Bush School at Parramatta Park

Wed 02 Sep '26 – Wed 16 Dec '26 (WEEKLY event)

Overview

Bush School is a nature play program for 2.5 - 5 year olds and their carers, set in the heart of Parramatta Park. It's about climbing, collecting, splashing, balancing, building, and wandering - without rushing to the next thing. Each week at Bush School, we follow the rhythms of the season – discovering what's happening in the park right now! Their sessions are guided by weather, local wildlife, and children's curiosity, allowing us to…

Bush School is a nature play program for 2.5 - 5 year olds and their carers, set in the heart of Parramatta Park. It's about climbing, collecting, splashing, balancing, building, and wandering - without rushing to the next thing.

Each week at Bush School, we follow the rhythms of the season – discovering what's happening in the park right now!

Their sessions are guided by weather, local wildlife, and children's curiosity, allowing us to respond to what we find and what captures their imagination each day.

Meeting point: The Dairy, Parramatta Park
Best Parking: Long Avenue, Parramatta Park

Each session is child-led and open-ended. There are cubbies to build, ropes to tie, bugs to watch and plenty of dirt to dig. Kids set the pace. Educators support the play. Adults stay and get involved, learning alongside their child through nature connection and hands-on activities.

What to expect.

Hands-on nature play and outdoor exploration
Sensory activities and creative arts
Bushcraft and storytelling
Carer-child connection through shared learning
Practical take-home ideas for nature play
Curiosity-led sessions shaped by weather, wildlife and children's interests.

Location

The Dairy, Parramatta Park

Macquarie Street Parramatta NSW 2150 Australia

Get directions
Location - Macquarie Street Parramatta NSW 2150 Australia

FAQs

Accessibility

Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)

Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges

Train your staff in disability awareness

Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)