VOLUME 24

- PTHEc,rklznc. MAGAZINE OF CENTENNIAL PARKLANDSs Directions

WELCOME TO ME SPRING Rymg. See what is happening Mure of ' For those who enjoy ISSUE OF PARKLANDS. in the NSW National Parks, trees by managing a program participating in activities rather Royal Botanic Gardens, for its aging tree population. than watching, the JP Morgan So many exciting events have Parrarnatta Park, Many of the trees that dominate Chase challenge and Walk to been scheduled for this season. Harbour Federation Trust, the canvas of Centennial Cure Diabetes offer a chance After the chill of the winter Sydney Olympic Park and of Parklands are now over-mature. to get involved in these popular months, spring brings with it an course Centennial ParWands. Read more about the initiatives events which will again be held abundance of activities to enjoy and planning Centennial in Centennial Parklands. The day should prove to be a during the warmer days in Parklands is undertaking lot of fun as well as informative I would also like to thank all Centennial Parklands. to manage this process. so I hope you come along and those who participated in our Last year, Centennial Parklands make the most of the occasion. Centennial Parklands has reader survey. We had a great held its first Open Day which implemented a Visitor Safety response and will be evaluating In September, the Sydney was a great success. This year, and Compliance Program all suggestions. The winner Morning Herald Good Food we are hoping for an even to ensure the safe use of of the $1 00 voucher for a meal Month is hosting its inaugural bigger community response. Centennial Parklands by all at the Centennial Parklands Spring Picnic in Centennial We will be launching our Healthy park users. The program is Restaurant is announced in this Park. A fantastic selection of Parks Healthy People program aimed at increasing visitor issue. Congratulations and small goods, cheeses and wine which is designed to promote safety and visitor's perceptions thank you for participating. will be on sale to suit every the physical, mental and social of safety, ensuring that gourmet's needs. Bring along This season is a very busy one health benefits to individuals Centennial Parklands provide a your empty picnic basket to fill so come and enjoy all spring and the community from visits safe environment for all people with the many goods on offer has to offer in Centennial to parks and gardens. The and activities. Increasing and enjoy a leisurely meal or Parklands. program focuses on wellness opportunities for access to pick up some essentials for encompassing better physical Centennial Parklands by all that gourmet snack. and mental well being and users and better managing the preventing disease and illness. Centennial Parklands is now use of vehicles in Centennial Key Sydney parks agencies in the third year of a five-year Parklands will help create a have joined forces to host a replanting program. The safer environment for all park Marlene Krasovitsy fun-filled day with activities Tree Master Plan has been users. Read more about the Acting Director from tai chi to bushwalking implemented to maintain the program in this issue. and from healthy eating to kite Contents

Piuldands Magazine is published quarterly by the Centennial Park & Moore Park Trust: 3 Parkbench 7 Queens Park Master Plan a Flower of the Season Locked Bag 15, Paddington NSW 2021. - Centennial Parklands IS managed by the 4 Visitor Safety 7 Spring Picnic Friends News Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust. 2 Trustees: Professor John Niland AC Healthy Parks (Cha~rman),Jill Anderson. David Lfxkie, 5 Healthy People Life Cycle of Trees 3 Recipe Mlchael Marx AM. Margaret Varady, - John Walker, Sarah Whyte, Annabelle Bennett. 6 Bird in the Park 10 Highlights 14 Spring Calendar Ediiwial team: Anne Ferguson, Julie Hunter Ward Person in the Park E.S Marks Field 1 Jser Guide 11 I V

Photography: Ian Lever Jan Kuczerawy Printed on recyded paper Cover: Miscanthus sinem's, mcommonly known as Eubla Parkbench

RESULTS OF REAMR SURVEY RUGBY WORW CUP DOG WUCY Don't miss the tast chance to Thank you to all readers who Rugby fans will come into In 2001, Centennial Parklands viewtheartwwksoflocalartist took the time to complete the their own with seven weeks of embarked on a consultation ~Platt.Austinrecently reader survey in the last issue action dominating the sporting plan for off-leash dog walking passedwattheageof of PaMan&. Your responses Landscape~1OoCtober areas in Centennial Parklands 91 and the TNst is fortunate were greatly appmdated and and 22 November. Forty eight fobwhg the introduction of the to have had this opportunity we will be evaluating the matches are beKlg played over Companm AniiAct 1998. 44 days in 10 cities using 11 todisplaysomeofhisHForks information you provided The chmpanm Animal venues and hosting 20 nations. to the public. The Mbition, over the next month. Reference Group (CARG) was The games will be broadcast whiiisonshawatthe formed and after extensive Forthemostpart,the to over three biaion viewers in Su~efldentSResidence, trials in the Federation Valley comments about the artides, 130countriesworldwide. will chon29Octoberthis inf . and area, Centennial Parklands dog The Moore Park Prednct will pdi and regulations will now and pitii.we will be considering play host to a number of Rugby allow dogs to be off-leash in fromloamto3pm. all suggestions and comments WolM Cup 2003 matches. At Federatian Valley, as long as in the surveys. Aussie Stadium, a number of they are under effective control. preliminary matches will be The 10 metre area around the The winner of the $100 held during the townament. Federation Pavilion continues voucher for a meal at the Centennial Parklands will also to be prohibited to dogs. Centennial Parwands host the referee training with Commerdal dog walkers Restaurant is Andrew Easton. two teams using the ES Marks agreed not to use Federation Congratulations. Athlet'i Field at Moore Park Valley during the trial to avoid 4 the impacts of overuse, an for their training. arrangement which has also been confirmed in Centennial Parklands dog policy and regulations. The aim of these Darklands Magazine regulations is to protect the ?~nderSt ~rvev national heritage significance of Federation Valley and the Commonwealth Stone housed in Federation Pavilion. Our thanks to everyone who contributed to this important program which we hope will Centennial Parklands .mprove the enjoyment of Dogs in the Parklands Centennial ParWands for all. BUIIIOIW-m- -MRDOPIO*ICld-ULPU~ Please diany enquiries to Centennial Parklands on (02) 9339 6699. The new procedures relating to the on-leash and off-leash reguhtions will be enforced by ParMands' Rangers. Any enquiries should be directed to Centennial Parldands Administration on (02) 9339 6699. . Safety First for Centennial Parklands ' Visitors

