Penrith City Council announces opening of new Gipps Street Recreation Precinct

Penrith City Council has announced the grand opening of the long-awaited 32-hectare sport and recreation destination in Claremont Meadows on 31st August 2024.

Residents and visitors will be able to experience the precinct for the first time, with an array of offerings including aquatic play, a floodlit skate park, pump track, parkour, children’s playspaces, sports fields, sports courts, outdoor fitness equipment, picnic areas, and more. 

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said the precinct has been a shared vision of Council and the community for a long time and shared “It’s been remarkable to watch the transformation of this site into a recreational space unlike anything else we’ve seen in Penrith. 

“The Gipps Street Recreation Precinct will be a community hub for generations to come and is something Penrith can be truly proud of.

“I can’t wait to share it with the community and look forward to seeing everyone at the grand opening, which will be packed with free activities, demonstrations, food, and entertainment.”

The $44.5 million Gipps Street Recreation Precinct project is funded by Council with the support of the NSW Government, which is contributing a combined $13.5 million through the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program ($7 million), Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund ($5 million), Greater Cities Sport Facility Fund ($1 million), and the Places to Play Program ($500,000).

The precinct is located at 34 Gipps Street, Claremont Meadows NSW 2747. 

Find out more at penrith.city/events 

Image top: Gipps Street Water playspace; image centre: Gipps Street Youth zone; image below: Aerial view of the Gipps Street sports fields