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Parklands Fond Farewell Celebrating 10 Years of Twitching in BRIEF Free Summer 2009/10 New Education Precinct opens Chairman bids a parklands fond farewell Celebrating 10 years www.centennialparklands.com.au of Twitching IN BRIEF New education facilities in Centennial Park immensely popular over the last 20 years. New menus at Centennial were planned for a number of years now, The business though, will remain and Parklands Dining and once the Trust had funding in place we visitors can still continue to enjoy the food moved quickly to make this a reality. Our and drinks available every weekend. Even more delicious meals are being sincere thanks to the NSW Government, created in the Centennial Parklands Dining Finally on behalf of our staff, I would Centennial Parklands Foundation and major kitchen. To cater to the morning weekend like to acknowledge and thank the Trust sponsor, Visy, for their support (read about crowd, Centennial Parklands Dining is Chairman, Professor John Niland AC, for this on pages 6–7). now offering brunch in the restaurant his guidance and great contribution over on Saturdays and Sundays from 9.00 am There was a great response about our the past eight years as his term concludes to 11.30 am. You can enjoy a leisurely recent article on Cycling in the Parklands. in early 2010. Trustee, David Leckie, also meal of fruit and berry salad with lychee Cycling is, and always will be, a popular resigned in October after eight years of yoghurt, double cooked crab fritters, herb and welcome part of the Parklands’ story. passionate commitment as Trustee to the salad with fresh lime and much more. However, the Trust must ensure public Parklands. We all wish them both well into safety and amenity of all Park visitors is the future (read a farewell message from Centennial Parklands Dining also offers a Terrace menu in its café from 2.30 pm Welcome to the summer edition maintained. Accordingly, the Trust will, Professor Niland on page 5). where necessary, take steps to effectively to 4.00 pm. And remember Friends of Parklands magazine. manage the conduct of some cyclists in line of Centennial Parklands receive a 10% discount. See www.cpdining.com.au for One of the most satisfying moments in this with our Regulations. more delicious selections. role is seeing a long-planned project come Wet weather policy for fields On a sentimental note, we farewell the Steve Corbett to fruition – and the recently launched retiring Robert Carafa. Robert’s Mobile Director and Chief Executive Sydneysiders are getting use to more frequent rain over the recent months. So it is Education Precinct is just one of these Food Van at Duck Pond has grown Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust important to remember that Centennial Parklands operates a 24-hour wet weather moments. line for its sports fields. For updates on sport ground and field closures call (02) 9339 6670. Parklands magazine is published quarterly by the Centennial Park and Moore Park When deciding whether to close a sports field, we look at many factors including Trust: Locked Bag 15, Paddington NSW 2021 how much water is present on the turf surface and if it can stand up to the rigours Centennial Parklands is managed by the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust. of sporting activities. We also look at the location of the field and its ability to drain, as well as safety issues. By closing fields promptly we aim to avoid closing them Trustees: Fight illnesses and disease for extended periods due to a loss of quality through allowing sporting activities to Prof. John Niland AC (Chair) Justice Annabelle Bennett AO by visiting your park take place during, or too soon after wet periods. The Trust is currently reviewing Mairaed Bilmon Yvette Pietsch additional options to manage this aspect. Anne Keating Dr Margaret Varady AO In recent times the media has brought us To assist in improving our sports fields’ performance, the Trust has a long term John Walker stories about swine flu, obesity, cancer program to progressively upgrade the drainage of the fields. The Trust is currently risks and a range of other prevalent, but at undertaking a major upgrade to the irrigation system on Brazilian Fields, in and around The Trust acknowledges the Cadigal as the traditional custodians of the land that is now times preventable health issues. known as Centennial Parklands. Wicket 5, due to be completed before Christmas. While these public awareness campaigns Editor: Rachel Maiden [email protected] and debates help to highlight issues and Contributors: Professor John Niland AC, Trevor Waller, Robert Fairhead put them on policy-makers agendas, many people are unsure about what they can Congratulations Judy Fakes Get your 2010 Parklands Photography: Chris Gleisner (cover), Hamilton Lund (Edinburgh Military Tattoo), do at a practical level to make a personal The Trust extends a warm congratulations Calendar. Out now! Phil Quirk, Rick Gates, Roanna Manluta, Bob Barker/Newspix difference in their own lives, and the lives New accessible toilets and to Judy Fakes on her appointment as (Judy Fakes) of their families. baby change facilities