entennial Parklands Rangers can issue official The following offences will be Centennial Parklands intends has implemented a cautions and/or penalty notices. specifically targeted under the to promote and encourage Visitor Safety Program Program. These were identified people to play an important The VSP will focus on a range (VSP) to ensure the safe use from visitor surveys and public role in ensuring their actions of strategies to deal with Park of Centennial Parklands by all complaints as issues of of and activities are courteous users who breach regulations. park users. considerable concern: and mindful of others when These are: visiting Centennial Parklands. With usage of Centennial Traffic offences, specifically The conservation of Centennial Parklands continuing to Inform - Communication (both vehicles exceeding the Parklands relies on park users increase, greater pressure is written and verbal) between 30 Kph speed limit, and Rangers working together placed on this unique resource park users and Rangers to vehicles driving contrary to ensure the experience and to balance the needs of the educate users on permissible to Stop signs expectation people seek when various groups that use the and non-permissible activities Inappropriate and/or visiting Centennial Parklands Park. A set of guiding principles in Centennial Parklands and/or, offensive behaviour has been developed in an effort is met. Official Caution (warning) - Training cyclists, specifically to accomplish a number of Consultation with people An official caution is a warning riding in a group of more than goals. These include increasing interested in being involved in to a person that they have 15 or more than two abreast visitor safety and visitor's this process is encouraged. committed an offence against perceptions of safety, ensuring Cyclists and rollerbladers not If you are interested in more an Act. Official cautions will that Centennial Parklands wearing helmets information, please contact the be issued to a person if it is provides a safe environment Dog offences, specifically Coordinator, Access and Safety deemed by a Ranger that there for all people and activities, dogs not under effective on (02) 9339 6617. are circumstances which do increasing opportunities for control by leash, cord or not warrant a penalty notice. You can help us ensure access to Centennial Parklands chain and An official caution is a written by all users and to better Centennial Parklands is a notice which will be issued to Illegal trading in Moore Park manage the use of vehicles safe and enjoyable place for all the person and a duplicate is in Centennial Parklands. who visit by contacting Ranger also held by the Trust. Security on 0412 718 61 1 if Although the program has you see anything you believe Penalty Notice - A penalty commenced, it may take up may be a dangerous or unsafe notice will be issued to a to 12 months to reach the situation. H person when it has been degree of coverage and scope Centennial Parklands is aiming identified by a Ranger that the person has committed an to attain. offence against any Act under Trust Rangers and Ranger which the Ranger can act. Security Officers will be the The decision to inform, issue an primary personnel within official caution or issue a penalty Centennial Parklands to notice will be at the discretion of implement the VSP. Police will the Ranger who identifies that also be an integral part of the an offence has occurred. program assisting Rangers in targeting and enforcing Centennial Parklands will regulation breaches. continue to involve and consult with cornmunlty groups and Both Trust Rangers and Ranger individuals in relation to codes Security Officers are Authorised and pdi.Guidelines will be Officers under the Centennial drawn up in conjunction with the Park and Moore Park Trust Act Regulations to ensure people 1999 and are able to enforce visiting Centennial Parklands the Regulations through penalty conduct their activities safely notices. Rangers are also and without interference with Authorised Officers under other Parklands visitors or the certain sections of other Acts environment. including the Roads Traffic General Act 1999, the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, the Companion Animals Act 1998 and the Impounding Act 1993. Healthy Parks Healthy People

regular visit to your local Wildlife Service along with "We don't necessarily want The Vctorians found that not parkorgardensisgood NSW Health, Department of people to undertake a heavy only did the program provide A for your physical, mental Tourism, Sport and Recreation titness regime. What we want real community health outcomes and social wellbeing. This is the and other government and is for people to get out and butitalsoincreasedthe key message being promoted non-government agencies to use the parks that dot Sydney. communrty's sense of value in through the Healthy Parks launch a program that will There are innumerable ways the parks. Healthy People program being provide physical alternatives to to enjoy and get to know "By launching HeyParks launched on Sunday 26 static pastimes in order to get our parks. in Centennial Park. %3 our community more active - Healthy People in Sydney, 'Take a walk, include the family and healthier. wehopetorepeatthe The Healthy Parks Healthy and friends, ride a bike or put on V~oriansuccess - both for People launch event will feature Centennial Parklands, given its the trainers and have a bit of a the community and the parks a range of sporting, artistic and status within the rnetropol'i jog. Walk or run under the trees themselves," Sarah Dinning said. cultural events and activities area, will be a major focus of this or along the paths that meander In addition to the sporting and for all the family including initiative. Centennial Parklands through our parks. Picnic in the cultural activities on the day, cooking demonstrations, Marketing and Community park with family or friends or let Sydneysiders are invited to kite flying, tai chi, outdoor art Relatiis Manager, Sarah the kids ride their bikes in a safe enjoy a variety of stalls offering and bushwalking. The event Dinning, says that 'dlness' is environment. There are health health related advice, cooking launches an ongoing program at the core of the Healthy Parks benefits and social benefits demonstrations, healthy food developed to encourage the HayPeople program. to be gained by an hour or and a range of entertainment. idea that spending recreation an afternoon in the park." "Wdlness encompasses time in a well mainta~nedpark The Hon. Sandra Nori, MP, better physical and mental This is the first time Sydney's environment leads ta greater Minister for Tourism and Sport well being and helps prevent park administrators have health and fanes of both and Recreation and Minister for disease and illness. It's about combined to spread the individuals and society. Women will launch the Healthy making our community "parks message" city wide. Centennial Parklands has healthier and making our lies Parks Healthy People initiative "It's based on the highly at the event. combined with Sydney Olympic more enjoyable," she said. successful program of the same Park, the Royal Botanic "What we're aiming to do is to name that was introduced in Gardens, Park, get people first to know their Victoria a couple of years ago," NSW National Parks and parks and then to use them. Sarah Dinning said. Bird in the Park - Spring BY TRWOR WALLER

