About Bicentennial Park
Bicentennial Park is a 40-hectare parkland in Sydney Olympic Park within the City of Parramatta, New South Wales, on the Parramatta River and Homebush Bay. Opened in 1988 to mark Australia's Bicentenary, it features restored wetlands, mangroves, Lake Belvedere, open grasslands and woodlands. The park is notable for its environmental restoration, bird habitats, extensive walking and cycling trails, and picnic and play facilities within the Sydney Olympic Park precinct.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large flat parkland combining open lawns, woodlands, mangroves and constructed wetlands around Lake Belvedere. Sealed and unsealed walking and cycling paths loop through the park with bird hides, boardwalks, picnic shelters and a large adventure playground. The setting is estuarine and tranquil, with views over Homebush Bay and the Parramatta River, interpretive signage about ecology and heritage, and connections to the wider Sydney Olympic Park parklands network.
Key highlights
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Lake Belvedere - central tidal lake with boardwalks and bird hides
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Restored wetlands and mangroves supporting diverse birdlife
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Extensive walking and cycling trails linking to Parramatta River foreshore
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Large picnic areas with barbecues and shelters
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Bicentennial Park Adventure Playground and open grasslands