The Parks for People program delivers high-quality, sustainable open space in growing communities, supporting new housing with vibrant, well-connected public places.
We are working with councils and communities to create inclusive parks that showcase best-practice design and improve liveability for generations to come.
New parks for Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precincts
The NSW and Commonwealth governments are investing in new, high-quality public open spaces for growing communities in areas close to key Metro and rail stations.
The NSW Government has committed $300 million towards high-quality parks, playgrounds, and innovative urban squares in these precincts. This is to ensure that as we build more homes, we prioritise liveability and community wellbeing.
Designs for Kellyville Centre Park showcase an active, youth-focused, linear open space alongside Kellyville Metro Station. View the designs for Kellyville Centre Park and provide your feedback.
Parks for People coming soon
Designs for the new Kellyville Centre Park released in February 2026.
A 7.6 ha park in Leppington is currently being built.
A new park in Appin is currently being built.
Stay up to date as we reimagine a new park for the Illawarra.
Stay up to date as we reimagine a new park for Bella Vista.
Parks for People now open
The upgraded park opened in October 2024.
The upgraded Nandi Reserve opened to the public in July 2024.
The upgraded Carrawood Park opened in May 2023.
This popular park reopened to the public in February 2023.
The new park in Beaumont Hills opened in February 2024.
Our park design process
Phase 1 – Gathering ideas
We engage with local communities to gather innovative ideas for enhancing local parks. We capture residents’ visions and aspirations for these public open spaces through community consultation that can include workshops, discussions and surveys.
This provides valuable insights that informs the vision for these public open spaces.
Phase 2 – Draft concept plans
After hearing our communities' big ideas and doing technical research, we share exciting new park concept designs for further community feedback.
Phase 3 – Final concepts
After seeking feedback on the draft designs, we present the final designs for each project. Following this, construction can commence.
Timelines for each of park varies, with updates provided on each project page.
The first set of Parks for People delivered are located across Greater Sydney, at Appin, Beaumont Hills and Leppington. Park improvements have been delivered at Carrawood Park, George Kendall Riverside Park, Nandi Reserve and Tench Reserve.
Resources
- Appin, Wollondilly (PDF, 2.2 MB)
- Beaumont Hills, The Hills Shire (PDF, 1.8 MB)
- Belrose and Frenchs Forest, Northern Beaches (PDF, 3.2 MB)
- Caddies Creek, Beaumont Hills (PDF, 1.7 MB)
- Carrawood Park, Carramar (PDF, 5.1 MB)
- George Kendall Riverside Park, Ermington (PDF, 2.6 MB)
- Leppington, Liverpool (PDF, 2.8 MB)
- Tench Reserve, Penrith (PDF, 3.1 MB)
- Appin, Wollondilly (PDF, 1.3 MB)
- Beaumont Hills, The Hills Shire (PDF, 1.1 MB)
- Belrose and Frenchs Forest, Northern Beaches (PDF, 1.5 MB)
- Caddies Creek Sports Complex, Beaumont Hills (PDF, 1 MB)
- Carrawood Park, Carramar (PDF, 2.9 MB)
- George Kendall Riverside Park, Ermington (PDF, 3.4 MB)
- Leppington, Liverpool (PDF, 2.5 MB)
- Tench Reserve, Penrith (PDF, 1.8 MB)
More information
For more information about Parks for People, email [email protected]