he Tawny Frogrnouth is At night it hunts mostly ground the eggs by day and the female probably the best-known dwelling creatures, large insects, at night. The eggs hatch after T Australian nocturnal bird. frogs, spiders and small about 30 days and the chicks By day, it can occasionally be mammals. It sits watchfully on leave the nest after about seen in typical camouflage branches, fence posts or low four weeks. pose, sitting on an exposed perches from which it glides Typical habitat for the 'Tawny' branch close to the trunk. silently down to take prey on includes forests, rainforest His grey mottled and streaked the ground. plumage looks like old margins, woodlands, parks and The call of the Tawny weathered wood. When it is open eucalypt forests. It can Frogmouth is quite resonant be found all over the country disturbed or feels threatened in the dark and sounds like a it adopts a "broken branch" where the habitat suits it. low, pulsing "oom-oom-oom" pose. It stretches out its body, There are two places in which can be difficult to locate. raising its beak into the air and Centennial Parklands to look Its flimsy nest is built on a mimic a broken branch. The for them. They have nested horizontal fork, constructed of bristles above the beak looking in Lachlan Swamp and in the sticks placed across the fork like the jagged end of a branch. pines near the children's cycle and lined with leaves. Nesting Its yellow eyes look through track. If you should find a bird takes place from August to narrow slits and its head turns roosting during the day please December and two to five eggs to follow movement. take care not to disturb it. are laid. The male incubates rn

Person in the Park - odd Philpott

odd Philpott has been his fitness pursuits after the towards purchasing sporting He speaks about Centennial visiting Centennial accident and when he met equipment for amputees to Park as an oasis in the middle T Parklands since he was John Maclean, a handcycling improve their self esteem and of the city. "The best part of my a toddler. His memories of champion, he decided to take quality of lie. training run is when I do the Centennial Parklands are up that sport. warm-down laps. I roll past and When he is not training, Todd mixed. As a child and teenager just smell the flowers and gaze Since then Todd and John visits schools as a volunteer he used to run and play in at the scenery," he says. have become friends and and speaks to children Centennial Park, visit the ponds wUIarly train TDdd about and wonder at the magnificent how he strives for perfection Todd is now the National is an ambassador for the trees and wildlife. in his lie and his beloved sport. Handcycling Champion and John Maclean Foundation He says, 'Never give up. If is heading to Prague in Then something changed which last year raised over someone like me can be September for the Europe his life forever. In 1992, Todd $300,000 for the K for K Ride the only amputee to run a and World Championships. was involved in a motorcycle which was held in Centennial New York Marathon and A finish in the top three would accident on York Rd, near Park in June 2002. Money rep- my country, then mean qua&ng for the Athens Queens Park. He survived the raised by the Foundation goes think what you can do". Paralympics in 2004. rn accident but lost his right leg, amputated above his knee. Todd is philosophical about the accident and losing his leg. TO be upset about what you don't have is to waste what you do have," he says. His hwnour and big smile then come to the fore, "My tap dancing is a rile slow but the rest is 0.k." Todd visits the Park daily to train on his handcyde. a vehicle similar to a bicyde but powered by his arms. He wanted to cany on with

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A ---ma - A Queens a Master Plan

entennial Parklands Improving the sense of entry has prepared a strategic to the park by creating paved Master Plan for Queens entrances with seating and Park. The aim of the Master signage at key entry points Plan is to incorporate the Introduction of viewing relevant outcomes from the 'platforms' and seating areas Plan of Management into in the eastern parts of the Queens Park - that is, the park to take advantage of Transport Access and Parking elevated views Plan and the Tree Master Plan. Replanting trees to edges In addition to understanding and internal areas of the how the different plans would park to provide more shade affect the Queens Park area, and reconstructing the Centennial Parklands also perimeter canopy which is wanted to look at areas of a strong characteristic of improvement which could Centennial Parklands be undertaken as part of the Park Improvement Plan. The key elements of the plan are: Adaptive reuse of the existing maintenance building to a cafe/kiosk facility to ten year period. Upgrading the existing playground The draft Master Plan and Upgrading the existing accompanying report will be amenities buildings exhibited at the Centennial Parklands Administration Construction of a north/south Building, Cnr of Parkes and cycleway between Darley Rd Grand Drives, Centennial Park, and Queens Park Rd Wavedey Council Chambers Construction of perimeter and Libraw, Cnr Bondi Rd and cycleways as part of the Paul St, ~bndiJunction and Once the exhibition period is This will include a review of regional transport network Randwick complete, Centennial Parklands submissions and amendment and for recreational pursuits Service Centreg 30 Frances St, will commence the process for of the draft plan as appropriate. Improving pedestrian and Randwick from late September amending the Centennial Park cycle links with Centennial 2003. Submissions on the and Moore Park Trust Plan of callFor Centennialmore information Parklands please Park at the corner of York Rd draft Plan are invited until Management to include the and Musgrave Ave 30 November 2003. Queens Park Master Plan. on (02) 9339 6699. rn Spring Picnic in Centennial Park

he Sydney Morning of goods. Products will include be light entertainment and Herald's Good Food cheeses, preserves and activities for the kids. Public T Month turns six this chutneys, ice cream, bread, transport is strongly advised. year. Celebrate spring - and pasta, olives and a variety of Contact the transport infoline the warmer weather that smallgoods. on 131 500 or visit L1 accompanies it - at the first www.131500.com.a~ The Spring Picnic will be an ever Spring Picnic. It will be event for the whole family so This free event will include held on Sunday 21 September bring along a rug and an empty entertainment children's from 1 1am to 3pm. picnic basket to fill. Alcohol is activities and cooking Food producers from all around not permitted to be taken into demonstrations. Grab your NSW will gather in Centennial the event but it will be available appetite, friends and family and Park to sample, sell and on site - there are plenty of enjoy a great day in the Park. showcase their delicious array wines on offer. There will also TURIE!

