Rozelle Parklands is a multi-purpose open space in the heart of Sydney, designed for everyone regardless of age and ability. With almost 10 hectares of green space, the Parklands are one of the largest open recreation and multi-purpose sporting areas in the inner city, with approximately 14 kilometres of bike riding and walking paths, as well as many other facilities for everyone to enjoy.

The walking and bike riding paths offer easy connections to Victoria Road, Annandale, Anzac Bridge, the suburbs of Drummoyne, Russell Lea, and Chiswick, connecting people to The Bays Precinct and the CBD.

Other facilities on offer include picnic and barbeque areas, two sports fields, large grassy areas, pitches, bush trails, fitness areas, playgrounds and an amenities building.

Visit the Rozelle Parklands portal to view a flythrough video of all the interactive green spaces where you can explore, play and relax. 

Features

Come explore and enjoy all the parklands has to offer, there is something for everyone: 

  • catch up with family and friends at one of the many outdoor meeting places such as a Corroboree circle and Yarning circle 
  • discovery bush trail for young and older explorers 
  • nature play and children’s play area
  • barbeque facilities for friends and family 
  • exercise outside using the fitness stations or the bush trails 
  • two sporting fields 
  • with over 3,000 trees planted and the gardens there are plenty of areas for those seeking to relax and enjoy nature

Getting to the Parklands/maps

Supervision

Active adult supervision is required while using the Parklands as there may be defects, depressions, obstacles, objects, protrusions, and other hazards that may present safety risks.

Opening hours

Rozelle Parklands is open 24 hours for recreational public use.

Toilets

Accessible toilets are open from dawn until dusk and are located, as shown on the Rozelle Parklands map , near the:

  • children’s play area 
  • sports and recreational fields

Drinking fountains

Located throughout the Parklands:

  • Corroboree and Yarning circle
  • Barbeque area
  • Gordon St entry

Walking and cycling

The Rozelle Parklands connects the Bay Run, The Bays Precinct, and the Green Way in the west to Anzac Bridge and the CBD in the east. Victoria Road also provides walking and bike riding connections to the surrounding suburbs of Drummoyne and Russell Lea and Chiswick as well as The Bays Precinct and the CBD. 

There are approximately 14 kilometres of new and improved cycling and walking paths delivered as part of the Rozelle Interchange and Parklands project, providing easy connections to surrounding active transport routes and public transport.

The key pathway links are to the Anzac Bridge, Victoria Road, Rozelle Bay Light Rail Stop, Annandale, Glebe and future The Bays Metro Station and precinct.
New cycling connections will also be in Rozelle to link with existing active transport paths in Drummoyne, Haberfield and Five Dock.

Bike racks

Bike racks are located for your convenience throughout the Parklands as shown on the Rozelle Parklands map.

Dogs in the Parklands

Dogs must be on leads throughout the Parklands. Rozelle Parklands has designated an open space of almost 10 hectares, there is no dedicated off-leash area. There is a dedicated off-leash area nearby at Easton Park. A list of local parks with off-leash areas is available on the Inner West Council website.

Venue and sporting fields bookings on a casual and permanent basis

For information on sporting ground hire, please contact Inner West Council.

Activities not permitted in the Parklands

  • smoking or vaping
  • alcohol
  • swimming in the dam or entering pits or pipes
  • dogs off leash

Contact

Questions about the Parklands can be sent to the team at RozelleParklands@transport.nsw.gov.au