THE MAGAZINE OF VOLUME 32 • SPRING 2005 VOLUME

Plan of Management on exhibition

Cycles of renewal– Centennial Parklands rejuvenation

Lone Xanthorrhoea fights for life Directions Parkbench

In the winter Despite a low risk to public health, the Location demands that Area 2 must edition of and Moore Park Trust continue to be made available for Parklands, I decided to close the area until further intermittent on-grass parking, while the wrote about investigations, in consultation with the Trust explores alternative long-term The EQ is OK Golf Driving Range relaunch the challenges Environment Protection Authority parking solutions. The Entertainment Quarter (EQ) is the new The Hon Sandra Nori MP, Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, of reconciling and WorkCover. In addition to implementing the RAP, name for the retail/entertainment area was guest of honour at the relaunch of Moore Park Golf Course driving issues of As part of the detailed investigation the Trust plans to undertake landscaping formerly part of Fox Studios. Entertainment is range in July 2005. The refurbished long-term process other contaminants, polycyclic and design work to reinstate Area 2 as a EQ’s aim with over 20 restaurants, cafes and driving range was not the only cause for sustainability aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), were robust green space for the community to bars and more than a dozen retail stores. celebration. A number of associated with the discovered below the surface. But we enjoy for unstructured leisure or events, There is no better cinema experience than works around the Golf House and growing reopened Area 2 notwithstanding, on as well as intermittent on-grass parking. EQ’s Hoyts and Cinema Paris complexes. course proper were also completed. In popularity of Moore Park as a sporting and advice that the risk to public health The wider program of remediation is Plus the ever popular markets will continue to addition to enhanced landscaping around entertainment venue. We grapple with is negligible. hoped to commence this financial year. provide unrivalled fresh produce and unique gift the Golf House, new lighting, carpet, these issues in the draft Moore Park Master While the site must be remediated, I wish you all a drought-free spring. ideas. Visit www.entertainmentquarter.com.au painting and furniture has been provided Plan, which you can read more about in the Trust will shortly receive an and stay tuned for all the new developments, to brighten the House’s interior. On the this spring edition (page 4). independently-prepared and audited including exciting activities and upcoming course, players will notice new drinking But Parklands management is not just Remediation Action Plan (RAP) to guide its events. The professional studios next door will fountains, seats and ball washers. Phone about strategic issues. Sometimes we approach and I hope to seize the continue to be known as . Guest of honour, Sandra Nori (02) 9663 1064 or visit need fast reflexes, as we did in early July opportunity to do more. www.mooreparkgolf.com.au for more when a small quantity of asbestos-related information on Moore Park Golf Course. Information to date indicates that a key Steve Corbett material was found in Area 2 of Moore consideration for the Trust is to address Director and Chief Executive Park, the site bounded by Anzac Parade, the long-term environmental management Centennial Parklands Lang Rd and Driver Avenue and regularly of the site. Paddington Public School used for car parking. Annual Report gets big tick Sesquicentenary Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust was the Paddington Public School will celebrate its proud recipient of a silver award in the latest 150th anniversary in May 2006 and is calling Australasian Reporting Awards. Centennial all former students for memories and Parklands’ 2003/4 Annual Report was praised for memorabilia. At the centenary in 1956, two providing quality coverage of the key aspects of Contents students from the 1870s, Jack Blumer and its core business, with ‘outstanding disclosure’ in Sam Ellis, recounted how the school’s water at least one area. Sarah Dinning, Director Visitor Parkbench 3 supply was sourced from Busby’s Bore. Experience, collected the Award on behalf of the Plan of Management 4 The water was collected from the old hand Parklands at an awards presentation ceremony pump that can still be seen in Oxford Street. Sarah Dinning accepts the in Melbourne. Moore Park Master Plan 4 Sixty buckets were needed for the school’s ARA Silver Award from Carol Parks Week 5 weekly supply. To revive your memories of Rushford, Director of the Paddington Public School please email Australasian Reporting Awards. Bumper entertainment line-up 5 [email protected] or Parklands Magazine is published quarterly by the Cycles of renewal– phone (02) 9361 6730. Centennial Park & Moore Park Trust: Locked Bag 5 15, Paddington NSW 2021 Centennial Parklands rejuvenation 6 Centennial Parklands is managed by the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust. Twitcher’s Corner– Car Free Day - Sunday 27 November Trustees: Professor John Niland AC (Chairman) Black-fronded Dotterel 8 Annabelle Bennett AO New website launched Don’t forget to walk, cycle or catch public transport and enjoy the last David Leckie Recipe–Loin of Lamb 8 Sunday of spring in the peaceful surroundings of a car free Centennial Park. Michael Marx AM Centennial Yvette Pietsch Accessible entry for park users and booked restaurant patrons is via Jervois Lone Xanthorrhoea fights for life 9 Parklands John Walker Ave Gates (off Lang Road) from 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. Sarah Whyte Healthy Parks Healthy People 10 launched its Margaret Varady AO new website Editor: Rachel Maiden Foundation and Friends 11 [email protected] on 1 August Contributors: Anne Holt, Trevor Waller, Winter Events Wrap-up 12 2005. “The Matt Hayden site is simple Spring Calendar Highlights 13 6 New homepage at www.cp.nsw.gov.au Friends competition winners Photography: Ian Lever, Jerry Retford, and easy to Karen Forman/Cyclingnews.com Thanks to everyone who joined Friends of Centennial Parklands over the Spring What’s On 14 navigate,” says Danyelle Droga, Manager of Printed on recycled paper Marketing and Communications. “We hope winter months. All new Friends were entered in the draw to win a range of Cover: One of Centennial Park’s magnificently User’s Guide 16 to encourage more visitors to the site with a prizes. The lucky winners were Brendan Ryan, Joanna Gilmour and Pauline restored Griffin sculptures, soon to be illuminated Paton. For more information on the Friends program and details on how at night. variety of new maps, documents and 9 downloadable fact sheets,” she said. Visit you can join, see the insert located after page 10. ISSN: 1447-7645 www.cp.nsw.gov.au and tell us what you think.