II across Centennial Applying the family analogy conundrum - what was the lie the ever changing recreational Parklands, from the to Centennial Parklands' trees, span in an alien environment? and leisure needs of park A sandstone cliffs, through the majestic aged figs, the oak The answer is that no one users as well as changes in the open spaces and wetlands, trees, the melaleucas and the knows for sure. The Moreton the setting itself (modern life across Moore Park to the eucalypts are the central focus Bay Figs along Anzac Parade, and urban environment). planted in the 1860s, still show very edge of high density and epitomise the heritage of The combination of heritage evidence of growth. urbanisation, the figs, eucalypts, Centennial Parklands. and a modern urban Norfolk Island pines, Holm oaks, What Charles Moore and his This current generation of park environment has seen the wattles and a myriad of other eminent successor Joseph users is reaping the full benefit replication of the planting and species, totalling more than Maiden created was a grand of the visions of both Moore design patterns of Moore and 9,000 in all, are the very fabric but complex Victorian park with and Maiden but unless Maiden with the introduction of and the heritage of Sydney's exotic and native species. Moore replacement plans are both new native species and premier parklands. preferred Moreton Bay Fgs implemented, the legacies pockets of unique use, like the The 640 acres of sandy native (Ficus macrophylla) and Maiden of these two Directors will children's cycle track and the scrub and wetlands designated interjected with be lost to future generations. Avenue of Nations. to mark and celebrate the figs (Ficus rvbiginosa), grand In the words of Ted Hoare, No tree, says Ted Hoare, is first 100 years of European palms and paper barks Senior Arborist and a man removed unless it is dead or (Mdaleum quinquervia). settlement, has now bmethe approaching his third decade poses a threat to park users. preeminent Sydney parldands. During the regime of Moore in Centennial Parklands: "While But planning, and planting, Now, age is inexorably catching there was public disquiet at his we enjoy the thought and must continue if the Centennial up with the trees. choice of "the inevitable Moreton scope of Moore and Maiden Parklands vista, evident today, Bay Fig" but his legacy along now, we must ensure that it will still be evident in another In the human life cycle, the Anzac Parade has seen time is camed on in the future." 100 years. death of an aged and respected overcome initial displeasure. The Tree Master Plan for Centennial Parklands is now member of a family leaves an Planting a New South northern Centennial Parklands is the in the third year of a five year immense void - an integral part Wales and Queensland species of the family circle is removed vehicle for maintaining the replanting program. Some into poor, sandy soil and a high MooreIMaiden palette (the replacement trees, cultivated and the central focus and water table also created a heritage of the family disrupted. heritage) while accommodating in northern BENEFITS LOCAL SCHOOLS and on the Central Coast have "Within the data base there is n June 2003, Centennial This project is being undertaken already been planted. Along also SULE - Safe Useful Life ParWands launched a new as part of an environmental Anzac Parade and other parts Expectancy of trees - which IEcosystem Education iniibetween Centennial of Centennial Parklands, two allows us to plan when we may Program for Sydney school&@ Paddads and HSBC, designed or three metre high trees can need to replace individual trees. with a demonstration of new&-: to increase awareness amongst be seen, extending their roots But we're still learning about scientific water-testing research secondary schd stucknts and from trunks rising from the life expectancy. This is an alien equipment. the local community of the ground just beyond the canopy environment for many of the Mkre of freshwater, the notion A $1000 grant was provided of the original trees. trees we have, and not just the of sharing resources and caring to Centennial Parklands and exotics. There's also been the for them and the diof an "You can't plant new trees the Department of Education history of care of dome of the ecosystem and the protection under old trees, neither will by HSBC, the world's second trees. Decades ago, grass was of wiklli. The aim is to create survive," states Ted Hoare. largest bank, to develop a planted over the roots of many greaterrespectforlocal "We select good stock of the curriculum-based excursion of the figs and mowing wethnds and promote the idea right species from our suppliers program and education kit damaged the root structure. of building a sustainable future, and then we time our planting. containing scientii research rather than Mng just for today. Despite popular belief, spring "We've addressed these equipment and resources to is the wrong time to plant. practices but what we don't enable local Year 1 1 biology Ms Sarah Dinning from We plant in April and May, know are the long term effects students to study a local Centennial ParWands said, when the soil still retains some of events in the 1940s, 1950s ecosystem. 'We are excited about this joint summer warmth and the tops and even the decades before initiatii between wrsehres, Sydney Gitls High School will of the trees have slow growth. the War. HSBC and the Department be the first of a number of local of Education. It is a great "The trees' energy at this time "What we now aim to achieve, schods to visit the ponds within opportunity to expand our of the year is concentrated through the introduction of Centennial ParMands on this environmental education in the roots and that's what the Tree Master Plan, is for educational excwsion program. program for schools in our we need, strong root growth Centennial Parklands to look Pupils will receive hands-on region." rn for establishment. We use the same in centuries to come tutorials with the opportMity no fertiliser, surround it with as it does today and that every to measure abiot6 factors such organic mulch and follow a generation from now on will as liiintensity, soil ternperahne M Sykry High strict watering regime - if it's be able to enjoy what we and humidity cwnt the Mqu& w,Ptinapll, Gih and ~,MrSorml~CEQHSBCrmd a 100 litre root ball then we enjoy today. numberOfphntsandanimals ~~~+~sa.s~~~~kool. give it 100 litres of water twice in a specmed quadrant. a week for eight weeks. "We have one arborist whose primary job is to look after all the young trees," Ted says. "For the first three years after planting out, we follow an integrated pest management plan and have inspections of all the young trees once a month. We use information technology to track each tree and place it within the context of our overall tree data base. Whereas Moore and Maiden had their notebooks and after them much was recorded on scraps of paper, which more often than not have been lost, we have a full tree data base, it's our tree population count. Highlights

