picnic
bookings
Picnic site descriptions
We are delighted to offer 11 bookable picnic sites in some of the most popular and picturesque locations in Centennial Park.
The following information will help you choose the best picnic site for your requirements and budget.
Picnic site
Description
1
Paddington Gates
In the northern area of Centennial Park, close to Paddington Gates, Oxford Street and Paddington Playground, this site is easily accessible by public transport. It is great
for small picnics and children’s parties.
2
Fearnley Grounds
This site offers open green space surrounded by beautiful pines, wattles and Moreton Bay Figs. It’s close to Learners Cycleway children’s playground and Kensington
Ponds, making it ideal for family functions.
3
Frog Hollow
Just a short walk to the formal gardens, Frog Hollow features a wooden footbridge and beautiful annual flower beds. The site is positioned between Dickens Drive and
Parkes Drive, which provides convenient parking close by.
4
Willow Pond
Willow Pond is a beautiful and peaceful area tucked away in the centre of the Park. It overlooks an expansive pond which is home to more than 15 species of waterbirds
and there’s plenty of shade provided by magnificent fig trees.
5
Paperbark Grove
This picnic site is set amongst a splendid vista of Paperbark trees stretching for 250 metres. It’s a short walk to Paddington Gates, the kiosk, cafe and amenities at
Centennial Parklands Dining.
6
Lachlan Reserve
A large open space with plenty of shade provided by an enchanted forest of Paperbarks and She-Oaks. Lachlan Reserve is situated within walking distance to iconic Lily
Pond and Duck Pond, and opposite the Rose and Column Gardens.
7
Jervois
A grassy area in a quiet area of the Park, with plenty of shade from a variety of beautiful mature trees. It’s conveniently located adjacent to Jervois Avenue Gates and close
to the kiosk, cafe and amenities at Centennial Parklands Dining.
8
Ash Paddock
Conveniently located close to Randwick Gates, Ash Paddock is a large green open space bordered by established Pine trees. It is close to Kensington Ponds, Learners
Cycleway and the playground.
9
One More Shot Pond This popular area on the eastern side of Centennial Park makes a beautiful picnic area. Atmospheric Weeping Willow trees surround the pond edge.
10
Musgrave
This picnic site is tucked away at the very eastern end of Musgrave Avenue, providing ample privacy for that special occasion and only a short walk to Queens Park.
Picnic Shelter
Description
11
This picnic site is within the popular Learners Cycleway. The new Fearnley Ground’s’ Cafe and Cycle Hire are in close proximity. This is the only sheltered site available
in Centennial Park.
Fearnley Grounds
Shelter
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picnic
bookings
Picnic site locations
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Musgrave Ave
8
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4
9
Duck
Pond
Dr
2
Willow Pond
RANDWICK
Govett St
Gates
Randwick
Gates
Clo
ve
lly
Rd
Musgrave
Ave Gates
(Pedestrian
and cycle
access only)
Market
St
M
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Lily
Pond
A
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Av
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Rd
Dr
Parkes
Dickens D
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Model
Yacht
Pond
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Busbys
Pond
York R
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Ro
be
rts
on
Rd
CENTENNIAL PARK
Legend
1
Paddington
Gates
5
Paperbark
Grove
9
One More
Shot Pond
BBQ
2
Fearnley
Grounds
6
Lachlan
Reserve
10
Musgrave
Cafe
3
Frog Hollow
7
Jervois
A
Fearnley Grounds
Shelter
Playground
4
Willow Pond
8
Ash Paddock
Toilets
Accessible
parking
Accessible
toilets
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picnic
bookings 2016-17
Picnic Site Comparison Table
TIER 1 SITES
Max.
no. of
people
No. of
reserved
picnic
tables
Approx.