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Plan of Management: on exhibition Parks Week - Bumper

• the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park. Located next to Cinema Paris, celebrating 's parks entertainment this special information centre is open from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm on line up Wednesday and Friday afternoons. and gardens Parks are a great place to enjoy the best “The Plan is an important document for NSW will celebrate its first-ever Parks that spring and summer can offer and the next ten years in the Parklands,” says Week from 9-16 October. The event, here at Centennial Parklands, outdoor Nicola Bryden, Coordinator Planning and an initiative of the Healthy Parks entertainment is an increasingly popular Conservation. “We urge the community Healthy People program, encourages part of the experience. to show their interest in the Parklands by everyone to visit a park or garden to Later this year, Centennial Parklands will reviewing the draft Plan and participating give themselves a natural lift and host a bumper mix of cultural events to in this process.” improve their health and wellbeing. entertain and delight Sydneysiders. All submissions received from the Parks Week provides an opportunity preliminary consultation until the end of • Hot off the press, local artist Missy Higgins Planning areas map for some of the state’s most diverse the exhibition period will be considered will perform a concert at the Parade green spaces to join together to Grounds on Friday, 28 October. As noted in the winter issue of Parklands, The draft Plan of Management went on in the finalisation of the Plan and a promote their diverse nature and the Centennial Parklands is currently public exhibition in late August and the response will be provided when this stage numerous ways that they can be • Parklife will occupy the Kippax Lake area updating its 1998 Plan of Management– exhibition period lasts until Wednesday, is complete. experienced. of Moore Park on Sunday, 2 October a vital document that provides the overall 28 September. Written submissions can be sent by email from 12.00 noon to 10.00 pm for their framework by which the Parklands Participating parks and gardens include seventh annual event. During the exhibition period, the draft to [email protected] or mail to: Centennial Parklands; Park; manages its lands and activities. Plan can be viewed at: Plan of Management, Centennial Parklands ; the Botanic • The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food These lands include Centennial Park, Join the fun of Parks Week • www.cpplanofmanagement.com.au Locked Bag 15, Paddington NSW 2021 Gardens Trust; NSW National Parks; Month Spring Picnic will be held on Moore Park, Queens Park, the York Road Sunday, 9 October from 11.00 am to • the Visitor Centre at Paddington and Sydney Harbour Federation Trust. construct and decorate their own bushland remnant and the former Moore To see the 1998 Plan, summaries of the 4.00 pm. Park Showground. The draft Plan also Gates (Wednesday, Saturday and preliminary consultation and more For starters, perhaps visit the Healthy kite and practice flying it under • The ever popular Moonlight Cinema addresses the cooperative management Sunday 10.00 am - 3.00 pm) locations for viewing the draft Plan, visit Parks Healthy People marquee at the kite expert Michael Richards. makes a welcome return to the Parklands of the land owned by • the Parklands Administration Offices, www.cpplanofmanagement.com.au or 2005 Sydney Morning Herald Good For more information on these for its summer season, running from within the boundary of Centennial Park Centennial Park (Monday - Friday, for more information, email the project Food Month Spring Picnic in activities please refer to the What’s December 2005 to March 2006. and provides direction for other plans 8.30am - 5.00 pm) manager at [email protected] or Centennial Park on Sunday, 9 On listing, pages 14-15. October. There you can enjoy free such as the Moore Park Master Plan. • local councils, libraries and various phone (02) 9339 6651. Events at Centennial Parklands are carefully Among Parks Week highlights activities from 11.00 am – 4.00 pm, managed to ensure impacts on both the Parklands venues elsewhere will be a much-anticipated and pick up all the information you Parklands and neighbours are minimised. need about Parks Week programs and special exhibition at the Royal Botanic events. The Picnic will showcase the Gardens of one of the greatest botanical Centennial Parklands staff work closely Moore Park Master Plan wares of more than 50 NSW food discoveries of our time – the Wollemi with event organisers in the preparations, producers. Admission is free. Pine. A display of 100 cultivated trees ensuring adherence to a wide variety of will simulate the secret grove in the plans, including traffic management, public The draft Moore Park Master Plan is expected to go on public heritage,” said Centennial Parklands Director and Chief Parks Week highlights within Wollemi National Park where these transport and waste management. exhibition in late October 2005. It is the first major initiative in Executive Steve Corbett. Centennial Park include: primeval botanical wonders were more than a decade to ensure the sustainability of Moore Park Each event must also have an individual • Hand-held pony rides for kids, discovered 10 years ago. as a vibrant, accessible and sustainable open space in inner With this in mind, a large number of stakeholders have been sound management plan that adheres to weather permitting, on Sunday, 9 Sydney. The public will be invited to view the draft Plan and consulted to provide input to the draft Plan on a range of Ten national and the requirements of the Environmental issues including: October, from 10.00 am-4.00 pm regional NSW will also host special Protection Agency. Adherence to all these make a formal submission for consideration prior to adoption of or until sold out (limited tickets). the final Master Plan. ‘discovery’ events showing the diverse requirements is carefully monitored on • increasing recreational opportunities • The first-ever Centennial Parklands attractions encompassed within their the event day. The plan will include input from the Moore Park Events Taskforce, • finding a balance between parking, public transport, pedestrians Pram-a-thon on Tuesday, 11 boundaries. We hope you take the opportunity to co-ordinated by the NSW Premiers Department, on issues such and cyclists October, a fun and fitness get- A full Parks Week calendar of events enjoy our spring and summer entertainment as how to improve public transport and pedestrian safety during • improving access for surrounding residents and park users together for mums and babies. For is available at line-up. For more information on major events in Moore Park. • strengthening the Park’s identity and character. more details, see our Healthy Parks www.healthyparkshealthypeople.com individual events please visit our website at Healthy People story, page 10. The Plan seeks to reconcile the interests of a diverse range of www.cp.nsw.gov.au or email “The Trust values the input of all stakeholders and we are keen Healthy Parks Healthy People invites users. “It is our objective to provide a blueprint for Moore • Grand Kite Day at the Parade [email protected] to hear their vision for the future of this dynamic public space,” you to connect with Sydney’s green Park that is both sustainable and respectful of its 19th century Grounds, from 10.00 am-12 noon spaces during Parks Week. Mr Corbett said. on Wednesday, 12 October. Grandparents