inside 1 n(Cf6iney,G$&pil and Parslym@~.,$%me$? summer contents we& d&,& 'best What a Games! fair,tp say Gnpn I 1' 4 Pai@nds pIay@a,pfe in ditk iesoan&rig stlc&s. hkonly did,& mad Moore Park tees off TI- &and 6 L ewntsnmwidrarrts hitch thraugh- the fnx puWudvenue,hothe&owadsof~ Federation feature: 0 whotlntdthe~en~dlemasttyfine 8 A celebration of 3 waher whiih heightened the natural beauty ~f nationhood the 'peaple's pa&'. The well-attended rlernirpheres world musk festival, a highlight on the Olympic Arts Festival Federation's Father , calendar; also ran smoothly- Fesf~val-goen 10 enjoyed a superb-~$$geof.$oul >id international2 kn ova r sunny ~e~tetnbe~w+&id.d.' ~8k ,;, On behalf of the Trust I'rn,pfedgd to &kt tf;h integriGof ,' the Parklands was protected during the staging of the Olympic A grand vision 12 and Paralympic Games. Wtm~ra~+stximmsermted we peedily d*smntldq.and.i$$ &a~rati~n'~f, aTas;: awed by :-, , tIL Cmcr was w&rtaken<s :?%:.. :; cLi:j ,&' . ':-;1, . , $Y,- maw dth,&fd c~<~&&PA is &&.: 3' i' Centenmy- of Fedwahion celebtjop on la&ry -1,2@t1. It k,- Portrait of a Park 14 fitting the p& ml:rhaad be dx ,$&. $f,eommeeksthricicr fgil it was here, on F January 19W,that hefirst government of + Austdia was swom in befofp: a slant nowd of tens of &wands$ .- . of people. The occasion fea& performances of massed bands " , :' . 1 Friends of the Parklands and choirs, prayers for the nation and grand . 16 1 I, To mark the inauguration-~ftlie .Commonwealth:in i'wt and . '' 17 Call for volunteers 18 Summer events Centennial Parklands user's guide Parklands Magazine is published quarterly by the Centennial Park sr Moore Park Tmst Locked Bag 15, Paddington NSW 202 1. Trustees: Annette O'Neill (Chairman), Phillip Black, Jill 1;Federation1, Sir Hemy Pa'&est and.information a&ut capi%k . Hickson, Michael Maot AM, John Walker, Sarah Whyte, ;works and cultwal projects as well as displays md exhibitiirni: Bob Wilson. The Titis work& closely with the NSW Gntenaty of -.8 'I on wen& and .' Editor: Catriona Burgess kchation Committee the wngof kmks 4 fomd to visitors joining with% to cornmemonte this great -;: email: [email protected] in Contributors: Catriona Burgess, Katerina Kroslakova, Diana . m~entAustralia's, and the Parklands', histary. Prichard, Melaine Surplice, Georgia Stynes, Sandra Symons. We hope you enjay the Parklands during the festivities, loves '"' I Design: Global Graphics the Christmas and New Year holidays and thraughut =I. Photography: Ian Lever ." . " Printed on recycled paper 1 ~eter~unun Dimtor, Catmn.af Park and Movrrr Park Tiust Bp "A'-* 2 Parklands /Summer 2000 Ckqw Du Solell Ibtmns topics including: Federation, review the submissions. A Critically-acclaimed historic features; birds; We will provide future performing arts company history; ponds; trees, formal updates on the Cirque du Solei] is returning gardens; fauna; and Parklands outcomes of the to Centennial Parklands. regulations. consultations in Eighteen months after To assist our non- Parklands. astounding Sydney with English speaking users, Saltinbanco, Cirque du Soleil a general fact sheet and 1 will present Alegri'a under the map has been printed in big top at Moore Park 15 different languages starting 1 June. including French, German, A Spanish word expressing Spanish, Italian, Japanese, elation, joy and jubilation, Arabic, Vietnamese and Greek. Alegria whisks the audience Plus we have updated our away to a royal court with an web site, providing 24 hour eclectic array of characters, access to information on park clowns and artists. features, facilities and events Already viewed by five by simply logging onto million people across four www.cp.nsw.gov.au. continents, AIegria features an Publications are available international cast of 56 from the Trust office, or performers and musicians phone (02) 9339 6699. from 13 countries. The two- and-a-half hour spectacular has been acclaimed --We would like to thank worldwide for its daring aerial everyone who participated in manoeuvres, outstanding our recent community Amivals and departures at Kickoff~~at synchronised choreography consultations on the the Equettrlsr Cenlra Moam Piwk! and tumbling. Centennial Parklands Dog Peter Taylor is sadly departing With the restoration of We are pleased to Policy and proposals for a the Centennial Parklands Moore Park following the announce that special group new pedestrian entrance at Equestrian Centre after three Eastern Distributor discounts will be available on Moore Park North. years as Stable Manager. completed, we will welcome selected mid-week dates for The Dog Policy Review Peter joined the Centre in the community back on Friends of Centennial Parklands - attracted considerable 1997, following extensive Sunday 3 December 2000 see page 16 for details. For interest. We received more experience in the equestrian with a fun-filled day of regular tickets contact than 300 responses from a industry including