Parramatta Park - Parramatta
Address: Corner Pitt and Macquarie Streets
Parramatta, NSW 2150
Parramatta Park is a must see for visitors to Sydney. Colonists convict and free, were first successful in growing sufficient food to feed themselves here. The Parklands were too attractive to be reserved for subsistence cropping for long and were used by successive Governors as a respite from the stresses of running a very large open air prison. Following a determined public campaign, the area was gazetted a People's Park in 1858.
Ever since then the parklands have been Parramatta's backyard.
There are two fun playgrounds and children can ride safely on the sealed off-road area. Tucked in beside the Macquarie Street entrance is a large formal rose garden which contains a rare collection of heritage and species roses.
History enthusiasts will want to take the Curator's tour of the convict built, 18th century dairy building. Check out the Park's website for booking information and other events and festivals.
Opening times
Unrestricted pedestrian and vehicle access 6am to 6pm. During daylight savings, it is open from 6am to 8pm.
Contact
- Contact Information
- www.ppt.nsw.gov.au
- Corner Pitt and Macquarie Streets
Parramatta, NSW 2150 - Phone: (02) 8833 5000
- Fax: (02) 9689 1452
- parramatta.park@ppt.nsw.gov.au
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