and grandchildren can 4 Parklands Spring 2005 Parklands Spring 2005 5 Cycles of renewal Centennial Parklands rejuvenation Recovered bricks: part of Sydney’s early engineering history Many will remember when the original first constructed water supply. There at Kensington Ponds. Spring is perhaps the happiest season in In this article, we look at some recently curbing around the whole of Grand Drive, brick drain at Kensington Pond was was, therefore, great delight when nine nature’s magnificent annual cycle. Here completed or presently in progress along with re-forming and resealing of the critically damaged in a storm in 2002, blocks of brickwork, that formed part of The blocks have been set like ‘stairs’ in Centennial Parklands, it is a time to Parklands’ projects. Many of these projects path to provide visitors with improved resulting in substantial local flooding in the original 1852 structure, were partially into the slope of the reflect briefly on the many differing are part of the $53 million Park access and safety. The existing steel bollards Alison Road. A new concrete culvert uncovered during the excavation of the embankment. The resulting image cycles of creation and renewal of our Improvement Plan that realises outcomes will be replaced with new sandstone blocks replaced the original drain. old drain. illustrates the dam slope and the original own natural and built assets. Nature from a number of management plans, that will act as curb and wheel stops. This is existence and location of the brick drain. may work in strict yearly cycles, but we including the Tree Master Plan and others. being done in sections and visitors will While the original drain was assessed as Three of the nine recovered blocks need to think and manage over many notice the immediate impact this project is being an unremarkable structure on its were reused and incorporated into the Now Parklands visitors can see and An integral part of our long-term widely varying time frames. Even minor having as they enter Centennial Park from own, it was historically significant for its new playground adjacent to the touch bricks that form a bridge in time to commitment is our annual tree- and unobtrusive changes to the the Randwick Gates. association with early colonial Paddington Gates. The remainder have the Parklands’ and Sydney’s early planting program. Recently more environment demand long and careful hydrological engineering and Sydney’s been incorporated into the drain engineering genius. than 300 trees were planted in Centennial It is part of Stage One of an ongoing thought and planning before commitment. Parklands including Queens Park, Moore program of rejuvenation of Grand Drive, an Managing the cycle of life and death of Park Golf Course and the newly renovated enormous task that has now begun our wonderful green environment is a Parklands Sports Centre. following an extensive program of work requiring decade-long, even consultation with community groups and century-long perspectives. So when you visit us over the next few park users. The upgrades will substantially months you won’t be mistaken for thinking netball courts means one of the country’s Parkes Drive. They stand at the intersection million litres of water, or the approximate Centennial Parklands encompasses a improve the overall presentation of this the Parklands are looking greener and most popular participation sports can now of Hamilton Drive, keeping vigil at the equivalent of one Olympic swimming spectacular sweep of green urban space significant heritage feature well into the future. leafier than ever. be enjoyed well after the sun goes down, bronze statue of Sir Henry Parkes (which pool, to be saved by Centennial Parklands but it is not and cannot be a wilderness. It The recent upgrading of the with minimal light ‘wash’ to surrounding areas. was itself briefly removed late last year to each year. Adjacent old amenities will be requires ongoing rejuvenation and Tree plantings in Centennial Parklands form enable a new and improved plinth to be demolished to maintain maximum Centennial Parklands Equestrian Those who torture themselves in restoration of its environment, part of a broader approach to tree installed). Plans to illuminate all three green space. Grounds has thrilled our many pursuit of a better golf game will infrastructure and facilities, not dissimilar to management outlined in the Tree Master historic Parklands features are advanced. equine enthusiasts who enjoy the facilities enjoy a significantly improved It would not be springtime if we that required by our own personal living Plan. As explained in detail in the winter The griffins and Sir Henry should be a great each year. The creation of dedicated horse surface at the driving range at Moore Park did not carry out a good spring environments. edition of Parklands, the Plan promotes jumping areas plus re-turfing and irrigation after-dark sight from October. minimal change and emphasises incremental Golf Course this spring. The new clean in preparation for the busy of the equestrian grounds has been tree planting and replacement programs. It combination of natural and synthetic grass summer months ahead. Visitors will be welcomed by our four-legged residents and identifies the special qualities of the existing means easier maintenance for Parklands pleased to see, for example, that the Ready to enjoy their riders. tree population and establishes a carefully staff and a high quality experience for golf magnificent stonework at the Parklands’ this Spring considered framework for their conservation, devotees. New markers also make it easier Woollahra Gates has been given a replacement and augmentation. for players to see how far they have hit the thorough scrub. Below is a snapshot of just some of ball and whatever frustrations or triumphs Centennial Parklands Director Strategic the recently completed or in-progress are experienced on the course or the Planning & Projects, Amanda Bock, says the projects at Centennial Parklands which range, the renovated Golf House Patio Bar team at Centennial Parklands has worked we hope will improve our visitors’ is the perfect place to relax and reflect on experience not only this Spring but for hard to deliver visitors a rejuvenated and the day’s play! years to come. unique open space environment to be ✓ When it comes to play, Sydney enjoyed by all. Equestrian grounds upgrade children enjoy coming to the “We feel the recent improvements have ✓ Parklands for its many playgrounds, Golf Driving Range captured the real essence of the season and ✓ kids cycling track, fabulous sporting facilities Golf House Patio Bar renovation we look forward to our visitors enjoying and hectares and hectares of the great them not only this spring but for all seasons ✓ Installation and lighting of the Griffins outdoors. We hope our young visitors will An example of how the Griffin will look when night-lighting is completed to come. (in progress) New netball courts lighting give a big ‘thumbs up’ this spring to the ✓ exciting new play equipment at Moore Park “Centennial Parklands is a Sydney icon and Moore Park West Playground Our public amenities continue to Netball, tennis players and fans are West. The facility is adjacent to the those of us entrusted with its care take our ✓ be augmented. Soon to be Parklands Sports Centre upgrades also delighted with the recently Rotunda, which was so successfully charter seriously. Our aim is to work with completed are the public amenity ✓ completed work at the Parklands refurbished in 2004. The Moore Park our partners, colleagues and Parklands Grand Drive restoration (phase 1 in