The future of Moore Park South

Project background

In late 2020 we consulted the community on a proposal to convert part of Moore Park Golf Course to a public park.

We proposed the changes because there is a need for:

• A backyard for inner-city residents

  80,000 people will be living within 2 kilometres of the area by 2040.

• A large and green space for passive recreation

  Centennial and Moore Park Parklands is Australia’s largest community sports precinct, with over 120 facilities for more than over 30 different sports including golf, cricket, athletics, equestrian, tennis, soccer, netball, basketball, rugby league, rugby union and AFL.

  What our area needs now is more open space for passive recreation, such as walking, picnicking or simply relaxing.

• Accessible for everyone

  Once the fences come down, our large and growing community around Moore Park will be able to freely enjoy this beautiful parkland.

• The lungs of the city

  The parkland at Moore Park could have thriving wildlife habitats and increased tree canopy, giving locals living in high density a space to enjoy nature.

We also proposed creating new public paths around the perimeter of the course improving access to other parts of Moore Park and Centennial Park as proposed in the Moore Park master plan.

Moore Park South establishment plan

Greater Sydney Parklands has developed a draft establishment plan for community and stakeholder feedback. The plan outlines the creation of high-quality green space for community recreation alongside a minimum-hole golf course, expanded driving range and an 18-hole short form (mini) golf course.

The NSW Government has committed $50 million to establish the 20ha park and reconfigure the golf course at Moore Park South over the next 3 years. This will begin when the current operating agreement ends in mid-2026.

The plan responds to community feedback on the discussion paper ‘The Future of Moore Park South’, which was on exhibition in early 2024.