Penrith’s City Park becomes reality

Penrith’s new green heart is beating strongly with City Park now officially open.

The momentous occasion was marked with a garden party earlier this month, following the completion of construction in late 2023.

The 7,000sqm park features a central lawn, 78-metre sunken rain garden, water features, amenities building with green roof, trees which will grow over time to provide natural shade, four pergolas, seating, and public artwork.

City Park provides an additional attraction for workers in Penrith City Centre. Already within proximity to an abundance of cafes and eateries, specialty and major retailers, and a swathe of bars and restaurants, the opening of City Park provides City Centre workers with a green space to relax and recharge during their lunch break.

In addition to the social, health and economic benefits, City Park will also play an important role in cooling the City. Green open space, natural shade from tree canopies and water features work together to mitigate the heat island effect and create a cool refuge.

The $19 million City Park project was funded through the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program ($8.23 million) and Public Spaces Legacy Program ($4 million), in partnership with Council ($6.81 million).