buildings at McKay Field, Musgrave Pond progress) Works in progress on Grand Drive footpaths” Sports Centre. All courts have been given a playground complements the Paddington Friends to provide an amazing space offering springtime face-lift and now boast state-of- and Centennial Square. ✓ Gates interactive playground, which was a diversity of experiences for a diversity of More than 300 trees planted the-art surfaces. The synthetic grass surfaces visitors for a very long time,” Visitors to the Parklands this spring successfully refurbished late last year. As with the amenities opened on Grand ✓ of the tennis courts were laid on a new Amanda says. New public amenities (stage 1 will also have a spring in their step The two magnificently restored Drive near Federation Valley and Dickens open-graded asphalt sub-base to improve complete, stage 2 in progress) as sections of the fabulous new griffin sculptures that returned to Drive near Lachlan Swamp last February, As Henry Ford said, “coming together is a surface drainage. A special feature of the footpaths of Grand Drive are completed. Centennial Parklands last April these buildings utilise many ecologically beginning; keeping together is progress; durable new synthetic surface at the netball after an absence of 30 years continue to sustainable features. They will allow one working together is success.” The improvements will include the courts is its very high grip. In addition, draw the eyes of all who travel down restoration of the heritage sandstone significant upgrades to the lighting at the

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Twitcher’s Corner Recipe Plant of the Season Loin of Lamb with Roma Xanthorrhoea resinifera Tomato, Olive, Capsicum and Kipfler Potato Rare tree fights for life

Spring lamb is a tradition in A distressing act of vandalism in one of Centennial Park’s most many cultures signifying the environmentally sensitive sites may lead to the death of our renewal of life. This recipe, lone Xanthorrhoea resinifera, or Grass Tree. courtesy of Centennial Parklands Restaurant, shows both Greek Regular readers may recall that we are regenerating a small and Italian influences. Nosthimia remnant of the endangered bushland community known as or Buon appetito! Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub once present over much of Eastern Sydney. Our remnant is characterised by a solitary Black-fronded Dotterel Ingredients (serves 4) Xanthorrhoea and a few small clumps of grass. It was hoped By Trevor Waller 4 loins of lamb - approx 200 g each 100 ml white wine this lone tree would one day provide seed for a new 2 large red capsicums 100 g Kalamata olives (pitted) generation of Xanthorrhoea in the Banksia Scrub areas of With spring comes the promise of warmer days and the start 2 Spanish onions 50 ml extra virgin olive oil the Parklands. of the breeding season for many bird species. One such 2 cloves of garlic 500 g Kipfler potatoes species is a Plover called a Black-fronded Dotterel. It is one of 1 bunch of basil 100 ml tomato juice However wanton plant the waders that spend all year in Australia. 6 Roma tomatoes (large) Salt and pepper muggers dug it up, Preparation causing extensive How Park Horticulturalists found the damaged plant At only 16–18cm it is a small bird with short yellowish pink 1. Wash potatoes, place in cold water, bring to the boil. damage to the root legs. It has a black facemask and forehead that extends back Simmer for 15 minutes. system but failing to through the eyes under a white eyebrow. There is a black 2. Slice capsicum in half (length-ways), remove seeds, cut fully remove it. National Threatened Species Day on 7 September each year, a v-shaped breast-band that extends down the chest, and the top into strips. Xanthorrhoea species community-based program of the World Wide Fund for Nature of the head is brown. On the shoulder it has a deep purplish- 3. Blanch the cored tomatoes in boiling water for 10 seconds. do not like to be and the Natural Heritage chestnut patch and a white underbelly. A striking red eye ring is Remove and place in ice water before removing skin. disturbed from their Trust, reminds us of our the central feature of the face and the bill is red with a black tip. Cut tomatoes into strips, de-seed. original growing place. duty of care to species 4. Peel onion, cutting length-ways, slice into thin strips. Stealing them from the like Xanthorrhoea. This Plover spends most of the time on gravel, sand or mud 5. Finely chop garlic. bush often results in near shallow fresh water where it feeds. It is an active little slow death, over about State and To make ragout bird and when foraging it runs along on rapid legs, stops Before the vandalism two years. Commonwealth laws 1. In a heavy based pot, on low heat, add 25 ml of oil. Sauté abruptly, bobs its head, pecks at the mud and then runs again. protect Banksia Scrub onions and garlic until softened. In flight it keeps low with deep flicking wing beats, showing a Our horticultural staff are monitoring the progress of the lone remnants. It is a criminal 2. Add capsicum and tomato and cook for 3 minutes. white bar in the wing. It usually gives a high-pitched metallic Xanthorrhoea and has set up a recovery program with the offence to damage them 3. Add white wine, reduce by two-thirds. “tink-tink” call as it flies. Trust’s Bushland Management Group, NSW Department of and considerable fines 4. Add tomato juice, olives and sliced potatoes. Reduce Environment and Conservation and Mt Annan Botanic Gardens. and even jail sentences sauce by half. Breeding season is usually from August to December but can apply to such acts. Alert 5. To finish, add salt and pepper and torn basil. take place at any time when the conditions are suitable. The Xanthorrhoea resinifera is an unusual plant with a distinctive Rangers if you see nest is a shallow scrape in the sand or gravel, or among For the lamb loin blackened trunk and grass-like foliage forming a fluffy top. It is anyone stealing or riverbed stones and is usually very close to water and often 1. In a heavy based pan on high heat, add remaining oil and very slow growing but also long lived. Its flower spikes can reach damaging plants in the among the debris on the water’s edge. These birds lay a seasoned lamb fillets. Pan fry on both sides. to two metres. These are mostly prominent in spring but Parklands. Only buy a clutch of 1–3 eggs that are incubated by both sexes for about 2. Finish in pre-heated oven at 1800C for 6 minutes. sometimes emerge in response to fire. Xanthorrhoea can Grass Tree that has a 25 days. There are a few good places to look for these Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. tolerate a mild frost but mostly prefers an open full sun position National Parks & Wildlife gregarious and distinctively plumaged birds in the Parklands with well-drained soil. Its unusual resin was used by Indigenous identifying tag and After pruning and replanting, the plant is not To serve expected to survive such as Kensington Pond and Randwick Pond. Divide ragout onto four serving plates, slice each lamb loin people and in industrial varnishes due to its hardening properties. registration number. and place on top and serve. Trevor Waller is a bird enthusiast with over ten years behind the binoculars. He is a member of various bird watching clubs Don’t forget to book early for the Centennial Parklands in Sydney, including Birds Australia, and conducts the Restaurant Halloween Dinner, Monday, 31 October from Parklands’ Birdwatcher’s Breakfasts each season (see pages 5.30 pm. Includes spooky ranger tours and children’s 14 -15 for details) entertainment. Ph: (02) 9360 3355 for bookings.

