving streets & public spaces

Sydney Park wetlands: Major works, creation and history

Our water reuse project has been honoured with leading industry prizes.

Completed · Alexandria

Park & playground works

Redfern Park major upgrade works

Redfern Park’s $32 million facelift opened up the area around the playing field to provide much-needed open space.

Completed · Redfern

Park & playground works

Jack Shuttleworth Reserve improvements

Completed works include balance beams and stepping logs, new seating and pathways.

Playground on Kepos Street upgrade

Park & playground works

Swings and a sandpit have been installed plus more seating and trees.

Foveaux Street Reserve improvements

Park & playground works

Works included planting new shrubs and grasses, and a new paved entrance for improved accessibility.

Bowden Playground upgrade

Park & playground works

Improvements include new play equipment, seating, timber deck and gates.

Restoring one of our first water bubblers, Frazer Fountain

Park & playground works

The excellent example of early, decorative drinking sources in Sydney has been revitalised to its former glory.

Sweetacres Park: New shade sails work

Park & playground works

We installed 2 new shade sails for the playground and sandpit in Sweetacres Park at the corner of Mentmore Avenue and Cressy Street, Rosebery.

Completed · Rosebery

Improving streets & public spaces

Glebe foreshore improvement works

The final stage has delivered an uninterrupted 2.2km stretch of waterfront pathway from Bicentennial Park in the west to Bridge Road in the east.

Redfern Park playground upgrade

Park & playground works

The changes have made this playground safer and more enjoyable for children.

Renwick Street playground upgrade

Park & playground works

New equipment makes it a more pleasant space for children and families.

Turruwul Park fitness hub installation works

Park & playground works

We installed new outdoor exercise equipment and upgraded the tennis hit-up wall and court space in Rosebery.

Completed · Rosebery

Park & playground works

John Street Reserve improvement works

As part of the City’s urban ecology action plan, creating habitat pockets and corridors – like John Street Reserve – is vital in our efforts to increase native species numbers and maintain our unique biodiversity in the urban environment.

Mary O’Brien Reserve: New shade sails work

Park & playground works

We’ve extended protection from the sun in the Zetland playground.

Completed · Zetland

Park & playground works

Fitzroy Gardens: New shade sail works

We've installed a new shade sail in Fitzroy Gardens playground for park users to enjoy the area at all times of the day.

Observatory Hill Rotunda upgrade

Building & facility upgrades

The hireable outdoor space, with its panoramic views over Sydney Harbour, underwent a $500,000 restoration to ensure it remains a photographic must for sightseers and marrying couples.

Quarry Green upgrade works

Park & playground works

Ultimo residents and visitors can enjoy more green open space after the park's makeover.

Completed · Ultimo

Park & playground works

New pocket park in Newtown

The old council depot on the corner of O'Connell and Longdown streets in Newtown was demolished to make way for a new 15m by 10m green space.

Completed · Newtown

Park & playground works

Jubilee Park Playground renewal works

The public space has been renewed to give children of all ages an exciting space to enjoy.

Janet Beirne Reserve upgrade works

Park & playground works

A range of great new facilities for the community to enjoy including lighting for safety.

Completed · Beaconsfield

Park & playground works

O’Briens Lane Reserve upgrade works

Providing the local community with a high-quality park that maximises useable green space and has improved pedestrian access.

Reconciliation Park playground renewal works

Park & playground works

The improvements have created a better park for everyone.

Completed · Redfern

Park & playground works

St James Park improvement works

We worked closely with local communities to give the Glebe green space fantastic new facilities.

Paddington Reservoir Gardens restoration works

Park & playground works

These renewal works won the prestigious 2009 Australian Award for Urban Design, from a field of 42 nominated projects.

Completed · Paddington

Park & playground works

Prince Alfred Park upgrade works

The extensive upgrade to Prince Alfred Park includes a refurbished swimming centre, new tennis and basketball courts, play areas, and the renovated Coronation Centre community space.

Pirrama Park: Major works, creation and history

Park & playground works

The former water police site at Pyrmont has been transformed into a stunning waterfront park.

Completed · Pyrmont

Park & playground works

HJ Foley Park upgrade works

The improvement works at HJ Foley Park included the restoration of the Wireless House, a new playground, paths and lighting.