New pavilion and water play equipment among offerings at Penrith’s Regatta Park

Penrith City Council has advised that the new undercover pavilion and water play equipment at Regatta Park opens today. The 112-metre-long pavilion is the final stage in the Regatta Park project which also features a sandpit with slide and diggers, toilet amenities and kiosk.

The park is a focal point for recreation, leisure and nature on the banks of the Nepean River. It features an adventure playspace, junior cricket oval, outdoor fitness equipment, picnic and BBQ areas, green space, 90-space car park and an amenities building.

Regatta Park has been jointly delivered by Penrith City Council and the Australian and NSW Governments. Each government contributed $7.5 million as part of the Western Parkland City Liveability Program. 

A central staircase and pathways lead to the river foreshore, with over-water viewing platforms and kayak launch areas.

Council will seek to award an operator for the kiosk in the new year to further boost the appeal of the park and give people more dining options along the river. 

Regatta Park was identified as a priority project in Council’s Our River Master Plan, which is a strategic plan to protect and enhance the Nepean River.

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney noted “thousands of locals and visitors head to the Nepean River every week to be close to nature, to exercise, play, and socialise, making it one of our community’s most important natural assets.

“It’s fantastic to see the appeal of the river boosted even more with the completion of the final stage of Regatta Park, which has been a priority for Penrith City Council as part of the Our River Master Plan.

“I’m sure we will see plenty of families and children enjoying the free water play area throughout summer months.

“Regatta Park complements other significant projects around the Nepean River in recent years including the upgrade of Tench Reserve and construction of a new boat ramp, restoration of the historic Police Cottage, and improved pathways.”

A community event to celebrate the completion of Regatta Park is planned for 2025.

Find out more at penrith.city/regattapark   

Image top. Member for Penrith Karen McKeown OAM, Penrith Mayor Todd Carney and Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman test out the water flow trays and pumps at Regatta Park ; Image below: Penrith Mayor Todd Carney, Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman and Member for Penrith Karen McKeown OAM in the new sandpit at Regatta Park.