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Healthy Parks Healthy People Parklands looks to give Tree planting Resist picking up fallen birds Mothers: lighten the load at Pram-a-thon! New mothers are particularly at risk of isolation, depression more to its Friends with sizzle and anxiety. The demands of an infant can seem so The Centennial overwhelming that mothers sometimes neglect their own The newly-formed Friends Reference The Reference Group is expected to Parklands need for physical activity, mental stimulation and social Group is exploring a number of exciting operate for about a year during which Foundation engagement with other adults. potential initiatives to lift the profile and time one of its primary roles will be to supported the widen the role of the Friends of guide the formation of a permanent and Parks are an ideal place to meet with other mothers and stroll 10th National Centennial Parklands. They will look self-sustaining successor Friends group, with baby. The first-ever Centennial Parklands Pram-a-thon, Tree Day on to establishing a greater sense of to undertake activities for members and on Tuesday, 11 October, offers a great opportunity to explore Sunday, 31 July, community ownership of the Friends raise funds for the Foundation and Planting their tree the possibilities. Mothers are invited to get together and with tree program and to fostering long-term Centennial Parklands. recharge their batteries from 10.00 am to 11.30 am. Best of plantings, a tree dedication ceremony and loyalty and support for Centennial all, it’s free. The Reference Group presently a sausage sizzle in Queens Park. Parklands. comprises five members: The Pram-a-thon is part of Parks Week, an initiative of the As noted in the last edition of • Convenor Mr Phillip Black, City of Many people took the opportunity to Healthy Parks Healthy People program. Parklands, the Reference Group was Sydney Councillor and a Governor of support the Foundation by dedicating a A team of fitness and health professionals from PRAMfit will established by the Centennial Parklands the Centennial Parklands Foundation; tree on the day. The thousands of dollars Swans can often wander onto Centennial Park’s roads guide parents through a range of fun outdoor exercises and Foundation to consider how best the • Sydney businessman Mr Jack Cowin, raised by these dedications will help fund activities including stretches, pram walks and obstacle courses. Friends program might contribute also a Governor of the Foundation; future environmental and educational Spring is a special time of year, a time of new growth and Come with your parents group or join a team on the day. towards the Foundation’s goals. • Eastern Suburbs garden designer and projects by the Foundation. new life. It is the new life that keeps Centennial Parklands member of the Community Rangers especially busy at this time of year. Enjoy a chance to meet and chat to other new parents over The Foundation exists to harness Consultative Committee, Over winter, more than 300 trees were a complimentary morning tea. PRAMfit child carers will community, corporate and private planted around Centennial Parklands Mrs Sandy Pratten; By far the most common task is re-uniting young birds that be available to entertain toddlers and young children during funding support to preserve and including Queens Park, the Moore Park • Community and civic activist have fallen from the nest with their parents. It is pleasing to this activity. enhance the environmental significance Golf Course and the newly renovated Ms Kathryn Greiner; and note that many park users care enough about these young of the Parklands. Parklands Sports Centre as part of the Participants should meet at the Centennial Parklands Café. • Parks enthusiast and advocate birds to bring them to the Park Office. But while it may seem Tree Master Plan. Bookings are essential, please phone (02) 9339 6699. An expanded Friends program is seen Mr Andrew Mitchell, presently to be in a fallen bird’s best interests to be whisked away from as central to fostering broad community fundraising manager at the Foundation National Tree Day has become Australia’s the possible danger of an inquisitive pooch, we ask visitors to involvement in the Foundation’s Mental health benefits for National Parks & Wildlife. biggest community tree-planting event. It is avoid traumatising the bird by picking it up. growth, and the Friends group is keen At its inaugural meeting in June the an initiative of Planet Ark. Not only new mothers can benefit from regular park activity. to be involved. Indeed, a number of Reference Group determined to develop In preference, please send someone to contact the Rangers Researchers are only just beginning to understand the full Friends are already doing so through specific terms of reference as well as while someone else stays with the bird to protect it until help range of benefits, beyond the physical, that being engaged voluntary work in the Eastern Suburbs looking at some strategic goals. Possible arrives or ring the Rangers on 0412 718 611. This ensures with nature brings. Banksia Scrub project. that the Ranger knows the exact location. In this way, initiatives discussed, among many Tree dedication honour roll provided the bird is not injured, it can be returned to its nest City living can disengage humans from the natural things, included a proposal to establish a straight away. environment to the detriment of their health and well being Exclusive Friends tour of nursery to propagate and market plants Dedicating a tree is a personal and touching according to ‘The Health Benefits of Contact with Nature in a Royal Botanic Gardens from seeds taken from the Banksia experience. As part of National Tree Day We mentioned in the last edition the need for motorists to Park Context’, produced by Deakin University and Parks Scrub. Friends would play a major role 2005, 24 trees were dedicated by individuals, be alert to wildlife when using the Park road system, but it is Victoria for Healthy Parks Healthy People. Friends of Centennial Parklands should in funding, establishing and running such families and groups. These trees now have worth a reminder. Roads are a perilous place at any time of Australia is one of the most urbanised societies on earth and take advantage of a members-only tour a nursery. The Reference Group agreed very special meaning. Thank you to everyone year for many of the park’s water birds and animals and none one in five adult Australians suffers from a mental disorder of the Royal Botanic Gardens . To be to explore the business case. who chose to dedicate a tree–it is a gift that will extend beyond a lifetime. more so than in spring. such as depression held on 11 October the tour will It was also agreed that the Friends need and anxiety, according include the Tropical Centre and Palace somewhere to call their own and have •The Mousmoutis •Jodie Uthappa A common sight on Grand Drive is a mother swan with her to the 1997 National Gardens. Friends will also have the a ‘sense of place,’ The Reference family and friends •Michael Wright cygnets in tow. There are also turtles that can be found Survey of mental opportunity to meet Dr Tim Entwisle, Group is considering where best to •Elizabeth Mossop •Jack Cowin wandering across the roads, making their way to sandy areas health and well being. Executive Director of the Botanic locate a Friends and Foundation office. to lay their eggs. Gardens Trust. It’s free to attend •The Spackman •Michael Ahrens This spring make a however bookings are essential, register The Reference Group will be family •Annabelle Bennett We ask again that all drivers be aware that this is a special connection with your by phoning (02) 9339 6699. This event establishing a communications program •John Plummer •Peter Duncan place not only for people but also our wildlife. The Park Park and rejuvenate follows the successful tour of Centennial to ensure that all Friends are kept fully •John Niland •Alison Hale speed limit is 30km/hr and Police regularly bring radar units in your mind, body Parklands in February by a group of informed and involved in the process. • The Tidbeck family •Sam & Judy Weiss to assist Rangers in making the Park a safer place for both and soul. Royal Botanic Gardens Friends. •Elizabeth Evatt • Malcolm Turnbull, MP people and animals. Mums and bubs are invited •Ilma Woodward to join in the fun at Pram-a-thon 10 Parklands Spring 2005 Parklands Spring 2005 11 Winter Events Wrap-up Spring Calendar Highlights

