Concept design unveiled for Penrith’s new City Park

Penrith City Council has unveiled the concept design for its new 7000 metre2 City Park - a significant open space in a prime location on the corner of Henry Street and Station Streets, Penrith – which will be a vibrant, thriving, green space with something for everyone and plenty of opportunities to meet, retreat, eat, be active and celebrate together.

The concept design was informed by the ideas and input provided by the community during consultation last year and responds to their main request to bring nature into the city centre.

Key features include a variety of large trees to provide shade, a sensory garden, several water features, as well as natural landscaping to transform the space into an urban retreat.

The concept design aims to stimulate the day and night time economy by attracting residents, visitors and investors. 

Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler said the delivery of the concept design is an important milestone in this project and offers an exciting glimpse into the future of Penrith’s new city park. 

Mayor Fowler notes “Council has been working with the community on this project for a number of years and it is wonderful to see our shared vision for City Park starting to take shape.

“The concept design for City Park showcases elements for cooling the city through smart technology, creative design and natural landscaping to create an iconic destination within the City Centre that we can all be proud of.

“City Park will unlock the City Centre precinct to major opportunities and alongside other city-shaping projects such as Soper Place, Regatta Park, Gipps Street Recreation Precinct, will strengthen Penrith’s position as Western Sydney’s most liveable city.”

The detailed design of City Park is progressing over the coming months and further community consultation will take place in late 2020. Construction is due to start in late 2021 and the project set to be complete by early 2023.

View the concept design and find out more at penrith.city/citypark   

Image: The concept design for City Park delivers on the community's aspirations for the space to be a natural retreat in the City Centre.