Western Sydney Parklands

14/06/2026

Race Hub Australia will be hosting the Parklands Running Festival at Western Sydney Parklands this Sunday, bringing a morning of activity to the Lizard Log precinct. Distances range from a 21km course to a 2km Family Dash, with participants using the surrounding park tracks.

Park visitors can expect increased activity in the area during the event, particularly along shared pathways. Whether you’re out for a walk, ride, or run, please be mindful of participants and follow any signage or directions on the day.

📅 Sunday 14 June 2026
⏰ 6 am – 11 am
📍 Lizard Log, Western Sydney Parklands (Abbotsbury)

For more information, visit 👉 https://www.greatersydneyparklands.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/parklands-running-festival

13/06/2026

This week we celebrated International Day of Play!

Protect play, protect childhood!

Here are 5 ways to honour nature play across Greater Sydney Parklands:

1. Make time - protect everyday unstructured play. Let kids be kids, every day.
2. Playful places - choose spaces that invite climbing, balancing, hiding, creating, discovering and imagining.
3. Nature first - let green spaces lead the play. Loose parts, natural textures, and sensory-rich moments do the work.
4. Include teens - play doesn’t stop at childhood. Young people (12-18) need time and space to move, create, connect and unwind.
5. Share stewardship - look after the parks that look after us. Volunteer, pick up litter, and learn from the plants and wildlife around you.

What’s your favourite way to play in the parklands? 🌿

Celebrate play with us this week - find a nearby green space, bring someone along, and get outdoors.

12/06/2026

Winter comes alive in Western Sydney Parklands. 🌿❄️

This season, step outside and experience a packed program of outdoor adventure, family fun, and live entertainment in nature. From trail running to hands-on kids’ activities and interactive theatre, there’s something happening for every kind of explorer and more to discover across the parklands.

Parklands Running Festival 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️
Runner's of all abilities will take on 21km, 10km, 5km, or the 2km Family Dash around Lizard Log trails. A high-energy day of movement, community, and fresh air in the parklands.
🗓️ 14 June 2026

School holidays - Wild Kids: Bush Survivor 🌱🔥
A winter adventure for kids aged 5-12 years. Explore the outdoors through hands-on bush skills including shelter building, simple navigation, and safe fire awareness.
🗓️ 8 & 16 July 2026

School holidays - Park Theatre: Fantastic Fairytales at Lizard Log. 🎭✨
An interactive outdoor theatre experience where children step into a living fairytale and become part of the story as it unfolds around them.
🗓️ 9 July 2026

Find out more 👉 https://www.greatersydneyparklands.nsw.gov.au/whats-on

09/06/2026

Bush School at Western Sydney Parklands. 🌿

A nature play program for kids aged 2.5–5 and their carers, set in the woodlands of Western Sydney Parklands. These sessions are designed for kids to explore, discover and connect with nature at their own pace, while carers stay and play alongside them throughout the experience. Through hands-on outdoor activities, imaginative play and guided discovery, Bush School encourages curiosity, confidence and a deeper connection to the natural world.

What to expect in each session:
✔ Nature-based free play and sensory discovery
✔ Cubby and den building
✔ Bug watching and creature spotting
✔ Mud digging and water play
✔ Rope tying and balancing
✔ Bushcraft and nature storytelling
✔ Take-home ideas for nature play

📅 Thursdays, 14 May – 2 July 2026
🕤 9:30 am – 11:30 am
📍 Lizard Log, Western Sydney Parklands

Book here 👉 https://www.greatersydneyparklands.nsw.gov.au/bush-school-lizard-log-25-5-years

05/06/2026

Today is World Environment Day. 🌿🌏

A reminder of the importance of protecting and preserving the natural spaces around us.

Stretching across Western Sydney, Western Sydney Parklands is home to expansive bushland, walking and cycling trails, wildlife habitats and open spaces that allow the community to reconnect with nature every day.

As you explore the parklands, help us care for this environment by staying on tracks, disposing of rubbish responsibly, respecting wildlife and leaving the space as you found it. Small actions help protect these important landscapes for future generations.

Take some time today to appreciate the natural beauty right here in Western Sydney. 💚

01/06/2026

This National Reconciliation Week, we’re proud to be ‘All In’ for reconciliation.

At Greater Sydney Parklands, we embed reconciliation in our everyday work - partnering with First Nations businesses and communities to create meaningful programs and experiences that honour and nurture their enduring connection to Country as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters and skies.

Together, we’re listening, learning and taking action toward a more inclusive future.

28/05/2026

Adventure, nature and family fun all come together at Western Sydney Parklands. Stretching across some of Sydney’s fastest-growing regions, the park is packed with outdoor experiences, hidden gems and activities for all ages. Here are a few reasons to visit.

🌿 Binyang Matta Short Loop
Take a peaceful walk through nature along the Binyang Matta Short Loop, a scenic trail perfect for enjoying the natural beauty of the parklands. Ideal for families, casual walkers and anyone looking to unwind outdoors.

🚴 Wylde BMX & MTB
Looking for adrenaline? Wylde BMX & MTB is one of Sydney’s premier destinations for riders of all skill levels, featuring world-class BMX tracks, mountain biking trails and facilities designed for action-packed days outdoors.

🥛 The Dairy
A favourite local destination within the parklands, The Dairy offers picnic areas and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for family gatherings, weekend catch-ups and outdoor adventures.

🐄 Calmsley Hill City Farm
Get up close with farm animals and enjoy a hands-on family experience at . From animal feeding to live farm shows, it’s the perfect day out for kids and animal lovers alike.

So, what are you waiting for? Explore the trails, attractions and family-friendly experiences waiting for you at Western Sydney Parklands.

26/05/2026

We’d like to hear what sustainability issues matter most to you!

Complete our short survey by Sunday 14 June for your chance to win one of 2 overnight camping experiences under the stars at Centennial Park.

Greater Sydney Parklands is developing a sustainability strategy to guide how we care for and improve our parks, support nature, and foster community connection and wellbeing.

Your feedback will help shape how we manage our parks, deliver programs and events, and work with partners to support a more sustainable future.

Have your say 👉

We’d like to hear what matters most to you.

14/05/2026

Here's what's been happening at Bush School in Western Sydney Parklands, in the words of our facilitator Jess. 🌿

"Once a week we spend two hours in nature letting it be our teacher. On our walks we've spotted kangaroos, millipedes, and fungi and we've even had a goanna stroll through. A few of the kids have earned the title of mud monsters for the enthusiasm they bring to the mud kitchen and we make things with clay and look closely to find the tiny creatures living in the park."

Book your spot now 👉 https://www.greatersydneyparklands.nsw.gov.au/bush-school-lizard-log-25-5-years

12/05/2026

Today is International Day of Plant Health. 🌿

Held each year on 12 May, it highlights the vital role healthy plants play in supporting biodiversity, food security, and the natural environment.

Across Western Sydney Parklands, every tree, plant, garden bed and open green space contributes to a living ecosystem that supports wildlife and helps the park's nature thrive.

Protecting plant health is a shared responsibility. Small actions like staying on paths, respecting planted areas, disposing of rubbish correctly, and making sure nothing is left behind all help reduce harm to our environment and the life they support.

Take care when you’re in the park, and help protect what’s growing around you. 🌱