GOOD FOOD MONTH HEALTHY PARKS LIVID 2003 JPMORGAN CHASE SPRING PICNIC HEALTHY PEOPLE Moore Park will once again CORPORATE CHALLENGE The Sydney Morning Herald's Visiting parks and gardens be the setting for the annual This annual Sydney event Good Food Month turns six can have great health benefits. LIVID festival. attracts competitors from all this year. In addition to the Healthy Parks Healthy People is The top line up of international over the world as one of the many other activities planned a new initiative being launched and local acts include Linkin Park, most hotly contested corporate for the month of September, at Centennial Parklands on The White Stripes, Jurassic 5, races. Once again, employees the first Spring Picnic will be Sunday 26 October which will The Roots, The Living End and of corporations, businesses held in Centennial Park. highlight the physical, mental Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and and financial institutions will and social health benefits. The battle it out in this amazing Small food and wine producers many more. day will feature a variety of event. Teams will compete from around New South Wales sporting, artistic and cultural For further information visit the against each other over a will gather to showcase their events and activities for all web site at www.livid.com.au 5.6km course through the extensive array of goods. the family. stunning backdrop of Products include cheeses, Saturday 11 October Centennial Park. The race pasta, bread, olives, chutneys Key Sydney parks agencies will commence at 6.30pm and preserves, ice cream and have joined forces to host WALK TO CURE DIABETES on the Parade Grounds. a variety of smallgoods all a fun-filled day promoting Registration forms and accompanied by superb wellness and healthy activities Be part of the fun and help procedures are available by regional wines. from tai chi to bushwalking raise funds for the Juvenile visiting the website at and from healthy eating to kite Diabetes Research Foundation. This free event will include www.jpmorganchasecc.com flying. Come and see what is This popular annual event will entertainment, children's or by calling 1800 100 039. happening in the NSW National again be held in Centennial activities and cooking Parks, Royal Botanic Gardens, Park to raise awareness of Wednesday 12 November demonstrations. Parramatta Park, Sydney diabetes. There will be Grab your appetite and an Harbour Federation Trust, entertainment, food, drink empty picnic basket and join Sydney Olympic Park and of and much more. in the fun. course Centennial Parklands. Diabetes affects over 100,000 This is a licenced area so BY0 Join us at Centennial Park Australians and the funds raised is not allowed at that site. for the Healthy Parks Healthy will help support the Juvenile People celebrations and Diabetes Research Foundation Sunday 21 September discover the benefits our in their pursuit to find a cure for parks have to offer. this devastating disease. Sunday 26 Oc4ober So round up your colleagues, llam - 4pm family and friends and join thousands of others as they wind their way along the 5km circuit. The walk commences at 9.00am and ends at 1.00pm. For more information on how you can participate in the Walk to Cure Diabetes in your area, please call 1300 363 126 or visit the website at www.jdrf.org.au. Sunday 17 October Upgrade of the E.S Marks Field

he E.S Marks field has New flooring in the always been a popular change rooms T venue for athletics Replacement of the carnivals and training. This year long jump boards alone has seen more than 60 carnivals held there during both Resurfacing of the Eastern the summer and winter seasons. side of the track and Line marking of the Due to heavy usage, the whole track. tracks have been deteriorating particularly on those used by The recent resurfacing of eight athletes for sprint training. lanes on the eastern straight of the track and the line marking As a result, Centennial of the whole track was a Parklands has been working three-week project which on a number of improvements was run to an extremely tight to its sporting grounds and timeline due to the heavy facilities over the past six demand for this facility. months. These have included: We would like to thank all our ='- The work required removing users for their patience during A major 'spring clean' of the entire sub-base and this time. We are sure that all the whole of the venue worn surface of the track agree that the facility has been Much needed painting and commencing from scratch. much improved as a resutt. and infrastructure works The need for precision and We hope the new section of P throughout the facility excellence in all stages of the the track will continue to assist New stadium and field lighting process was paramount. athletes in their quest to achieve their personal best. I

Flower of the Season

livea miniata, also known ' as the Kaffir Lily, comes 1 from South Africa. The Clivea was named after the Duchess of Northumberland who was a member of the Clie family. The species name miniata is a latin term for the red colour of the flowers. As an evergreen soft-wooded perennial, it is a popular plant in home gardens as well as forming a significant part of As Clivea develops, they form Clivea prefers filtered shade While not frost tolerant and the plantings within Centennial a clump which can spread to or morning sun/alternoon also susceptible to sun scorch Parklands. One major planting cover a large area. These shade which makes it ideal of fdiin exposed conditions, can be seen in a large bank clumps may be divided to for planting underneath trees. Cliveas can tolerate periods of adjacent to the Randwick Gates propagate more clivea. Held Good drainage and mulched mild drought and low light on Grand Drive. Grown for their above the foliage of the clivea soils rich in humus are levels. With reliable moisture in strappy dark green foliage and are the flowers, borne on beneficial, but not essential spring and summer and the striking orange to scarlet leafless stems. These funnel provided the drainage is at removal of spent flowers and flowers, they create a tropical shaped flowers provide reliable least moderate. leaves, Clivea can provide a effect in the area in which they flowers from late winter to lasting display. are planted. mid spring. -E;;cn?s Parkland,

FRIENDS-.- - APPLICATION FORM SPOOKYSUPPER . On Friday. 31 October, costumes. The dinner will : Centennial Parklands commence at 5.30pm and restaurant will celebrate finish at 7.30pm with a set Halloween in the Park - fun menu followed by activities. after dark for the Friends of This event is held every year Centennial Parklands. The and is always very popular restaurant will open its vaults Bring your own torch and to a ghoul~shgathering with join in the fun. Bookings sp~ne-tingling,ranger-led essential. Call Centennial games and activities and fun Parklands Restaurant on s&cbd Cbkwmid Paldendg concerts and mm€s for monsters big and small. (02) 9360 3355. 1 wand-- There will be prizes for best 4 " L ,<*:%*fl$-&rw"7