full time Commissioner of the Land and Environment Court. Judy has been Cover: One Wa y Children Traffic participate in a wildlife program at the Leaning Centre, As part of our commitment to improving Playground Heritage Feature That is where parks come in! involved with Centennial Parklands for part of the new Education Precinct. amenities across the Parklands, the Trust has Tennis BBQ Cycle/Rollerblade the last 24 years. She designed and ran Lane The simplest things in life are often refurbished existing toilet blocks in Queens Netball Public Telephone Walking Path overlooked or taken for granted. Copious the tree surgery course that comes to Visitor Information Park and Centennial Park (adjacent to the Playground Heritage Feature One Way Traffic amounts of research both here and abroad the Parklands twice a year. She was Horse Riding Restaurant Horse Track Paddington Gates Playgrounds). New also on the steering committee for the Tennis CarBBQ Free Days Cycle/Rollerblade point to the direct health benefits (prevention Golf Accessible Toilets LanJogginge Track finishes have been made to the interiors of Last Sunday of every season (February, May, August and November). and cure) of spending time in parks. Tree Master Plan. She has a passion and Netball Public Telephone Walking Path these buildings and new accessible toilets Walking Path Toilets Rollerblade Hire commitment to high quality education and (Self-guided) Next day: Sunday 28 February 2010 incorporated. As these amenities are closely Horse Riding Restaurant Horse Track Australian research has documented Food we wish her well in her new role. Lookout Cycle Hire positive effects of parks visitation on located to popular children’s playgrounds, Golf CentennialAccessible Toilets Park GateJogging Tr acTimesk Cafe Bird Watching Centennial Park is accessibleHorse Hire to vehicles between sunrise and sunset. Musgrave Ave blood pressure, cholesterol, outlook baby change facilities were also included as Walking Path Toilets Rollerblade Hire (Self-guided) Entry Gate part of the upgrade. Rollerblading Gates are closed permanentlyUnderground to cars. on life and stress-reduction. In short, Reservoir Food Centennial Parklands has designed Lookout Accessible Parking Cycle Hire spending time in parks contributed directly Cycling Contact Us Recycling Bins a beautiful 2010 calendar featuring Cafe to improvements in mental health and Bird Watching Horse Hire VisitorInfo Information Counter cardiovascular disease. magnificent photography of your favourite Entry Gate Rollerblading Located adjacent toUnderg thero undKiosk, off Banksia Way. Opening hours Monday to Friday: Parklands! With stunning vistas, landscapes Bus Stop Reservoir 9.00Accessible am–4.00 Parking pm Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: 10.00 am–3.00 pm. So what does ‘spending time in parks’ and specially commissioned seasonal Cycling Recycling Bins mean at a practical level? It means many photography, this is a limited edition Info Parklands Office things to many people. For some, just calendar so don’t miss out. LocatedBus Stop at the end of Banksia Way behind the playground. Opening hours Monday to walking for 30 minutes a day is enough to Friday. 8.30 am–5.00 pm. see better health outcomes. For others, At only $12.50 it makes a great Christmas gift for anyone who loves this place. Information boards containing maps and brochures are conveniently placed at most it’s cycling or playing sport. entry gates and main thoroughfares throughout the Parklands. Whatever your fitness level or stage in Purchase your copy at the Visitor T: (02) 9339 6699 | F: (02) 9332 2148 life, get into parks and make a positive Information Counter, open 7 days, or After hours emergency: 0412 718 611 difference to your life. phone (02) 9339 6699. All funds raised E. [email protected] from the sale of the calendar go towards www.centennialparklands.com.au www.centennialparklands.com.au/hphp maintaining these precious Parklands. Locked Bag 15, Paddington NSW 2021 2 www.centennialparklands.com.au www.centennialparklands.com.au 3 NEWS Chairman bids a fond farewell At the end of his tenure, Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust Chairman, Can I pat that dog? Professor John Niland AC, reflects on eight years of service to the Parklands. Robert Fairhead, trainer with the Eastern Suburbs Dog Training Club, After two terms as Chairman of the Trust, which I have really enjoyed, I intend stepping down in February 2010. provides some important advice on While there is always more to be done for these magnificent how to help children approach and Parklands, the past eight years have had some important highlights, play with dogs safely in the Parklands. such as: • Open space visitation is estimated to have grown from five As an instructor with the Eastern Suburbs Dog Training Club in Always ask the owner if you can pat million to six million a year, with even greater diversity of use, Professor John Niland AC Centennial Park, I often leave my black Labrador, Harry, alone on even the cutest looking dogs! making the Parklands one of Australia’s most loved leisure and leash while I run a class.
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