a role as celebrations. Xcketek on (02) 9266 4886. wide cross section of the road manager and ass~stant Called "Summer Kicks off at community, including park coach for the Canadian Team Moore Park", the event New lmfomwtlan users, local residents, and at the World Equestrian includes a coaching clinic with Centennial Parklands has government and community Games. the Sydney Swans and released a new range of organisations. Peter has been instrumental appearances by St George brochures, making it easier To assess the response, a in the transition of the old lllawana Rugby League Stars. for people to plan their visit Dog Policy Assessment showground stables into the Other highlights include kite to Sydney's premier parklands Committee was set up, world class facility it is today. making workshops and and get information on their including representatives from His infectious optimism, displays, hoola hoop classes, unique features. a local Dog Training Club, personable nature and face painting, historical The new publications Waverley Council and the irreverent spirit will be walking tours, a great Aussie include a handy map guide, Centennial Parklands missed by all. Sausage Sizzle and much more. with an easy-to-read map and Community Consultative In the spirit of Christmas, There will also be a range of useful information on the Committee. Recommendations Equestrian Centre recently free entertainment, including wide range of recreational will be considered by the Trust welcomed its first foal since its street theatre, comedians and pursuits in the Parklands. before the end of the year. refurbishment. The foal, musicians catering for kids and We have also reformatted The Moore Park entrance Nelson, was a surprise arrival adults alike. our calendar of events, plans attracted 6 1 after his 18-year-old mother Summer Kicks Off at Moore providing a comprehensive submissions, which will be Jilly came to the Centre to be Park will start at 10.30am guide to seasonal activities reviewed by an independent treated by the resident vet. and finish at 4.00pm. and events. advisory group. An Their stay at the Centre will Log onto www.cp.nsw.gov.au Fact sheets have been independent advisory group be brief, with the pair heading for a full program or call produced on nine different has been established to for an open paddock soon. (02) 9339 6699. Parkland, /Summer 2000 3 LOlympics What a Games! During September and October Centennial Parklands pulsated with the collective energy of the world's top athletes who raced through the Parklands competing in Olympic and Paralympic road b cycling and marathon events. Diana Prichard reports. he 'best ever' Games are well and truly over but It was appropriate that a place long-associatedwith memories and trappings remain. In Centennial Park sporting activities should be chosen as a venue for the Sydney Tvisitors can literally 'follow in the footsteps' of the 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The following images marathon runners as the long blue line which marks the race capture the excitement and activity in the Parklands during route still winds its way along Grand Drive. these momentous events. Athletes training hard...for the world's press! Leading sports America's Maurice Greene (left) prepares to race good friend Ato management team HSI, invited the press to photograph some of their Boldon from Trinidad & Tobago (centre) and Jon Drumrnond (right) at athletes, including American sprinter Maurice Greene and Trinidad & the HSI training session. In the Sydney 2000 Olympic 100 metre final Tobago's Ato Boldon, at a training session held at ES Marks Athletics Greene won the gold while Boldon took out the silver. After the sprint Field on Tuesday 19 September. After the Games HSI added Cathy Greene hurled his gold-soled shoe, said to be now worth $100,000, Freeman to their elie stable of athletes. into the crowd! Imagine that landing in your lap! r?, I,. ,-- Members of the media interview Sports Attorney Emanuel Hudson Paralyrnpians and a member of the US Track Team provide a photo from HSI sports management at the athletes training session at ES opportunity for the world press at the HSI training session at ES Marks Athletics Field. The photo opportunity was sponsored by the Marks. Paralympians and Olympians trained side-by-side at ES 2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane, and brought national and Marks in the lead up to their events. More than 40 athletes, including international attention to Centennial Parklands. sporting legends Carl Lewis and Australia's Louise Sauvage, took advantage of the facility. 4 Parklands /Summer zooo Spectators in Centennial Parklands broke into wild applause when The striking 'True Blue' horticultural display, in full herduring the the Women's Olympic Marathon runners appeared, racing thrwgh Games, was inspired by a true Aussie icon, the beach! Thousands of the Park en route to Hamebush.