PARKS WEEK SPORTS CAMPS PLANTING FOR COLOUR AND Ride for Life Art in the Park CONTRAST Celebrating the parks With the warm spring Join Centennial Cancer survivors, Olympic Sketching Class and gardens of Sydney. weather, the Parklands champions, corporate groups, September-October horticulturalists Healthy Parks Healthy school holidays are a Christine Watts and professional cyclists and fun cyclists A full complement of People presents a perfect time to get Eliza Tyson in this took up the Ride for Life cycling 14 children aged between week-long program of kids outdoors to enjoy fascinating two-hour challenge at Centennial Park on 7–12 participated in the activities in Sydney’s urban parks and a new sport or to practice skills in a workshop. Discover the range of plant Saturday,13 August, to help raise Centennial Parklands gardens including exhibitions, displays, favourite activity. Why not try one of species and planting techniques that are money for the Oncology sketching class on 12 July. guided heritage tours, workshops. the great sport camps and clinics on offer used to create colour and contrast in Department of The Prince of It was part of a state-wide for kids in Centennial Parklands. Centennial Parklands, and can also be Ride for Life starting line Wales Hospital. Art in the Park program of Join us our special marquee at the Sydney Details overleaf. used in your own garden. Learn how to activities run at participating Morning Herald Good Food Month The Ride’s feature event–25 gruelling laps of Centennial use flowers and foliage to create parks and gardens under Spring Picnic on Sunday Park–was won by Peter Hatton, who took the lead in the last OzTag Clinic personalised floral arrangements. the Healthy Parks Healthy Enjoying Art in the Park 9 October. minute against a field of over 80 competitors. There were Monday, 26 September 9.00 am – 11.00 am. Adults $38.00, People initiative. many other events on the day, including the Allens Arthur Centennial Parklands will be offering free Inline Skating Clinic Friends $34.20. Includes morning tea. Robinson Corporate Challenge that attracted 150 team riders, The class was conducted by Parklands Senior Ranger Paul programs including the Pram-a-thon on Tuesday, 4 October Meet at Centennial Parklands Café. and the family fun ride. Solomon, an art teacher by training who holds a Masters in Tuesday, 11 October and Grand Kite Bookings essential (02) 9339 6699. Visual Arts Education. Off duty, Ranger Paul specialises in Netball Clinic The Ride took place in the shadow of the tragic cycling Day on Wednesday, 12 October. Both wildlife art and paints mainly in watercolours. He has Wednesday, 5 October Sunday, 23 October accident in Germany in which Australian cyclist Amy Gillett activities include complimentary morning painted overseas and is an exhibited artist. Paul says “I love died. Cycling Australia showed its support of safe cycling by tea. Details overleaf. Tennis bringing my passion for art into my work environment. Art donating half the proceeds from race entries–plus additional Friday, 7 October is a great way for people, especially children, to express For the full program visit sponsorships gained and the donations made on the day–to their feelings. It is very rewarding.” www.healthyparkshealthypeople.com.au Horse Riding Camps the Amy Gillett-Safe Cycling Foundation, established following Tuesday, 27 September – Friday, 7 the tragedy. The children focussed on the birds of Centennial Parklands Sunday, 9 – Sunday, 16 October October and the landscape of Duck Pond, exploring a range of Cyclist Kate Nicholls, a member sketching techniques using a variety of media including of the team that was so charcoal, pastilles and graphite. The activity was a great cruelly torn apart in Germany, success and another class has been scheduled in this season’s WALK TO CURE DIABETES WILDLIFE PROGRAMS JPMORGAN CHASE made a poignant appearance What’s On (September 26, see page 14 for details). Walk To Cure Diabetes Spring in Centennial CORPORATE with her right arm still in a splint. is the Juvenile Diabetes Parklands heralds an CHALLENGE Accompanied by her Research Foundation’s interesting time for The JPMorgan Chase ex-Olympian father Kevin, she premier fundraising lovers of wildlife. Corporate Challenge flagged off the Masters and Cyclist Kate Nicholls at campaign, raising Whether you enjoy Friendship Games is a 5.6 km team race Corporate fields. the Ride for Life valuable money and watching black swans open to employees of awareness of juvenile (also known as type with their cygnets, building a frog pond, corporations, businesses and financial 1) diabetes. Last year the Walk attracted photographing cockatoos or learning how Soccer institutions. To be eligible, employees 80,000 people nationally and raised an to care for injured wildlife, there is must be actively employed for a minimum Following the outstanding success amazing $2.75 million for diabetes something for all ages at one of the many Gardening of 25 hours per week for the three of the inaugural Friendship Games research. Join in this great family event wildlife programs on offer this season. months preceding the race. Parade in Holland in 2004, Australia was and walk the 5 km circuit through Details overleaf. Grounds. Race commences 6.30 pm. Australia Festival named as a 2005 destination and Centennial Park. Some 12,000 people will One of the competing American Information (02) 9439 6060, Centennial Parklands chosen as the enjoy the walk, entertainment, food stalls Birdwatcher’s Breakfast Thank you to everyone who visited Centennial teams at the Friendship Games 1800 100 039, venue for the Games’ soccer and much more. Registration from Sunday, 18 September Parklands’ booth at the Gardening Australia Festival held [email protected] or tournament. It was held in Queens 8.30 am. Walk commences 10.00 am. Sunday, 6 November from 25-28 August at the Sydney Showground, Sydney jpmorganchasecc.com Olympic Park. Parklands staff were delighted to meet Park and Moore Park West from 12-15 July. Brazilian Fields. Information Australian Wildlife Show so many people and share their love of the Parklands. Competitors from many nations converged on Sydney for the www.jdrf.org.au or (02) 9966 0400. Thursday, 29 September Wednesday, 9 November Staff gave away plenty of plant stock and brochures and Games, which included training camps, skills clinics and joyous Sunday, 16 October Wildlife Information Day Rangers were on hand to run badge-making activities opening and closing ceremonies. Sunday, 30 October and a wildlife hunt for children. The message tree was very popular and we now have a record of people’s The Friendship Games encourages interaction between athletes Frog Mobile treasured memories of the Parklands. from different cultures and promotes healthy and active lifestyles Sunday, 30 October through participation in friendly sporting competition. Wildlife Photography Sunday, 20 November 12 Parklands Spring 2005 Parklands Spring 2005 13 FROG MOBILE HORSE RIDING CAMP 3 Monday 8 Saturday Visit the Frog and Tadpole Study Group’s Centennial Stables. See 27 September PONY RIDES PONY RIDES Frog Mobile. 