Parks, pools and gardens
Swimming and leisure
There are 5 major aquatic centres in the local area where the City provides 5,300 swimming lessons each week.
An access card allows pensioners and people on low incomes to visit the City's swimming pools for a reduced entry fee.
Parks and ovals
The City manages more than 400 parks and open spaces as well as 93 playgrounds.
The City is responsible for collecting leaves and litter in these parks. It's a big job for the City. Clearing away the last remains of autumn in Hyde Park alone required 40 wheelie bins and 5 hours' work.
Fallen leaves are collected year-round as they can become slippery if left on pathways. They are also collected from fountains and water features.
Sports facilities
The City provides sporting grounds open to the public, including tennis courts, ovals and fields. Coaching programs are also offered. The South Sydney Rabbitohs train at Redfern Oval.
Trees
The City is about to embark on a tree planting program to increase the tree canopy by 50 per cent by 2030, as a part of the Sustainable Sydney target.
Trees provide physical and psychological health benefits, enhance City precincts and make a positive contribution to the lives of residents, workers and visitors.
Last updated: Friday, 24 May 2013
