Penrith’s new City Park offers vibrant, communal green space

Penrith’s City Park, located in the City Centre, opened this week with the 7,000 sqm site having been transformed into a thriving green communal space.

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

Several water features including a circular water fountain, cascading pools with a connecting stream, and fog fountains will help to cool and refresh visitors to City Park in the warmer months. 

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said the completion of the highly anticipated City Park was a game changer for the City.

Mayor Carney shared “Penrith now has its very own vibrant, communal space in the City Centre for workers and shoppers to meet up and get some fresh air in the outdoors during the day, and for residents and visitors to enjoy special events in the evening.

“City Park will become a focal point for Penrith and help stimulate the local economy by attracting more people into the City Centre and encouraging them to explore our exciting shops, restaurants, bars and cafes.” 

“Thank you to the NSW Government for understanding the value of this transformative project and for supporting Council to bring City Park to life.” 

Allen Place laneway has also been widened and revitalised with a paved footpath, vehicle loading bay area, mountable kerb, garden beds, tree planting, and the installation of raised pedestrian thresholds as part of the project.

This project is funded by Penrith City Council and the NSW Government with NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully noting the jointly-funded project included a $4 million contribution from the NSW Government as part of the NSW Public Spaces Legacy program and funding through the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program. 

Council will hold an official opening and community event in City Park in early 2024, inviting the community to celebrate this iconic park.

Image top and below: City Park; image centre: Penrith Mayor Todd Carney, Member for Penrith  Cr Karen McKeown OAM, and Penrith City Council General Manager Andrew Moore cut the ribbon on City Park.