11.00 am – 3.00 pm. Free. all See 24 September See 24 September Shelter Pavilion. BUSHTUCKER TIME Take a walk with local Aboriginal woman season Sunday and Guriwal guide, Deb Lennis, 2.00 pm 4 Tuesday 9 WILDLIFE INFORMATION DAY DOG PARKS WEEK – 3.30 pm. All ages $18.00, Friends INLINE SKATING Meet wildlife carers and rescuers from Don’t miss your last chance to visit DOG, the exhibition on display at the Learn new skating skills and play See highlights WIRES Eastern branch. 11.00 am – Visitor Centre until October 2005. Open Wednesdays and weekends, $16.20. Meet Shelter Pavilion. Bookings essential (02) 9339 6699. games in this new clinic. 1.30 pm – 3.00 3.00 pm. Free. Shelter Pavilion. 10.00 am – 3.00 pm. pm. All ages over 7 yrs $22.50, Friends SYDNEY MORNING HERALD GOOD $20.25. Meet Centennial Square, Dickens FOOD MONTH SPRING PICNIC Thursday HORSE RIDING 29 Dr, Centennial Park. Bookings essential The 2005 Sydney Morning Herald Good TERRI THE TURTLE For various horse riding lessons, pony leads, park rides and school holiday (02) 9339 6699. Food Month Spring Picnic will showcase pony camps, please contact one of the following riding schools at the Join Rangers to look for Terri the Turtle in the wares of over 50 NSW producers. all her favourite hiding spots. 10.00 am – november Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre: Budapest Riding School 0419 231 931; Free admission. 11.00 am – 4.00 pm 11.00 am. Children (2-5 yrs) $9.50, Friends HOLIDAY TENNIS CAMP Centennial Stables (02) 9360 5650; Eastside Riding School (02) 9360 7521; Daily until 7 October. 9.00 am – 3.00 pm Brazilian Fields. Information $8.55, adults free. Meet Shelter Pavilion. www.smh.com.au or (02) 9282 3606. 1 Sunday Moore Park Stables (02) 9360 8747; Papillon Riding Stables 0407 224 938. Bookings essential (02) 9339 6699. (supervision from 8.30 am – 4.00 pm). $35.00 per day, $110.00 for 4 days. Meet MY LITTLE PONIES See 9 September HORSE RIDING CAMP Parklands Sports Centre, cnr Lang Rd PONY RIDES and Anzac Pde, Moore Park. Bookings See 24 September Centennial Stables. See 27 September Sunday essential (02) 9662 7033. 6 AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFE SHOW 11 Tuesday BIRDWATCHER'S BREAKFAST september PRAM-A-THON See 18 September Get really close to live Australian animals HORSE RIDING CAMP ART IN THE PARK – during this amazing wildlife show. 11.30 The team of fitness and health Centennial Stables, Moore Park Stables Wednesday 9 Friday Pondering Lily Pond am – 12.30 pm. All ages $14.50, Friends professionals from PRAMfit will guide 9 & Papillon Riding Stables. JPMORGAN CHASE CORPORATE MY LITTLE PONIES Bring your page alive. Materials included. $13.05. Children 5 years and under must parents through a range of fun, outdoor A special children’s tour See 27 September CHALLENGE 10.00 am – 12.00 pm. Children (7-12 yrs) be accompanied by an adult. Meet Visitor exercises and activities. Complimentary of the Equestrian Centre. morning tea. 10.00 am – 11.30 am. See highlights $20.00, Friends $18.00. Meet Shelter Centre, cnr Oxford St and Lang Rd. 5 Wednesday 10.00 am – 11.00 am. Pavilion. Bookings essential (02) 9339 Free. Meet Centennial Parklands Café. Bookings essential (02) 9339 6699. NETBALL CLINIC Thursday Children (2-5 yrs) $11.50, 6699. Bookings essential (02) 9339 6699. 10 Friends $10.35. Meet Learn netball skills in this MY LITTLE PONIES 30 Friday fun netball clinic. 9.00 am Equestrian Centre Gates.Bookings Tuesday Wednesday See 9 September 27 HORSE RIDING CAMP – 12.00 pm. Children (6-12 12 essential (02) 9339 6699. CENTENNIAL ARK GRAND KITE DAY Centennial Stables. See 27 September yrs) $18.50, Friends $16.65. Join Rangers for an animal treasure hunt Grandparents and grandchildren are 11 Friday Meet Parklands Sports and create an ark.10.00 am – 11.00 am. MODEL GLIDERS invited to this kite-flying workshop. SPOTLIGHT PROWL 11 Sunday Centre, netball courts, cnr Children (2-5 yrs) $9.50, Friends $8.55. Enter the world of aviation and build your Includes complimentary morning tea. 8.00 pm – 9.00 pm. See 16 September BLACKMORES SYDNEY MARATHON Lang Rd and Anzac Pde, Moore Park. Run over the same Meet Shelter Pavilion. Bookings essential own model glider. All materials included. 10.00 am – 12 noon. Free. Meet Bookings essential (02) 9339 6699. Friday (02) 9339 6699. 10.00 am – 11.30 am. Children (6-12 yrs) Administration Building, behind the Café. 18 spectacular course as MY LITTLE PONIES $13.50, Friends $12.15. Meet Bookings essential (02) 9339 6699. last year. All roads and See 9 September vehicle gates in Centennial MODEL YACHT WORKSHOP Administration Building, behind the Café. HORSE RIDING CAMP Craft a simple model Bookings essential (02) 9339 6699. Centennial Stables. See 27 September Sunday Park will be closed from 16 20 Sunday 7.00 am – 10.30 am. yacht in this unique WALK TO CURE DIABETES KRAZY KITES HOLIDAY TENNIS CAMP WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY Information (02) 9310 8120 or workshop. All materials See highlights Come along to this kite See 4 October Learn to photograph your favourite www.sydneyrunningfestival.org included. 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm. Children (6-12 yrs) flying workshop and make 21 Friday flowers, birds, vistas or landscapes. $18.50, Friends $16.65. your own kite. All materials SPOTLIGHT PROWL MY LITTLE PONIES Bring camera (SLR preferred) and 2 rolls Tuesday 15 Meet Kippax Lake, Moore Park. Bookings included. 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm. 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm. See 16 September See 9 September of 24-exposure film. 7.30 am – 9.30 am. MY LITTLE PONIES essential (02) 9339 6699. Children (7-12 yrs) $13.50, Adults $43.50, Friends $39.15. Meet See 9 September Friends $12.15. Meet 6 Thursday 23 Sunday Administration Building, behind the Café. HORSE RIDING CAMP Administration Building, behind the café. CENTENNIAL ARK PLANTING FOR COLOUR Finishes at Shelter Pavilion. Bookings 16 Friday Centennial Stables. From $135.00. Bookings essential (02) 9339 6699. See 27 September AND CONTRAST essential (02) 9339 6699. SPOTLIGHT PROWL Information (02) 9360 5650, See highlights A chance to see the wild nightlife of www.centennialstables.com.au or SPOTLIGHT PROWL HOLIDAY TENNIS CAMP 27 Sunday 6.15 pm – 7.15 pm. See 16 September Centennial Park. 6.15 pm – 7.15 pm. All [email protected] See 4 October 30 Sunday CAR FREE DAY ages $10.00, Friends $9.00. Meet BUSBY’S BORE WALK Walk, cycle or catch public transport and HORSE RIDING CAMP enjoy the last Sunday of spring in the Robertson Rd Gates. Bookings essential HORSE RIDING CAMP Walk the above-ground route of Busby’s Centennial Stables and Moore Park (02) 9339 6699. Moore Park Stables. 10.00 am – 3.00 pm. Bore. See an exclusive viewing of the peaceful surroundings of Centennial Stables. See 27 September Children (5 yrs and over) $200.00, shaft into Busby’s Bore. 10.00 am – Park. Accessible entry via Jervois Ave Sunday Friends $180.00. Information october 12 noon. Adults $13.50, Friends $12.15. Gates. 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. 