Revitalised community sportsground opened in North Parramatta

The NSW Government has opened ‘The Green’, a revitalised 8,000 metre² sportsground for the local community in Parramatta North in Western Sydney.

First established in 1879, The Green has been brought back to life as part of the revitalisation of the area in a collaboration between the City of Parramatta Council and the NSW Government’s Office of Sport that aims to deliver a diversity of education, research, commercial, cultural and residential outcomes and provide key social and community infrastructure.

A grassroots sporting space open for the general public and local sporting groups to enjoy, the site now provides accessible amenities, a rejuvenated turf playing surface, new temporary changeroom facilities and sustainable LED lighting.

Welcoming the new sporting space, NSW Minister for Lands and Property and Minister for Sport, Steve Kamper stated “The Green at Parramatta North is a wonderful outcome for the community, and a new open space for sports organisations to run their programs and activities.

“Between Parramatta Powerhouse, Parramatta Aquatic Centre and now ‘The Green’. The community offerings for Parramatta just keep getting better and better.

“I look forward to seeing our future Parramatta sports stars get their start at this fantastic new community sportsground.”

Lord Mayor of City of Parramatta, Sameer Pandey added “The Green at North Parramatta is an excellent new community sportsground providing a space to nurture the talented athletes of today and for generations to come.

“This sportsground is a terrific addition for our thriving population and for grassroots sports which is so essential in encouraging health, wellness and a sense of community in our great city.”

This space responds to Parramatta North’s history, including the stories from the Burramattagal people of the Dharug Nation, and of other Aboriginal people who have new and enduring connections to this place.