Greater Sydney Parklands

Parramatta Park facilities

The park has a range of facilities for the comfort and enjoyment of visitors. Please treat the park’s facilities, plants and wildlife, and other visitors with respect and care.

People using the barbecue at Parramatta Park.

Picnic shelters

There are several picnic shelters throughout Parramatta Park that are available for use free of charge on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.  

There are also 7 shelters you can book. 

Book a shelter

People sitting at a picnic shelter.

Barbecues

There are 14 barbecues in the park, which are available, free of charge, for small gatherings on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Please be considerate when others are waiting their turn. Clear the space promptly once you have cleaned the barbecue thoroughly.

You can also bring your own gas, heat bead or charcoal- fuelled barbecue unless there is a total fire ban.  You must take used heat beads home after they cool.

When a total fire ban is declared, you can only use the park’s fixed barbecues or enclosed gas barbecues. Heat bead or charcoal barbecues are not allowed on total fire ban days. Please check the NSW Rural Fire Service website to see if there is a total fire ban before you set out. 

People at a barbecue station.

Playgrounds

There are 2 playgrounds at Parramatta Park.

The Paperbark Playground near the pedestrian entry to the George Street Gatehouse, is an inclusive playground. It is ideal for children and toddlers with varied mobility, including wheelchair users.

The Domain Creek playground opposite the Queens Road Gatehouse on the Westmead side of the park is suitable for all ages. 

Visit our playgrounds

Boy going down a slide.

Toilets

There are public toilets (include accessible toilets) throughout the park. 

Accessibility

There are accessible parking spots throughout the park. All permanent toilet facilities have an accessible toilet.

For major events, accessible parking is available for people who hold a Mobility Parking Scheme permit. To register for accessible parking and to receive information about the accessible viewing areas for each event, please email [email protected] with the subject line, ‘Accessible Parking for <Insert Event Name>’.  

Rubbish disposal 

We aim to recycle as much waste as possible. When you visit the park, please separate your rubbish and place it in the bins provided, or take it with you. 

Dog access

Our furry friends are welcome, but they must always be on a leash. You must clean up after them and dispose of their waste thoroughly and appropriately.

Water stations

There are numerous locations around the park where you can wash your hands or fill up water bottles.

All locations are supplied by Sydney Water, not rain or river water. Water access points are accessible 24 hours a day, except for those in amenity blocks, which are only open during park vehicle access hours.