18 Friday BIRDWATCHER'S BREAKFAST www.mooreparkstables.com.au or 7 Meet Robertson Rd Gates. Bookings TERRI THE TURTLE essential (02) 9339 6699. Spot some of the Parklands’ birds. (02) 9360 8747. 1 Saturday See 29 September Includes breakfast. 7.30 am – 9.30 am. PONY RIDES HORSE RIDING CAMP Adults $19.00, Friends $17.10. Meet See 24 September Papillon Riding Stables. Three-day camp. HORSE RIDING CAMP Randwick Gates, Darley Rd. Bookings Centennial Stables. See 29 September essential (02) 9339 6699. 9.00 am – 3.00 pm. Children (5 yrs and 2 Sunday WHAT’S ON IN over) $290.00, Friends $261.00. HOLIDAY TENNIS CAMP Information 0407 070 525. PONY RIDES 20 Thursday See 24 September See 4 October MY LITTLE PONIES SPOTLIGHT PROWL See 9 September 6.15 pm - 7.15 pm. See 16 September PARKLIFE 7 SPOTLIGHT PROWL 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm. See 16 September Features the best of Wednesday 26 Monday 28 electronic dance music, OZTAG CLINIC JUNIOR RANGERS Conduct a habitat survey, check for food stalls, rides, markets Learn the skills to play OzTag in this and games. Over 18s three-hour clinic. 9.00 am – 12.00 pm. wildlife and help Rangers to improve the habitat. 10.00 am – 12.00 pm. Children only. 12 noon – 10.00 pm. Children (6-12 yrs) $18.50, Friends Kippax Lake, Moore Park. spring $16.65. Meet Reservoir Fields, (6-12 yrs) $13.00, Friends $11.70. Meet Visit 2005 Shelter Pavilion. Bookings essential Information (02) 9699 2454 or www.cp.nsw.gov.au Centennial Park. Bookings essential www.fuzzy.com.au (02) 9339 6699. (02) 9339 6699. for more information on individual activities. Parklands Spring 2005 15 14 Parklands Spring 2005 Centennial Parklands User’s Guide

QUICK GUIDE Dog Walking Under NSW law, dogs must be held on a leash First Aid and Emergency in all public areas, unless otherwise designated, 24 hour Ranger service, 7 days. and no more than four dogs can be walked by 0412 718 611 one person. Dogs with responsible owners are welcome in Centennial Parklands and can be Administration exercised off-leash in certain areas. To find out 8.30 am-5 pm Monday–Friday. Located behind more about areas in Centennial Parklands where Centennial Parklands Café. (02) 9339 6699 off-leash dog walking is permitted, please refer Fax: (02) 9332 2148 email: [email protected] Moore Park Golf Course to our dog brochure. For copies please phone How to Get Here Public 18-hole golf course, available to (02) 9339 6699 or visit www.cp.nsw.gov.au BY BUS: Easily accessible by bus. Route 339 members and non-members, in the heart of Jogging & Walking from city stations and 355 from Bondi Junction the Eastern Suburbs. Includes Golf Pro Shop A 3.6 kilometre jogging track is located around run regular services to Moore Park. Route 378 and one Australia’s largest driving ranges. Grand Drive. Self-guided walking trails are from Central and 380 from run (02) 9663 3791 located at Lachlan Swamp and Duck Pond. services to Centennial Park. Phone 131 500 BOOK A SPACE FOR PLAYING Guided walks held regularly each season. Guided for timetable details. walks bookings: (02) 9339 6699 BY CAR: Main gates to Centennial Park open OR ENTERTAINING sunrise to sunset. Car Free Days are held on the Horse Riding last Sunday in every season: February, May, Playing Fields Centennial Park is one of the few remaining August and November. A 30 km speed limit Playing fields in Centennial, Moore and Queens parks in the world offering inner-city horse riding, applies on all roads in Centennial Park. Parks are available for team sports, including with a 3.6 kilometre circular horse track and cricket, soccer, hockey, rugby and touch-football. some two hectares of fenced equestrian Friends of Centennial Parklands Also available is ES Marks Athletics Field featuring grounds. Horse hire: More than a group of park lovers, the Friends are an international standard 400 metre running •Moore Park Stables: •Centennial Stables: an important association of like-minded people track, shot put, discus, javelin, long, high and (02) 9360 8747 (02) 9360 5650 committed to preserving the Parklands’ history, triple jump facilities. Bookings: (02) 9339 6699 •Eastside Riding Academy: •Papillon Riding Stables: environment and culture. (02) 9339 6699 (02) 9360 7521 (02) 8356 9866 Centennial Square •Budapest Riding School: Community Consultative Committee Surrounded by trees and designed for marquees, 0419 231 391 Meets approximately every six weeks. Committee this site caters for 50 to 1200 people. Located members can be contacted via Centennial next to one of Centennial Park’s historic ponds. For stabling and other enquiries, please phone Parklands administration. (02) 9339 6699 Perfect for weddings, launches, events. Bookings: the Centre Manager: (02) 9332 2809 email: [email protected] web: (02) 9339 6699 www.cp.nsw.gov.au Picnics & BBQs Centennial Parklands Restaurant The Parklands offer unlimited picnic spots, with Park Information Available for weddings and function hire. views of ponds, fields and gardens. There are Information, maps and brochures are available Bookings: (02) 9282 0500 also five free BBQ locations in Centennial Park from the Administration Building (behind the and one in Queens Park. Access to picnic areas café) or the Superintendent’s Residence, Events and BBQs operates on a first-in basis. Bookings Wednesdays and weekends 10 am–3 pm. Submissions from the public are welcome for required for groups of 50 or over. Bookings: activities and events that support the Parklands’ (02) 9339 6699 FACILITIES AND AMENITIES cultural policy. Enquiries: (02) 9339 6699 Education and Public Programs Centennial Parklands Restaurant Filming & Photography School excursions, holiday activities, guided tours Modern Australian à la carte restaurant offering a Centennial Parklands offers a versatile range of and workshops, children’s birthday parties. full wine list. Open daily for breakfast and lunch. locations for commercial filming and photography Enquiries: (02) 9339 6699 Also available for weddings and function hire. at competitive rates. Enquiries: (02) 9339 6699 Open 7 days, 8.30 am–2.30 pm. Moore Park Precinct (02) 9360 3355 THINGS TO DO The Moore Park Precinct offers a variety Centennial Parklands Café of sport and leisure Specialising in light meals and snacks, the Café Cycling & Roller Blading A four kilometre cycling and roller blading track experiences. Venues offers open-air eating in its award-winning in the Precinct include Fox Studios, Hordern follows the perimeter of Grand Drive. A forecourt. Open 7 days, 8 am–4pm (Monday to Pavilion, Royal Hall of Industries, Sydney Cricket Learner’s Cycleway for children is also available Friday) and 8 am–4.30 pm (weekends). Ground and Aussie Stadium. For more (cycling only). Cyclists are not permitted to ride (02) 9380 6922 information on events and activities visit in groups of more than 16. Hire available from: Centennial Parklands Kiosk www.mooreparkprecinct.com.au Located next to Duck Pond, the Kiosk serves • Centennial Parklands Cycle Hire, sandwiches, light meals, coffee, cold drinks and in Centennial Park (bikes only): 0409 855 592 ice cream. Open weekends and public holidays, • Centennial Park Cycles, 8 am–sunset. Randwick (bikes & blades): (02) 9398 5027 Centennial Parklands Children’s Centre •Woolys Wheels, Day care centre for babies to pre-schoolers. Paddington (bikes only): (02) 9380 6356 (02) 9663 1200 •Total Skate, Locked Bag 15 Centennial Parklands Sports Centre Woollahra (blades only): (02) 9380 6356 PADDINGTON NSW 2021 Tennis, basketball and netball courts available for Tel: (02) 9339 6699 Fax: (02) 9332 2148 www.cp.nsw.gov.au casual or regular use. (02) 9662 7033 email: [email protected]