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As an acknowledgement of their support, we welcome the following new Friends of Centennial Parklands. Mr David and Mrs Michele Wearn Mr Chris Winter Dr Desmond Rea Ms Pauline Markwell Ms Robin Cranitch Mrs R Braithwaite-Young Christmas Lunch Amongst the Trees

o celebrate Christmas "We are really excited about 2003, Centennial our Christmas menu," says I T Parklands Restaurant has Restaurant Manager Andy Bell. created an exciting menu that "We have kept it conventional offers festive tradition with a but introduced modern seasonal twist. What better elements such as the vodka way to bring the year to a close infused jus and a Thai-inspired than to wile away a summer octopus." The sublime setting afternoon at one of Sydney's of the Restaurant's vine-laden best-loved locations? twin pavilions is the perfect place for a relaxed Christmas Following the huge success celebration, ideal for small of the Restaurant's Christmas corporate groups and private season in 2002, this year's parties from 6 to 40 people. menu celebrates the finest seasonal produce in dishes "It's so delightful here in With the spring wedding The restaurant's Christmas I with a traditional theme. summer, and it's only ten I season in full swing, Landmark's menu will be available from Entrees include chilled minutes from the CBD with functions team are busy November 17 through to cucumber & mint soup and plenty of free parking!" says preparing the restaurant for December 31 and bookings tarragon chicken salad with Andy explaining the popularity an exciting summer season. are now being taken. Starting spiced mango while main of the restaurant for Christmas Christmas functions for up to at $50 per person for two courses take on a distinctly and end of year lunches. 300 people (cocktail style) are courses this menu is a popular summer flavour with star dishes "We're able to provide an also available through Landmark option for groups looking for such as thyme & apricot intimate setting for people Catering and dates throughout a memorable way to celebrate stuffed turkey with cranberry who appreciate great sewice November and December are the Christmas season. The & vodka jus. Plus our wine list and a simple, contemporary filling fast. Contact the Functions restaurant is open for breakfast offers great value and is the approach to traditional food - Team on 9361 6288. and lunch seven days a week. perfect complement to the all in the perfect setting". For bookings and details Christmas menu. contact: Andy Bell on 9360 3355 W Recipe