distance to
amenities
Paddington
Gates
30
1
20m
Fearnley
Grounds
30
Picnic site
1
2
Dog
zone
Nearby features
Off-leash^ ++ Children’s Playground
Public School Corporate
You can bring
site hire site hire site hire Bond# these for free
$95
$95
$370
$100
$95
$95
$370
$100
++ Shared BBQs
1
100m
On-leash^ ++ Children’s Playground
++ An additional two tables
and 30 chairs
++ Learners Cycleway
++ Shared BBQs
3
Frog Hollow
50
1
50m
On-leash
++ Centennial Parklands Dining
(including Café and Kiosk)
$150
$95
$530
$100
++ Your own
BBQ^
4
Willow Pond
50
1
150m
On-leash
++ Self-guided walking path
$150
$95
$530
$100
++ Up to two
tables
5
Paperbark
Grove
100
2
100m
Off-leash
++ Centennial Parklands Dining
(including Café and Kiosk)
$260
$100
$790
$150
++ Up to 30 chairs
++ Shared BBQs
6
Lachlan
Reserve
100
2
20m
On-leash
++ Mobile Food Van (weekends
and public holidays only)
$260
$100&
$790
$150
++ Self-guided walking path
7
You can bring up to two
of these for $130 (free
of charge for corporate
bookings)
Jervois
100
2
150m
Off-leash
++ Centennial Parklands Dining
(including Café and Kiosk)
100
(24
seating)
4
150m
On-leash^ ++ Children’s Playground
++ One 3m x 3m
pop up shade
structure+
++ Children’s entertainer
(e.g. a face painter or a
clown)
++ A caterer serving food
++ A live acoustic ensemble
of up to four people
++ One additional 3m x 3m
pop up shade structure+
++ A commercial
photographer
++ A children’s soccer party*
$260
$100
$790
$150
$475
$100&
$1,900
$150
TIER 1 SHELTER
11 Fearnley
Grounds
Shelter
Please see next page for symbol references.
++ Learners Cycleway
++ Shared BBQs
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Picnic
Bookings 2015-16
Picnic Site Comparison Table
TIER 2 SITES
Picnic site
8
Ash
Paddock
No. of
Approx.
Max. reserved distance
no. of
picnic
to
people tables
amenities
200
2
200m
Dog
zone
Public
Nearby features site hire
Off-leash ++ Kensington
Ponds
$370
School
site hire
200
Corporate
You can bring
#
site hire Bond these for free
$1,375
$200
++ An additional two
tables and 30 chairs
++ Children’s
Playground
++ Your own
BBQ^
++ Shared BBQs
10
One More
Shot Pond
Musgrave
200
300
2
2
20m
100m
Off-leash ++ Shared BBQs
Off-leash
$370
$475
200
300
$1,375
$1,900
$250
$300
You can bring any of
these for $260 (x2
free of charge for
corporate bookings)
++ Ice cream, food or
coffee van
++ Learners
Cycleway
9
You can bring any
of these for $130 (x2
free of charge for
corporate bookings)
++ Up to two
tables
++ Up to 30
chairs
++ A 3m x
3m pop
up shade
structure+
++ Children’s entertainer
++ A caterer serving
food
++ A live acoustic
ensemble of up to
four people
++ One additional 3m
x 3m pop up shade
structure+
++ A commercial
photographer
++ A children’s soccer
party*
++ Animal farm, food
van, petting zoo or
reptile handler
++ Side show game,
fairy floss machine or
snow dome machine
++ One additional popup shade structure
(max. size 3m x 6m)
or an additional two
3m x 3m pop-up
shade structures+
++ Caterer with heating
or on-site cooking,
including the use of
a BBQ
++ Small, low noise
portable generator
#To ensure the quality of Centennial Parklands picnic sites is maintained a bond is applicable to all bookings. If your site is left in good condition, i.e. clean and tidy and with no damage sustained, this bond will be refunded to
you within four weeks of your booking. Parklands Rangers will conduct a condition report after your picnic. Repair costs for any damage sustained as a direct result of your picnic will be deducted from your bond, as will costs
associated with waste disposal.
&
Schools are permitted to exceed the site capacity at Lachlan Reserve and Fearnley Grounds Shelter. Above 100 people the school site hire fee becomes $1 per person
^
Subject to Centennial Parklands Regulations. See Picnic Booking Terms and Conditions for details.
+
A pop-up shade structure is defined as an open structure (i.e. with no walls) and must be weighted, not pegged. A maximum of three (3) structures is permitted for Tier 2 sites.
*
Children’s soccer parties are only permitted at Lachlan Reserve and Musgrave picnic sites and must be contained within the boundary of the picnic site.
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