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TRACKS AND TRACES O INDIGBMUS EG6 FEST O TRACKSANDTRACESO thebesttechniquesforcaringforand 28 Sunday 1 8atu- handing njured animals, lend yow Bacome a tmckw and find dues Leamaboutthetraditionsofthe See30September 1 NOVEMBER BIRDWATCHER'S' suchasfootprints,disgK19s,scats Spnng Egg Festival with loml Guriwal WILDUR PHOTOGRAPHY O hand to construct nestboxes for BREAKFAST 0 and sctatches left behind by animals guide Deb Lennis. Decorate eggs in SPrrmGHTPROWLO Join local photographer lan Lever for arhak in Centennial Parkhnds, 6.- - 7.30~~1.See 30 September leambasictipsonhowtoattract Join thii early morning guided living in Centennial Parldands. Who aboriginal style, pin in the egg hunt this two-hour pmctkal introductim Saturday wildk to your garden and find out tour to spot some of Centennial dothesetracesbdongtoandwhat and hear why the Spring Egg Festival to wildlife photography in Centennial 1 TWO-MY RlDlNG CAMP O howtopreventnativespeclesfrom ParWands' migratory and resident stories do they tell us? Create your is so important for indigenous Park. For adults. Bmg own camera See 30 September GET ACTRlE SYDNEY becoming pests. 10.m- 1.00pm. hnd and water bis. A new meeting own 'tracks andtraces' wrapping people. lo.m- 11.m. (SLR pmfmand 2 rolls of FmFkst promation. Interactive $25 per person. Includes morning point and route will allow the chance papertotakehomewithyou. $9.50 per child (4-10 years), 24-exposure film. Includes breakfast. sporting activities, dipand THREE-DAY RlDlNG CAMP tea. Meet Administration Building, to visit some dierent birdwatching 2.00pm - 3.30pm. $9.50 per child adults free. Meet Shelter Pavilion. 8.00~~1-10.00am. $1 7.50 per defrmmmnswithcelebrity See 30 September behithe Centennial Parldands M. lomtions. For adults. BM~b4rmukm. (6 - 12 years). Meet Shelter Pavilion. Bookings es.sential(02)9339 6699 person. Meet Shelter Pavilion. in the Showring. Bodd?gs essential (02) 9339 6699 Indudes breakfast. 7.m- 9.m. Booloi?gs essential (02) 9339 6699 BooIdngs essential (02) 9339 6699 Fox Studios. $15perperson.MeetYorkRoad 2 Thurday Information - www.foxstudi0s.com.a~ MOORE PARK MYCAMP Gates. Finishes at shelter Pavilion. INCY WlNCY SPIDERS O 19 Sunday Bookings essential (02) 9339 6699 The Sydney Cricket 8 Sports of Centennial Park. Join Rangers Follow the Rangers through Lachlan WALK TO CURE DIABETES 6 Thursday MYm PoNlESO Ground Tnst is running an action- See 10 September 28 sunday spotiihting possums, ffying foxes Swamptospyonsomespiders1 packed holiday day camp involving Be part of the fun and help raise BUSBY'S BORE WAU( * and Ids of other night creatures. Search for eight-legged creatures, a NSW Cficket dink and a variety of funds for the Juvenile Dies Walk the route of Busby's Bore, the ages. PONY RIDES O All Bring torch. play the Spider Web Game and activities for the sports-mad kid. This Research Foundation. This popular underground supply of early Sydney's can 6.00pm 7.00pm. $9 per person. make a Spider Safety Kit. The only place where kids jump - day includes a special model yacht annual event will again be held in drinking water, with BIRDWATCHERS BREMFA!X 0 into the saddle so close to the city1 Meet Robertson Road Gates. lo.m- ll.m. Centennial Park to raise awareness building workshop held at Kippax histOfianJon&een.Vsitthesource See 28 September Hand-led, 10-minute rides for Boddngs essential(02)9339 6699 $8.50 per child (2 - 5 years), Lake with Centennial Parklands of dies.So round up your ofthehatBusby'sPondandthe children. Extended hours due to adults free. Meet Shelter Pavilion. colleagues, family and friends and TWO-MY RlDlNG CAMP O Rangers where each child will build memorial cairn in Centennial Park; popular demand. Limited tickets. Bookings essential (02) 9339 6699 their own simple model yacht and join thwsands of others as they and see an exclusive viewing of the Join a holiday camp filled with all 10.~-4.00pm~ddout. learn the age-old technique of sailing wind their way along the 5km circuit. shaft into Busby's Bore within Fox aspectsofhorsecare,parkrides TRACKS AND TRACES PARKWEV $9 per ride. Tisat Mobile Ranger models. All materials iduded. Information - 1300 363 126 or Studios. For adults. 10.00am - Noon. This popular music event will again 2 1Sunday See 30 September Station. Centennial Parklands caf6. 9.00am - 4.00pm. $60 per child www.jdrf. org.au. $1 2 per person. Meet Robertson be heki in Centennial Parwends and Win ribbons. $180 per camp. GOOD FOOD MONTH Weather permitting. years). Road Gates. Finishes at Fox Studios. will feature a liiw up of top national Tea and lunch included. TWO-DAY RlDlNG CAMP O (7 - 12 Meet SCG Venue SPRING PICNIC Boddngs not required. Boddngs essential (02) 9339 6699 and international DJ's. ffippax Lake, Children 5 years and over. See 30 September. Services, Driver Avenue. Moore Park. 26 Sunday The Sydney Morning Herald's Good Bring morning tea and lunch, hat and Moore Park. Mooreparkstables. HEALTHY PARKS, Food Month turns six this year and 29 Monday sunscreen. Friday Infom?aton9267 5510 or- Funy www.funy..com.au Marketing on the first Spring Picnic will be held in Boddngs (02) 9360 8747 3 Friday HEALTHY PEOPLE LAUNCH 7 FOX STUDIOS Mngsand information on other Centennial Park. Small food and wine THREE-MY RlDlNG CAMP SWTUGHT PROWL 0 SCG holiday sports camps on A new program promoting the SWTUGHTPROmO producers from around New South ChedcaRthefreeschodhdiday physical, mental and social health Horse activities for kkls. 6.30pm - 7.30pm. See 30 September 7300 724 737. 8.00pm - 9.0qxn. See 30 September CAR RIEE MY Wales will gather to showcase their entertainment. benefits to individuals and the Walk, cyde or catch public transport $270 per child. 9.00am - 3.00pm extensive array of goods. Inbmation - www.lbxs~.cxin.au community from visits to parks andenjoythelastsundayofspfing Papl#ion RiiSt& Saturday 1 2 Wednew Admission free 4 9 Thursday and gardens will be launched at in the peaceful sunoundii of FIVE-MY TENNIS CAMP Bodongs 0407 224 938 Centennial Park on Sunday, JP MOR64N CHASE Centennial Park. Accessble entry via Learning temis is fun. PONY RlDES O INCY WlNCY SPIDERS O TERRY FOX FUN RUN 26 October from 11.00am - 4.00pm. Musgrave Avenue Gates (tKtjacentto Coordiitii and playing skills, See 28 September See2October CORPORATE CHAUENGE In 1980, Teny Fox who had lost his Sporting, artistic and cultural events ThisamudSydneyeventatbacts toilets, ba&ecws and picnic facilities) games and tournaments. Sausage leg to cancer ran a 'Marathon of TRACKS AND TRACES O and diiyshave been planned for cmlpetkorsmdlovertheworld. 9.m- 5.00pm siuleonhstdayandpmentations. Sunday Hope'halfwayacrosscanadato 5 See 30 September all the family. 9.m- 3.00pm. onCeagain,emplayeesofcorporations, raisemoneyforcancerresearch. PONY RIDES O ksinessesandfnandd-w3 supervision available This year the Four Seasons Hotel See 28 September TWO-MY RlDlNG CAMP O battleitouththisevent.Theracew3 8.m- 4.00pm $130 per person. See30 September 29 Wednesday BOOKING INFORMATION Group, NSW Cancer Coundl and the 1 Wednesday commenceat6.30pmontheParade ParMands Sports Centre CanadianConsuhtewishtokeepthe ART IN THE OPEN AIR O Monday MY UlTlE PONIES O Grands.Inbmatim- 18001mm Bodongs and advance payment are spiritofthechallengealiiwitha5km Boddngs (02) 9662 7(?33 6 See 10 September Art in the Open Air is a series of 1 0 Friday cfwww.~.m required for all Escape and Explore Nrl around Centennial Parklands. POWY RIDES O drawing lessons by art teacher and activities. Numbers are stricUy lied The race commences at the cnr 30 Tuesday See 28 September SWTUGHTPROWLO art thecaplst GiliRedman-Uoyd 6.3opm - 7.30pm. See 30 September 31 ~riday andpbceswillnotbeheklwithout Almlww deslgnedtoteachchildrentoopen LONG WEEKEND MARKET SPOOKYSUPPER O payment. Bookings can be made TWO-DAY COURIER by phoning (02) 9339 6689 or at the WILDUR SHOW O their eyes so they can reaUy 'see' Cultwal debghts to tempt your taste Centennial Parldands Restaurant is I1Saturday CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL Administraton Building during rormal Get doset to liAustralian nature.Leamhowtodrawthe buds! Enjoy limusic and sample celebrating Halloween in Centennial Don't miss Santa's ad,a business hours. Camella- made animalssuch as possums, batsand wondrous curves and details unique dishes form around the world. UVlD Park. Fun after dark for the Friends Moore Park will once again be the Christmasparade,snowshowand less than 48 hours prior to the MY UlTlE PONIES O birdsduringthrsamazingshowwith to each leaf and limb and diver From 10.00am. of Centennial Parkhnds. The setting for the annual UVlD fetiva~. other entertainment. Fox Studios. activity may not receive a fuY refund. See 10 September wildlife experts Julie and Anthony. small creetures ku)ong in every Informaton - www.foxstudos.m.au. restaurant will open its vaults to a space. 9.- - 12.30pm. AwtraWs longest running and Information - www.foxstudios..com.au In case of rain, please call to mfin All ages. lo.m- 11.m. goulii gathering with spine-tingling biggest music and arts festival will the activity is proceeding. A full $8.50 per child. Children 5 years $30 per child (9-18 years). Bring a FIVE-MY TENNIS CAMP ranger-led games and activities. Fun 27 Saturday selectionofsoftandhardpendls, See 29 September &tothesoundsofs0meofthe refundwillbegivenifanactivity and under must be accompanied for monsters big and small1 Prizes for I 6Sunday artputtyrubber,artw,hatand worldstnggestperformers. is cancelled due to wet weather. HILLSONG FUN RUN by an adult. Meet mendent's best costumes. CARING FOR morning tea. Meet Superintendent's /nfc~rmation- www.livid..com.au. @ = 10% discount for Friends of Residence, Paddington Gates, 7 Tuesday 5.30pm - 7.30pm. Set menu URBAN WILDUR O cnr Oxford Street and Lang Road. Residence, Paddington Gates. followed by activities (Bring torch). Centennial Parldands. Bookings essential (02) 9339 6699. AUSCRWAN rmWR SHOW O Join Rangers and expKhad wildlife Mngsessential (02) 9339 6699 Sunday Bookings (02) 9360 3355 Please present your Friends keyring See30September 1 2 carers from WIRES Eastem Branch in or membership card to secure a PONY RIDES O thii 3-hour interachive session about dint.Discount is 10% unless See 28 September the care of urban wildlife. Discover otherwise stated. Centennial Parklands User's Guide

First Aid and Emergency Friends of Centennial Parklands Centennial parklands Restaurant Centennial Parlllands 24 hour Ranger service, 7 days. More than a group of park lovers, the Modem Australian a la carte restaurant Equestrian Centre = 9762l64 or 9760444 Friends are an important association offering a full wine list Open daily for Formerly the historic Sydney of like-minded people committed to breakfast and lunch. Also available for Showgrounds stables, now a world- Administration preserving the Parklands' history and weddings and funtion hire. class Equestrian Centre offering 270 8.30am-5pm Monday-Friday. Located culture. a 933BGCbB Open 7 days, 8.3Oam-3pm. w 9360 3366 stables, a lunging yard, arenas, behind Centennial Parklands Cafe. veterinarian, agisbnent providers and 9332 9339 6699dax: 2l4 Community Consultatiie Centennial Parklands Cafe riding schools. 9332 2D9 Conrmie Specialising in light meals and snacks, :., How to Get Here , Meets approximately every six weeks. the Cafe offers open air eating in our Moore Park Golf Club By Bus: easily accessible by bus. Committee members can be contacted award-winning forecoutt Open 7 days, Public 18 hole golf course in the heart :* Route 339 from Cistations and 355 via Centennial Parklands 8am-5pm. QIO 6922 of the Eastern Suburbs. Includes Golf from Bondi Junction run regular administration. = 9339 6- Pro Shop and one of the largest driving Centennial Parklands Kiosk services to Moore Park Route 378 email: [email protected] ranges in Australia. 9663 379l from Central and 330 from Circular Located next to the Duck Pond, the web: www.cp.nsw.gov.au/ Kiosk serves sandwiches, light meals, Quay run services to Centennial Park. abouhrs/community Centennial Parklands Phone 131 506 for timetable details. coffee, cold drinks and ice cream. Sports Centre Park information Open Weekends and Public Holidays, Tennis, basketball and netball courts Car: main gates to Centennial Park Information, maps and brochures are 8am-sunset available for casual or regular use. open sunrise to sunset Car Free Days available from the Administration a 9662 7033 Centennial Parklands are held on the first Sunday in March, Building (behind the cafe) or the June, Septemberhnd December. A Children's Centre Superintendent's Residence, Long day care centre for babies to 30km speed limitapplies on all roads Wednesdays and weekends in Centennial Park. pre-schoolers. a 9663 1200 (IOamJpm)

Cycling ?b Roller Blading Hone Riding Playing Fields Centennial Parklands R.rtwut A 4km cycling and roller blading track Centennial Park is one of the few Playing fields in Centennial, Moore and Available for weddings and function follows the perimeter of Grand Drive. A remaining parks in the world offering Queens Parks are available for team hire. 8.30am-3pm. Learneh Cycleway for children is also inner-city horse riding, with a 3.6km sports, including cricket, soccer, Bookings: JDgO 3365 9vailable (cycling only). Cyclists are circular horse track and some 2 hockey, rugby and touch-football. Also dot permittedto ride in packs of more hectards of fenced equestrian available is ES Marks Athletics Field Events Submissions from the public are than 15. Hire mailable from: grounds. Horse hire available from: featuring an international standard 400 j welcome for activities and events that - Centennial Park Cycles: Moore Park Stables metre recatan running track, shot put. a -SO27 (bikes & blades) a-1717 discuss, javelin, long high &triple jump support the Parklands' cultural policy. Enquiries: 9339 6615 or 9339 6635. Woolys Wheels: Centennial Stables facilities. Bookings: S39 Eg) 933l267l (bikes) =QEOsO Centannial Spuare Filming & Photography Bondi Boards & Blades: Eastside Riding Academy Surrounded by trees and designed for Centennial Parljlands offers a versatile a 9369 Zlf (blades) WOE0'15n range of locatidns for commercial . , marquees, this site caters for 50 m Total Skate: Papillon Riding Stables 1200 people. Located next to one of filming and photography at competitive a 9319 6366 (blades) am1156 Centennial Park's historic ponds on the rates. Enquiries: = 9338 662l Budapest Riding School Dog Walking eastern side of the Park. Perfect for w wigmm Dogs can be exercisedbff leash, but weddings, launches and events. uyder contrgl in Centennial Park Picnics & BBQs Bookings: w 9339 (Olb outside Grand Drive, and in Moore and The Perklands offer unlimited picnic Queens Park. Dogs must be on a lead spots. with views of ponds, fields end inside tbe Grand Drive circle and gardens:Also five BBQ locations in Federation Valley. For qfety reasons Centennial Park and one in Queens dogs are not allowed on the horse or Park. Access to picnic areas and BBQs cvcle track, roads. equestrian grounds, ormates on a first-in basis. Bodrings children's Learneis required for groups of 50 or over. - CENTENNIAL Cycleway, in ponds or on sporting Bookings: w S39 OCbl porklands must be kept fields when in use. Dogs CkildnnkAcaivirim A 10 metres from BBQs. centennial park moorepark queens perk Ranger-led birthday parties, toddler Jogging & Walking activities, holiiay~activitiesend school A 3.h jogging track is available excursions are eyailable as part of the Locked Bag 15 around Grand Chive. Self-guided Parkland's bcapd and Explore PADDINGTON NSW 2021 walking trails are located at LechJan Program. gS)lOSJ Swamp and the Duck Pond. Guided Tel: (02) 9339 6699 Fax: (02) 9332 2148 walks held regularly each season. www.cp.nsw,gov.au Guided walks bookings: w Q35b 6699 - - email: inf&cp.nsw.gov.au